Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO SPORT MANAGEMENT AND UK SPORT POLICY
SPOR40504
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: James Lowe
Email: J.G.Lowe@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 60
Independent Study Hours: 240
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - SEEN EXAMINATION IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Resources
Lecture room with internet access.
IT laboratory with good quality projection and sound facilities, access to Blackboard and software capable of video download and playback.
Library resources
IT laboratory with good quality projection and sound facilities, access to Blackboard and software capable of video download and playback.
Library resources
Module Texts
Bill, K. (2009) Sport management . Exeter: Learning Matters
Bloyce, D. and Smith, A. (2010) Sport Policy and Development: An Introduction. Oxon: Routledge
Jarvie, G (2012) Sport, culture and society: An introduction. London: Routledge
Masterman, G. (2009) Strategic sport management (2nd ed). London: Butterworth - Heineman
Bloyce, D. and Smith, A. (2010) Sport Policy and Development: An Introduction. Oxon: Routledge
Jarvie, G (2012) Sport, culture and society: An introduction. London: Routledge
Masterman, G. (2009) Strategic sport management (2nd ed). London: Butterworth - Heineman
Module Additional Assessment Details
There are two elements of assessment, both elements must be passed.
1. A SEEN EXAM length 90 Mins weighted at 50%. Assessing learning outcomes 1and 5
2. An ESSAY length 1500 words weighted at 50%. Assessing Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Students will sit a mock examination prior to the module examination. To facilitate understanding of the requirements of the final examination feedback on the mock examination will be provided through tutor led discussion in a group setting, allowing two way discussion and clarification
A group presentation based upon the essay content will provide an opportunity for formative feedback in preparation for the essay.
1. A SEEN EXAM length 90 Mins weighted at 50%. Assessing learning outcomes 1and 5
2. An ESSAY length 1500 words weighted at 50%. Assessing Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Students will sit a mock examination prior to the module examination. To facilitate understanding of the requirements of the final examination feedback on the mock examination will be provided through tutor led discussion in a group setting, allowing two way discussion and clarification
A group presentation based upon the essay content will provide an opportunity for formative feedback in preparation for the essay.
Module Indicative Content
The module introduces the student to the study of UK sports policy and mangement. It includes an overview of:
1. Macro- and meso- levels of policy analysis - the policy process, the use of power and how policy has been analysed.
2. The organisation and administration of sport - who is involved and what role they play.
3. Sport policy and party politics - government involvement and interventions in sport and physical activity.
4. Sport, physical activity and health policy - government policies / institution and relationships between departments.
5. Contemporary government policy: examples of current policies and programmes.Comparisons to sport policy of other countries.
6. Principles of sport event planning.
7. The sport event marketing process and promotional methods
8. Sport volunteer management.
9. Sport event or project funding principles and sources.
10. Sport project evaluation.
1. Macro- and meso- levels of policy analysis - the policy process, the use of power and how policy has been analysed.
2. The organisation and administration of sport - who is involved and what role they play.
3. Sport policy and party politics - government involvement and interventions in sport and physical activity.
4. Sport, physical activity and health policy - government policies / institution and relationships between departments.
5. Contemporary government policy: examples of current policies and programmes.Comparisons to sport policy of other countries.
6. Principles of sport event planning.
7. The sport event marketing process and promotional methods
8. Sport volunteer management.
9. Sport event or project funding principles and sources.
10. Sport project evaluation.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (60)
24 X 1 hour lectures - 24 hours
12 X 1 hour workshops - 12 hours
12 X 2 hour workshops - 24 hours
(60 hours)
Independent Study Hours: (240)
155 hours Reading and Blackboard Activities
90 hours Reading to support lecture and workshop content
65 hours Blackboard activities extend beyond workshops
85 hours Assessment preparation
40 hours Revision for examination
45 hours Essay development
24 X 1 hour lectures - 24 hours
12 X 1 hour workshops - 12 hours
12 X 2 hour workshops - 24 hours
(60 hours)
Independent Study Hours: (240)
155 hours Reading and Blackboard Activities
90 hours Reading to support lecture and workshop content
65 hours Blackboard activities extend beyond workshops
85 hours Assessment preparation
40 hours Revision for examination
45 hours Essay development