1. Structure:  The coursework assignment will require you to write two critical essays (1,500 words each), from a choice of three questions (one compulsory, and one from a choice of two options).

Question A: Compulsory question. 

• All students must answer Question .  

• Question B and C:  Optional question.
• All students must answer either Question B or Question  A  

The coursework assignment will account for 100% of your overall mark for the module and each of the essays is equally weighted (50% each). As part of the coursework assignment you will be required to; reflect on the module content, show a critical engagement with relevant literature, and demonstrate an understanding of key concepts, theories, and approaches. 

Questions: 

Question A: (compulsory)

• Identify and critically evaluate the extent to which the notion of ‘sport for all’ has remained an ideal rather than a reality in the UK.   And……….

Question B: (optional)

• Identify and critically examine the key factors underpinning the varied levels of sports participation and sports leadership in the UK, in relation to gender.   
• or…………
• Question C: (optional) 
• Identify and critically examine the key factors underpinning the varied levels of sports participation and sports coaching in the UK, in relation to ethnicity. 
• Timing 
• Coursework assignment to be submitted as one document via turnitin by midday, Friday 25th May (Week 12).   

 Guidance:  Guidance for the coursework assignment will be provided in the following ways:

1. Written guidance and additional resource support will be provided via the ‘Coursework Assignment Folder’ on the module Learn page (from Week 1 onwards) 

Lecture based guidance will be provided in the Week 11 ‘Semester Overview and Revision’ lecture (4pm – 6pm, Tuesday, 15th May). The Week 11 lecture will also provide opportunities for questions regarding the coursework assignment to be raised and discussed.   provide opportunities for questions regarding the coursework assignment to be raised and discussed.

Additional guidance will be provided on request in and around lectures and seminars or via e-mail throughout the duration of the module. Guidance will not include reading and commenting on draft essays or essay plans.   

The best way to prepare for the coursework assignment is to have attended each of the lectures, read the key readings that are identified for each session, to have identified and engaged with relevant additional sources, and to have kept concise notes throughout the module from which you can revise. The marking scheme will be based on the assumption that you have engaged with all aspects of the module. If you have been absent for a lecture, you will have been expected to have read the relevant lecture slides on LEARN and read identified readings for that session. 

Additional guidance will be provided on request in and around lectures and seminars or via e-mail throughout the duration of the module. Guidance will not include reading and commenting on draft essays or essay plans.  

The best way to prepare for the coursework assignment is to have attended each of the lectures, read the key readings that are identified for each session, to have identified and engaged with relevant additional sources, and to have kept concise notes throughout the module from which you can revise. The marking scheme will be based on the assumption that you have engaged with all aspects of the module. If you have been absent for a lecture, you will have been expected to have read the relevant lecture slides on LEARN and read identified readings for that session.