Module Descriptors
SPORTING EVENTS MANAGEMENT
SPOR50635
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Ashley Gill
Email: Ashley.Gill1@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 90
Independent Study Hours: 210
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- REPORT weighted at 40%
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 30%
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 30%
- TEAMWORK weighted at 0%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Texts
Core text / Useful Material
Carlsen, J., et al (2007) Introduction: Festival and events. Beyond Economic Aspects. Event Management, Vol 11 pp 1- 2.
Getz, D. (2007) Event Studies: A Multi-disciplinary Approach (Events Management). Oxford: Elsevier
Gillentine, A. (2005) Foundations of Sport Management, Fitness Information Technology. Nottingham.
Kirkup, N and Major, B (2007) The reliability of economic impact studies of the Olympic Games: a post-Games study of Sydney 2000 and considerations for London 2012 Journal of Sport and Tourism, vol.11, Nos. 3-4, August 2007, pp1-22
Spengler, J. and Connaughton, D. (2006) Risk management in Sport and Recreation. Human Kinetics, London.
www.SASSOT.org.uk
http://www.nspcc.org.uk/inform/cpsu/cpsu_wda57648.htlm
Carlsen, J., et al (2007) Introduction: Festival and events. Beyond Economic Aspects. Event Management, Vol 11 pp 1- 2.
Getz, D. (2007) Event Studies: A Multi-disciplinary Approach (Events Management). Oxford: Elsevier
Gillentine, A. (2005) Foundations of Sport Management, Fitness Information Technology. Nottingham.
Kirkup, N and Major, B (2007) The reliability of economic impact studies of the Olympic Games: a post-Games study of Sydney 2000 and considerations for London 2012 Journal of Sport and Tourism, vol.11, Nos. 3-4, August 2007, pp1-22
Spengler, J. and Connaughton, D. (2006) Risk management in Sport and Recreation. Human Kinetics, London.
www.SASSOT.org.uk
http://www.nspcc.org.uk/inform/cpsu/cpsu_wda57648.htlm
Module Resources
Access to an appropriately specified PC, with accompanying Word, PowerPoint, Adobe and Java software.
Module Learning Strategies
Students will follow a thirty week guided study programme and access support material via the college VLE. The module will consist of 3 hours per week.
The module will include:
90 taught contact hours (3 hours X 30 weeks)
- 2 hours taught
- 1 hour seminar discussion per week
210 Independent study hours
- 60 hrs background reading,
- 60 hrs assessment planning
- 90 hrs assessment writing
The module will include:
90 taught contact hours (3 hours X 30 weeks)
- 2 hours taught
- 1 hour seminar discussion per week
210 Independent study hours
- 60 hrs background reading,
- 60 hrs assessment planning
- 90 hrs assessment writing
Module Additional Assessment Details
All assessment elements of the module must be passed.
Students will be required to complete 4 pieces of summative assessment.
(1) To provide a report (1,500 words) that outlines the different types of events and the UKs position of staging large scale events. This is worth 40% of the module grade and assesses LO 1.
(2) To deliver a 10- minute oral presentation of the detailed event proposal in line with the guidelines provided. The proposal must take into consideration financial and human resource requirements. This is worth 30% of the module grade and assesses LO2.
(3) To work as part of a team to plan, manage and evaluate a sporting event. Attendance at this event is compulsory. Students must attend and contribute to the event in order to pass this module. Students will be expected to undertake a key role within the organisation of the event. This assesses LO 3
(4) To produce a portfolio of evidence to include: All stages of the event planning plus a full financial breakdown and staffing considerations drawing on individual strengths and areas for development. The portfolio should also consider areas for change in future events. This is worth 30% of the module grade and assesses LO4.
Additional Assessment Details:
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via tasks and discussions.
Students will receive formative feedback throughout the module comprising a combination of task related feedback and comments on during class discussion contributions offered up throughout the module.
Students will be required to complete 4 pieces of summative assessment.
(1) To provide a report (1,500 words) that outlines the different types of events and the UKs position of staging large scale events. This is worth 40% of the module grade and assesses LO 1.
(2) To deliver a 10- minute oral presentation of the detailed event proposal in line with the guidelines provided. The proposal must take into consideration financial and human resource requirements. This is worth 30% of the module grade and assesses LO2.
(3) To work as part of a team to plan, manage and evaluate a sporting event. Attendance at this event is compulsory. Students must attend and contribute to the event in order to pass this module. Students will be expected to undertake a key role within the organisation of the event. This assesses LO 3
(4) To produce a portfolio of evidence to include: All stages of the event planning plus a full financial breakdown and staffing considerations drawing on individual strengths and areas for development. The portfolio should also consider areas for change in future events. This is worth 30% of the module grade and assesses LO4.
Additional Assessment Details:
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via tasks and discussions.
Students will receive formative feedback throughout the module comprising a combination of task related feedback and comments on during class discussion contributions offered up throughout the module.
Module Indicative Content
This module will:
- investigate the structure and nature of the events industry in relation to sports development and coaching.
- Explores the history of sporting events
- Discusses local and national government involvement in and policy towards the staging of events.
- Recognises the economic significance of events on a regional, national and international level.
- Investigate both human and financial resources management issues within sports event management.
- Recognise the importance of safeguarding adults and children in relation to Sports Development & Coaching
This module also requires students to apply events management theory to practice by undertaking operational management, planning and organisation of a live sporting event. Students will also be tasked to reflect upon their learning experiences and discuss how these have impacted professional practice.
- investigate the structure and nature of the events industry in relation to sports development and coaching.
- Explores the history of sporting events
- Discusses local and national government involvement in and policy towards the staging of events.
- Recognises the economic significance of events on a regional, national and international level.
- Investigate both human and financial resources management issues within sports event management.
- Recognise the importance of safeguarding adults and children in relation to Sports Development & Coaching
This module also requires students to apply events management theory to practice by undertaking operational management, planning and organisation of a live sporting event. Students will also be tasked to reflect upon their learning experiences and discuss how these have impacted professional practice.