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SSC621S - Sport Sociology - 1st Opp - Nov 2025 |
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nAmlBIA UnlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCE AND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING, LOGISTICS AND SPORT MANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF SPORT MANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BSMN
LEVEL: 6
COURSE CODE: SSC621S
COURSE NAME: SPORT SOCIOLOGY
SESSION: NOVEMBER 2025
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER: THEORY
MARKS: 100
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION PAPER
EXAMINER(S) MR. JOHN-GRAFFT NDUNGAUA
MODERATOR: MS. F. SITHOLE
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This examination paper consists of 5 questions
2. Answer FOUR (4) questions ONLY
3. Start each question on a fresh page
4. Marks for each question are indicated in brackets at the end of each question
5. Write clearly, and neatly
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF _3_ PAGES (Including this front page)
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Question 1
"Sport is a mirror of society, reflecting its deepest values and most pressing conflicts." Discuss
this statement by explaining how THREE of the following social problems are manifested and
addressed within the world of sport:
• Violence
• Gambling
• Eating Disorders
• Gender Inequality
[25 marks]
Question 2
A nation's macro-environment creates both opportunities and constraints for its sport
sector. Compare and contrast how TWO of the following macro-environmental factors can
shape the development and nature of sport in a country:
• Political and Legal Systems
• Economic Conditions
• Cultural and Religious Norms
[25 marks]
Question 3
The relationship between sport and religion is complex and multifaceted. Discuss the various
ways in which sport and religion intersect in contemporary society, moving beyond simple
comparison to explore both their synergies and their points of conflict.
[25 marks]
Question 4
Identify and discuss THREE significant contemporary issues currently facing global sport. For
each issue, explain its sociological significance and propose a potential solution or strategy
for its management.
[25 marks]
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Question 5
Traditional sporting ethos has long been built upon a foundation of values like amateurism,
fair play, and "sport for sport's sake." However, the 21st-century landscape is increasingly
dominated by a new value system centred on commercialism, data-driven performance, and
social activism.
Analyse this clash of traditional and emerging social values in modern sport. In your answer,
you should:
1. Identify and explain TWO core traditional values that are being challenged.
2. Identify and explain TWO significant emerging values that are challenging them.
3. Discuss the societal forces driving this shift in values.
4. Evaluate the consequences of this clash for one of the following: the athlete, the fan,
or the sports organisation.
(25 marks]
END OF FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION MEMORANDUM
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