Prerequisite courses for this course are: IV603G Perspectives on Sport in a Changing World IV604G Sport Governance – from Local to International Level

The aim of the course is to identify the different and diverse ways in which global forces shape contemporary sport, physical activity and related health practices, and the inter-relationships of these. In an increasingly global world, the relationship between sport, physical activity and health is becoming more intertwined and complex, which increases the need for broader knowledge in the field.

During the course, students develop their ability to raise and address critical questions surrounding the ethical and political dimensions of sport, physical activity and health in a global context.

The course draws upon a number of international cases, to explore concepts of power, ethics and politics, within a global and local context. Specifically, the course will focus on the following:

-Global versus local economic and political forces that affect sports and health issues

-Globalisation and sport as a development and peace strategy focusing on health

-Globalisation of food, physical (in)activity and its connection to diabetes and obesity

The course draws upon real-world practical challenges that professionals and organisations meet in their daily lives. Particular attention will be focused on understanding the importance of cultural context at different levels.

Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:

The course contains varied work formats that can consist of lectures, guest lectures, seminars, group exercises, study visits and self-study. The sessions that require compulsory attendance are announced at the start of the course.

The learning outcomes are assessed through a paper.

The grading criterion are announced at the start of the course.

Darnell, Simon (2012). Sport for development and peace: A critical sociology. A&C Black. (157 p.)

Houlihan, Barry & Malcolm, Dominic (eds.) (2016). Sport and Society. Third edition. London: Sage. (chapter 7 och 8, 41 of 582 p.)

Jackson, Steven J., & Steven Haigh (2013). Sport and foreign policy in a globalizing world. Routledge. (153 p.)

World Health Organization (2008). Closing the gap in one generation. WHO. (235 p.)

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If a course is no longer offered, or has undergone significant changes, the students must be offered two opportunities for re-examination based on the syllabus that applied at the time of registration, for a period of one year after the changes have been implemented.

If a student has a Learning support decision, the examiner has the right to provide the student with an adapted test, or to allow the student to take the exam in a different format. The syllabus is a translation of a Swedish source text.