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Sport does more than merely reflect mainstream society and culture. It plays a significant and dynamic role in the production and reproduction of culture. Approached from a critical perspective this course examines sport in New Zealand with a focus on its unique bi-cultural nature and the social and cultural issues related to its practice and its significance in New Zealand. The progression towards successful integration of some aspects of Maori and NZ European cultures is a feature of New Zealand sport on the world stage but the interaction of culture and sport is complex and tied into larger social issues that that are often overlooked. This course examines a range of cultural and social issues in New Zealand sport with a focus on its bicultural nature and how this should inform coaching practice. With teaching and assessment built around field trips it adopts innovative experiential pedagogy with learning bases upon real world experience.
The bicultural nature of sport in New Zealand distinguishes it from other countries and makes an important contribution to its success in major international sports. For any coach in New Zealand this is an important consideration, as it is for any coach working in a multi-cultural setting, in any sport, at any level. This course provides a deep understanding of bicultural issues in New Zealand sport and how this can inform coaching in New Zealand and elsewhere.Learning and assessment is structured around first-hand experience provided by a field trip to a Marae and a sporting event in Christchurch.
By the end of this course students will be able to:1. Articulate a sound comprehension of how sport and culture interact in New Zealand and across the globe.2. Critically examine and discuss important bi-cultural issues in New Zealand sport and how they relate to larger social and cultural issues.3. Articulate an understanding of the place and importance of sport in Maori culture and in maintaining wellbeing.4. Draw on relevant social theory to identify and analyse social, cultural and ethical issues in sport and discuss the commodification of sport and its influence on sport at all levels. 5. Demonstrate an ability to plan for cultural sensitivity and the implementation of bicultural principles in coaching practice.6. Through their noho marae field trip, engage with local hapū, and iwi representatives, leading to an introductory understanding of how hapū and iwi function.7. Engage with different cultures and learn to critically assess how to best incorporate cultural difference in sport coaching8. Critically engage with the importance of biculturalism, as well as the need to be accepting of multiple cultures, in their field.
Any 60 points at 100 level from any subject.
Phillip Borell
Domestic fee $777.00
International fee $3,375.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
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