Sport and Sustainability
Overview
This unit introduces students to the important intersection between sport and sustainability. Using The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO’s) Kazan Action Plan as a framework, students will understand the importance of sport in contributing to 10 of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) globally. The work of a variety of different global organisations using sport to contribute to the SDGs will also be outlined. Students will also learn about sports’ reliance on a healthy environment and how climate change may challenge this relationship in the future.
Requisites
27-October-2024
01-June-2025
02-November-2025
08-February-2026
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Analyse the direct and indirect connections between sport, social change and social impact
- Propose innovative business solutions to address social problems related to sustainability including global and local Indigenous peoples as partners and their concepts as a basis for sport business solutions
- Work collaboratively in teams to share, innovate and co-create sustainable business solutions with positive social impact
- Reflect on the role of individuals and groups as participants, collaborators and enablers in business sustainability, social change and social impact
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus Class | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Online Lecture | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 9.50 | 12 weeks | 114 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Swinburne Online
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 12.50 | 12 weeks | 150 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 | Individual | 20 - 30% | 1,2 |
| Assignment 2 | Group | 30 - 40% | 2,4 |
| Assignment 3 | Individual | 30 - 50% | 1,3 |
Content
- This unit contains:
- Development, SDGs, and the Kazan Action Plan
- Sport and SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Sport and SDG 4: Quality Education
- Sport and SDG 5: Gender Equality
- Sport and SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Sport and SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
- Sport and SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Sport and SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- Sport and SDG 13: Climate Action
- Sport and SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
- Sport and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
- The Future of Climate Change and Sport
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Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.