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Sociology of Sport and Exercise – (M.Sc.)
University of Chester
Chester Centre for Research Into Sport and Society
| Location: | Chester / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Chester
This programme aims to provide students with a thorough sociological understanding of sport and exercise and related professions, ranging from PE teaching and sport policy and development through to sports journalism. Students are introduced to key sociological theories and research methods before then examining the development of modern sport, contemporary issues in sport and a variety of issues in our optional modules.
This well established programme is taught by a team of internationally renowned scholars who, between them, comprise the Chester Centre for Research into Sport and Society (CCRSS) housed within the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences. Students will be taught by some of the world´s leading teachers and researchers in the sociology of sport and exercise.
Contents
Programme Structure
The programme is modular in structure.
The modules are as follows:
Core (to MSc)
* Theories of Sport and Exercise
* The Development and Structure of Modern Sport
* Issues in Contemporary Sport and Exercise
* Research Methods
* Dissertation
Optional
* Sociology of Physical Education
* Sociology of Leisure
* Sociology of Sports Development and Sports Policy
* Sociology of Health and Exercise
* Sociology of Sports Law
* Sociology of Sports Journalism and the Mass Media
* Research Project
Teaching and Assessment
Throughout the programme, students will be taught in lead lectures, student-led group discussions and workshops, and weekly one-to-one tutorials. Assessments take the form of coursework, individual and group presentations, poster presentations, and a research dissertation that includes an individual viva-voce.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Minimum of lower second class honours degree, or equivalent, in Sport and Exercise Sciences, Sociology, Education, Health, History or similar, or related work experience in the fields of sport, education, health and leisure.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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