Course coordinator
Dr Jessica Lee
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Human Movement & Nutrition Sci
This course will equip students to be able to use social theory to analyse and critique global youth cultures and the connection of these to sport, exercise and movement cultures. Students will investigate how youth are 'positioned' socially, politically and economically, and how these play out in terms of engagement in sport, exercise and diverse movement cultures. Finally the course will consider the idea of 'youth voice' and how this might be mobilised to enhance movement, sport and exercise experiences in a world of diversity.
Course requirements
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
EDUC2001
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Jessica Lee
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to provide opportunitiesﾠto hear and tell diverse sociological stories about youth, sport and physical culture.
As a result of engagement in this course, you will:
a.ﾠBe able to identify the multitude of movement cultures which are most closely connected to youth culture.
b.ﾠUnderstand the place of movement, sport and physical activity in the lives of young people.
c. Consider evidence about sport and movement cultures of young people and interpret that evidence in meaningful ways.
d.ﾠDevelop an understanding of physical culture as a sociological, philosophical and cultural construct.
e.ﾠUnderstand the effect physical culture as part of youth culture has upon curriculum decisions in schools.
f.ﾠUnderstand the role bodies have in defining physical culture.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Standard 1: Know students & how they learn - APST 1.1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students and how these may affect learning
LO2.
Standard 1: Know students & how they learn - APST 1.2 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn and the implications for teaching
LO3.
Standard 1: Know students & how they learn - APST 1.3 Demonstrate knowledge of teaching strategies that are responsive to the learning strengths and needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
LO4.
Standard 1: Know students & how they learn - APST 1.5 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strategies for differentiating teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities
LO5.
Standard 4: Supportive & safe learning - APST 4.1 Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities
LO6.
Standard 6: Engage in professional learning - APST 6.3 Seek and apply constructive feedback from supervisors and teachers to improve teaching practices
LO7.
Demonstrate the ability to effectively collaborate with others to complete group tasks.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
Online Quizzes
|
20% (4 x quizzes each worth 5%) |
Quiz 1 30/07/2025 - 6/08/2025 Quiz 2 13/08/2025 - 20/08/2025 Quiz 3 27/08/2025 - 3/09/2025 Quiz 4 17/09/2025 - 24/09/2025
Quiz links will open at 9:00am and are due by 10:00am the following week. Students can complete the quiz at any stage during the quiz opening window but will only get 5 minutes once they have started each quiz to finish. |
| Essay/ Critique | Applying Social Theory | 45% |
10/09/2025 5:00 pm |
| Presentation |
Professional Reflexivity
|
35% |
17/11/2025 5:00 pm |
Assessment details
Online Quizzes
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 20% (4 x quizzes each worth 5%)
- Due date
Quiz 1 30/07/2025 - 6/08/2025
Quiz 2 13/08/2025 - 20/08/2025
Quiz 3 27/08/2025 - 3/09/2025
Quiz 4 17/09/2025 - 24/09/2025
Quiz links will open at 9:00am and are due by 10:00am the following week.
Students can complete the quiz at any stage during the quiz opening window but will only get 5 minutes once they have started each quiz to finish.
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
These online quizzes will assess knowledge and understanding throughout the semester from assigned readings. These will commence in week 2 with the first quiz on the assigned reading from weeks 1 and 2.
Use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT)
The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
To be completed as an online quiz via the course Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Discretionary extensions are not available for this task.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Your new quiz date and time will be determined by the course coordinator and communicated to you via your UQ student email account.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Applying Social Theory
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 45%
- Due date
10/09/2025 5:00 pm
Task description
Analyse & reflect on your autobiography using Bourdieu’s theories.
This is an individual task.
Full details are available in Blackboard.
Use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT)
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Any use of AI or MT must:
1. Be acknowledged appropriately in text and in reference list -
- Consult UQ library website for how to do this
- https://guides.library.uq.edu.au/referencing/chatgpt-and-generative-ai-tools
2. Be included in an appendix including a full transcript of any prompts and AI-generated responses.
Submission guidelines
To be submitted via the relevant Turnitin submission portal on the course Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Professional Reflexivity
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 35%
- Due date
17/11/2025 5:00 pm
Task description
Apply your knowledge of Bourdieu to working effectively with young people in your future profession.
This is a small group task.
Full details are available in Blackboard.
