The mass media (e.g. radio, TV, internet) has become one of the most powerful institutional influences in society. The media can be highly influential in shaping perceptions about gender in sport and headlines indicative of differences in how male and female athletes are regarded in the media.
This free Open University course explores whether gendered inequalities exist in sport by evaluating the media coverage. In the course you’ll examine messages that the media send us about gender in sport, their potential impact and how gender ideologies can be challenged.
By the end of the course, learners should be able to:
- Identify the importance of developing positive professional relationships with young people.
- Recognise the qualities and attitudes which support the development of professional and helping relationships.
- Describe what a 'good' professional relationship is, and some ways to develop them.
- Demonstrate awareness that ending relationships positively is as important as planning to develop relationships.
The course requires 24 hours of study time to complete.
