This unit studies sport in international and Australian contexts as a global phenomenon. Australia's role in organisations like the Olympic Games movement (IOC), the role of sport in different communities and culture, also representation and the media, government, politics and professionalism, regulation, sporting communities and public policy. An understanding of sporting traditions and the construction of identity and heritage. The significance of places, stadiums and territory, gender, regional diversity and equity and social opportunity. Students undertake a special industry study. -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Tom Heenan
