Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should have developed an understanding of the concept of sport as an element of the Australian culture; understand the roles of both the participant and the spectator in Australian sport; appreciate the close relationship between sport and both the entertainment industry and consumer consumption in Australia; demonstrate the basic skills and an understanding of the basic playing or performing requirements in the selected sports, dance, gymnastics and other physical activities.
Synopsis Problems, trends and issues in sport in general in Australia and of selected sports in particular; spectator sports in Australia; sport and the Australian woman; sport and the Australian child; sport and politics in Australia; Australia's role in the international sports scene; sport and the disabled. Participation in selected physical activities.
Assessment Examination: 60% + Skills and knowledge test: 40%