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OLET1137: Australian Perspectives: Rugby League
2024 unit information
This OLE analyses the major Australian sport of Rugby League from three perspectives: sociocultural, sports science and sports management. Critical thinking, ethical reasoning and interdisciplinary effectiveness underpin the online learning activities and a field trip to an NRL First Grade match.
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Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 2 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate how the three pillars (sports sociology, sport science and coaching, and sports management) contribute to our understanding of rugby league.
- LO2. describe the relationship of rugby league to society and the construction of identities.
- LO3. analyse how sport science can impact rugby league performance
- LO4. evaluate the link between commercial interests and contemporary rugby league
- LO5. critically analyse a problem-based task at an NRL event.
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Additional advice
Additional cost for the field trip is approximately $25