Use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT)
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Any use of AI or MT must:
1. Be acknowledged appropriately in text and in reference list -
- Consult UQ library website for how to do this
- https://guides.library.uq.edu.au/referencing/chatgpt-and-generative-ai-tools
2. Be included in an appendix including a full transcript of any prompts and AI-generated responses.
Submission guidelines
To be submitted via the relevant submission portal on the course Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Extensions for group work assessment may be available and will require a single request submitted with agreement from at least 50% of the members of the group, and recognition of potential impacts on the other group members. Download and complete the form below, and attach this form to your extension request: Extension of Group Assessment - Group Member Acknowledgement (PDF, 144.9 KB)
Student Access Plans for an individual student do not guarantee an extension for the assessment item. Extension Verification Letters cannot be used for group-based assessments and activities.
Dysfunctional group dynamics, poor performance by individual group members, or illness or other issues of a group member are generally not considered sufficient grounds for an extension on submission of a group assessment item. These issues should be actively managed by the group and the Course Coordinator as appropriate, during semester.
If your group is granted an extension, your new presentation date and time will be determined by the course coordinator and communicated to you via your UQ student email account.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A grade of 1 will be awarded to a student who achieves a cumulative percentage from all graded assessment if 0 - 24%. A grade of 1 fails to satisfy most or all of the basic requirements of the course. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A grade of 2 will be awarded to a student who achieves a cumulative percentage from all graded assessment if 25 - 44%. A grade of 2 fails to satisfy some of the basic requirements of the course. Clear deficiencies in performance, but evidence that some basic requirements have been met. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: A grade of 3 will be awarded to a student who achieves a cumulative percentage for all graded assessment of 45% - 49%. A grade of 3 represents a failure to satisfy all basic requirements for passing the course, but is close to satisfactory overall and has compensating strengths in some aspects. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A grade of 4 will be awarded to a student who achieves a cumulative percentage for all graded assessment of 50% - 64%. A grade of 4 represents a satisfactory understanding of the basic learning requirements for the course, such as knowledge of fundamental concepts and performance of basic skills; demonstrates sufficient quality of performance to be considered satisfactory or adequate or competent or capable in the course. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A grade of 5 will be awarded to a student who achieves a cumulative percentage for all graded assessment of 65% - 74%. A grade of 5 demonstrates ability to use and apply fundamental concepts and skills of the course, going beyond mere replication of content knowledge or skill to show understanding of key ideas, awareness of their relevance, some use of analytical skills, and some originality or insight. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A grade of 6 will be awarded to a student who achieves a cumulative percentage for all graded assessment of 75% - 84%. A grade of 6 demonstrates awareness and understanding of deeper and subtler aspects of the course, such as ability to identify and debate critical issues or problems, ability to solve non-routine problems, ability to adapt and apply ideas to new situations, and ability to invent and evaluate new ideas. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A grade of 7 will be awarded to a student who achieves a cumulative percentage for all graded assessment of 85% - 100%. A grade of 7 demonstrates imagination, originality or flair, based on proficiency in all the learning objectives for the course; work is interesting, surprising, exciting, challenging or erudite. |
Additional course grading information
A final percentage mark will be rounded to the nearest whole number (e.g. 64.50 and above will be rounded to 65 and 64.49 and below will be rounded down to 64.)
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (28 Jul - 03 Aug) |
Lecture |
Youth, Sport & Physical Culture (Lecture & Tutorial) Includes course introduction and preparation for Task 1 |
Week 2 (04 Aug - 10 Aug) |
Lecture |
Inclusive Practice (Lecture & Tutorial) |
Week 3 (11 Aug - 17 Aug) |
Not Timetabled |
No lecture or tutorial - public holiday Task 1 due today |
Week 4 (18 Aug - 24 Aug) |
Lecture |
Bourdieu: Field & Doxa (Lecture & Tutorial) (Prompts 1 & 2) Includes preparation for Task 2 |
Week 5 (25 Aug - 31 Aug) |
Lecture |
Bourdieu: Habitus & Capital (Lecture & Tutorial) (Prompts 3 & 4) |
Week 6 (01 Sep - 07 Sep) |
Lecture |
Bourdieu: Symbolic Violence (Lecture & Tutorial) (Prompt 5) |
Week 7 (08 Sep - 14 Sep) |
Not Timetabled |
No lecture or tutorial - AT2 due Task 2 due today |
Week 8 (15 Sep - 21 Sep) |
Lecture |
Reflexive Sociology & your profession (Lecture and Tutorial) Includes preparation for Task 3 |
Week 9 (22 Sep - 28 Sep) |
Lecture |
Youth Voice & your profession (Lecture & Tutorial) |
Mid Sem break (29 Sep - 05 Oct) |
Not Timetabled |
Mid-sem break (Independent Study) |
Week 10 (06 Oct - 12 Oct) |
Not Timetabled |
Professional reflexivity: preparing for AT3 (lecture and tutorial) Task 3 due today |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments for Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: