Module Descriptors
THE MOTORSPORT INDUSTRY
MECH40315
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Ian Heaton
Email: I.A.Heaton@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
The core material will be delivered by a series of lectures (1:n)1. The students study skills will be developed through Work based tutorial sessions (1:20)1 and Work based presentations (1:20)1.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% coursework 2 assignments, each with 50% weighting
1) Written report on the governing bodies within the industry (2500 words word processed) assessing Learning Outcomes 1 and 2
2) Presentation on an individual series assessing Learning Outcome 1
Module Indicative Content
The motorsport industry:
Governing bodies, MIA, MSA, FIA, ACU, NASA, BRISCA
Race clubs BRSCC. Series regulations (Blue Book).
Specialist sectors associated with competition:
specialist manufacturers, hospitality, sponsorship, insurance, tourism, venues travel organisations, journalism
Span of motorsport activities:
Rallying, circuit racing, karting, trials, auto tests, sprints, drag racing.
Module Texts
Royal Automotive Club, 'Motor Sports Association (2007) MSA Competitors Yearbook 2007', Slough: RAC Motor Sports Association
HSE (2003) 'Health and Safety at Work Act', HMSO
'Motorsport Going Global: The Challenges Facing the World's Motorsport Industry' Nick Henry, Tim Angus, Mark Jenkins, and Chris Aylett (2007) Palgrave Macmillan, ISBN: 978-1403942890
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Students must be studying on the Foundation Degree in Motorsport Technology award
Module Resources
IT, Library, Powerpoint, Presentations, video and play back equipment.