Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO SPORT MANAGEMENT
SPOR40682
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 Additional Assessment Details
1. As part of a group, plan, research, present and discuss a sport project. The presentation will be 15 minutes. This will assess LO2
2. 45 minute written exam assessing knowledge and underlying concepts and principles associated with sport management. This will assess LO1
Additional Assessment Details (including 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.
2. 45 minute written exam assessing knowledge and underlying concepts and principles associated with sport management. This will assess LO1
Additional Assessment Details (including 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.
Module Indicative Content
This module aims to provide an introduction to the key specialist areas within the discipline of sports
management. These areas include policy, planning, marketing, finance and human resource management within the context of project and event management.
management. These areas include policy, planning, marketing, finance and human resource management within the context of project and event management.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (36)
12 x 1 hour tutor-led lectures
12 x 2 hour group planning workshops and presentations.
Independent Study Hours: (114)
15 hours group preparation for project planning
20 hours development of project documentation
14 hours research
15 hours presentation
10 hours exam revision
40 hours wider reading
12 x 1 hour tutor-led lectures
12 x 2 hour group planning workshops and presentations.
Independent Study Hours: (114)
15 hours group preparation for project planning
20 hours development of project documentation
14 hours research
15 hours presentation
10 hours exam revision
40 hours wider reading
Module Resources
Seminar room suitable for group work.
Lecture room equipped with internet access computer, DVD / Video player and projector.
Access to Academic and Vocational Journals
IT Lab with Project Management Software
Video stream capture software on staff machines.
Project management software on staff machines.
Internet access sufficient to access blackboard
Lecture room equipped with internet access computer, DVD / Video player and projector.
Access to Academic and Vocational Journals
IT Lab with Project Management Software
Video stream capture software on staff machines.
Project management software on staff machines.
Internet access sufficient to access blackboard
Module Texts
Gratton, C. & Henry, I. (2001) (Eds) Sport in the city. Routledge. London
(This text is available electronically in Ebrary. Click above for a link.)
Westerbeek, H., Smith, A., Turner, P., Emery, P., Green, C. and Leeuwen, L. (2006) Managing sport facilities and major events. Oxon: Routledge. (This text is available electronically in Ebrary. Click above for a link)
(This text is available electronically in Ebrary. Click above for a link.)
Westerbeek, H., Smith, A., Turner, P., Emery, P., Green, C. and Leeuwen, L. (2006) Managing sport facilities and major events. Oxon: Routledge. (This text is available electronically in Ebrary. Click above for a link)