Module Descriptors
SPORTING EVENT MANAGEMENT
SPOR50789
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Jack Bullock
Email: jack.bullock1@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 90
Independent Study Hours: 210
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- Coursework - Assessment weighted at 30%
- Coursework - Assessment weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Texts
Bladen, C., Kennell, J. Abson, E. And Wilde, N. (2012). Events management: An introduction. London: Routledge.
Carron, A., Hausenblas, H. and Eys, M. (2011). Group dynamics in sport. USA: Fitness Information Technology, Inc.
Mallen, C. and Adams, L. (2012). Event management in sport, recreation and tourism. London: Routledge.
Carron, A., Hausenblas, H. and Eys, M. (2011). Group dynamics in sport. USA: Fitness Information Technology, Inc.
Mallen, C. and Adams, L. (2012). Event management in sport, recreation and tourism. London: Routledge.
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:
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (90 hours) (3 hours X 30 weeks)
2 hours taught
1 hour seminar discussion per week
Guided Independent Study: (210 hours)
60 hours background reading
60 hours assessment planning
90 hours assessment writing
The module will include:
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (90 hours) (3 hours X 30 weeks)
2 hours taught
1 hour seminar discussion per week
Guided Independent Study: (210 hours)
60 hours background reading
60 hours assessment planning
90 hours assessment writing
Module Indicative Content
Teaching will include;
- Investigating the structure and nature of the events industry in relation to sports development and coaching.
- Evaluating the role of group dynamics in team development, particularly event management teams.
- Discussing local and national government involvement in and policy towards the staging of events
- Recognising the economic significance of events on a regional, national and international level.
- Investigating both human and financial resources management issues within sports event management.
- Recognising the importance the safeguarding adults and children in relation Sports Development and Coaching
- Learners will have the opportunity to work in management teams to carry out event management tasks in the lead up to the event delivery.
- This module also requires students to apply events management theory to practice by undertaking operational management, planning and organisation of a live sporting event.
- Learners will also be tasked to reflect upon their learning experiences and discuss how these have impacted professional practice.
- Investigating the structure and nature of the events industry in relation to sports development and coaching.
- Evaluating the role of group dynamics in team development, particularly event management teams.
- Discussing local and national government involvement in and policy towards the staging of events
- Recognising the economic significance of events on a regional, national and international level.
- Investigating both human and financial resources management issues within sports event management.
- Recognising the importance the safeguarding adults and children in relation Sports Development and Coaching
- Learners will have the opportunity to work in management teams to carry out event management tasks in the lead up to the event delivery.
- This module also requires students to apply events management theory to practice by undertaking operational management, planning and organisation of a live sporting event.
- Learners will also be tasked to reflect upon their learning experiences and discuss how these have impacted professional practice.
Module Resources
Access to an appropriately specified PC, with accompanying Word, PowerPoint, Adobe and Java software.
Assessment Details
Students will be required to complete 2 pieces of summative assessment.
1) Coursework - Assessment 30%
2) Coursework - Assessment 70%
1) Coursework - Assessment 30%
2) Coursework - Assessment 70%