Module Descriptors
THE MOTORSPORT INDUSTRY
MECH50263
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
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 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.
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