Kim and Sarah think sport should be taught differently from other disciplines. But, we aren't exactly sure why. Whenever we debate it, we always come back to these four main questions.
Is it about the students?
Most students we see who choose to study sport do it because they’re into sport. This might mean they’ve played sport competitively or they’re big fans of sport. Either way, having a passion for sport opens the door to making your curriculum more competitive, practical, and fun.
Is it about the context?
Academics have debated this for ages. Some say sport is just a context for the umbrella discipline, others say it’s unique because of the irrational passion involved. Regardless, sport has distinct elements like fandom, volunteerism, and emotional highs and lows which need to be taught.
Is it about the industry?
When sport students finish their degrees, they’re often thrown into the deep end, whether they're running events, developing fan engagement plans, or tackling complex governance challenges. Teaching sport means preparing students for a complex and diverse career.
Is it about staying relevant?
Sport is always changing. A week doesn’t go by without a new technology being introduced, a big event being run, or a controversy on the field of play. To keep up, we need to regularly update our classes to ensure the content is fresh, engaging, and relevant.
We want to know what you think!
At GOAT Department, we obviously think teaching sport is special, but do you? We'd love to know if you think we're on the right track or completely off it. Send us your thoughts at hello@goat-department.com.
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