Analysing Sports Media


A detailed look at sports journalism, its history, as well as many of its practices. Students learn how to analyse media coverage and craft persuasive pieces of writing on this course.

Created By

Jamie S

14-16, 16-18
English Literature

8 HOURS

8 LESSONS

Analysing Sports Media

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Course Overview



Calling all sports fans with an interest in writing, media or journalism! This course will look at the evolution of sports journalism, from the back pages to the documentaries, the hooliganism to the transfer sagas. We will be discussing media coverage and rhetoric in sports like football, basketball, F1 and cricket, understanding why particular headlines stick in our memory. We will analyse various forms of media and journalism to equip you with the perfect toolkit for crafting persuasive pieces of writing. This sports-focused course is perfect for those studying English from GCSE to A-Level and anyone with a keen interest in journalism or media creation.

Course Content



8 LESSONS

8 HOURS Total Length

Lesson 1

The History of Sports Journalism

60 minutes

Lesson 2

Headlines

60 minutes

Lesson 3

The Do's and Don'ts of Sports Journalism

60 minutes

Lesson 4

Senna and Rush: Documentaries and Biopics

60 minutes

Lesson 5

The New Age of High Production Documentary Series

60 minutes

Lesson 6

Social Media and Sports

60 minutes

Lesson 7

Commercialisation

60 minutes

Lesson 8

Bending the Truth

60 minutes

Key Skills


Evaluating Media

Critical Thinking

Persuasive Writing

Sports History

Educator


Jamie S

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Jamie is a brilliant acting and philosophy Educator who encourages and challenges his students to be creative and think outside the box.