Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO SPORT, HEALTH AND EXERCISE MANAGEMENT
SPOR40436
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: James Lowe
Email: J.G.Lowe@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- GROUP PRESENTATION weighted at 20%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 80%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
12 x 1 hour tutor-led lectures
12 x 2 hour case study analysis
114 hours of independent preparation for case studies and analysis
12 x 2 hour case study analysis
114 hours of independent preparation for case studies and analysis
Module Indicative Content
This module aims to provide an introduction to the key specialist areas within the discipline of sport, health and exercise management. These areas include marketing, law, human resource management and event management.
Module Additional Assessment Details
1. Research, present and discuss a contemporary management issue (on a given topic). This will assess LO2 (20% weighting)
2. 1 hour written exam assessing knowledge and underlying concepts and principles associated with sport and exercise management. This will assess LO1 (80% weighting)
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via in-class preparation for the exam.
2. 1 hour written exam assessing knowledge and underlying concepts and principles associated with sport and exercise management. This will assess LO1 (80% weighting)
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via in-class preparation for the exam.
Module Texts
Beech, J and Chadwick, S (2004) The Business of Sport Management. Essex, Routledge
Torkildsen, G (2005) Leisure and Recreation Management. London, Routledge. ISBN 0415309956
Torkildsen, G (2005) Leisure and Recreation Management. London, Routledge. ISBN 0415309956
Module Resources
Access to Academic and Vocational Journals
Access to the Internet
Access to the Internet