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Scientific articles comprehending 250 pages. (Selected together with the responsible teacher)
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Course offered as a part of a programme
Course, master’s level
7.5 credits
Malmö | daytime | 100%
19 January 2026 - 22 February 2026
Course code: IV602G
This course is offered as part of programme:
Course content
The aim of the course is to identify the different and diverse ways in which global forces shape contemporary sport, physical activity and related health practices, and the inter-relationships of these. In an increasingly global world, the relationship between sport, physical activity and health is becoming more intertwined and complex, which increases the need for broader knowledge in the field.
During the course, students develop their ability to raise and address critical questions surrounding the ethical and political dimensions of sport, physical activity and health in a global context.
The course draws upon a number of international cases, to explore concepts of power, ethics and politics, within a global and local context. Specifically, the course will focus on the following:
- Global versus local economic and political forces that affect sports and health issues
- Globalisation and sport as a development and peace strategy focusing on health
- Globalisation of food, physical (in)activity and its connection to diabetes and obesity
The course draws upon real-world practical challenges that professionals and organisations meet in their daily lives. Particular attention will be focused on understanding the importance of cultural context at different levels.
Entry requirements
Prerequisite courses for this course are: IV603G Perspectives on Sport in a Changing World IV604G Sport Governance – from Local to International Level
Course literature
Course evaluation
Malmö University provides students who participate in, or who have completed a course, with the opportunity to express their opinions and describe their experiences of the course by completing a course evaluation administered by the University. The University will compile and summarise the results of course evaluations. The University will also inform participants of the results and any decisions relating to measures taken in response to the course evaluations. The results will be made available to the students (HF 1:14).
