Module Descriptors
RESOURCE AND LEGAL ISSUES IN SPORT MANAGEMENT
SPOR60454
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: James Lowe
Email: J.G.Lowe@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • CASE ANALYSIS weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Gardiner, S. et al (1998). 'Sports Law'. Cavendish
Grayson, E (1994). 'Sport and the Law'. Butterworth
Scott, M. (1988). 'Law and Leisure Services'. Longman Ch1
Badmin, P., Coombs, S and Rayner, G. (1992) 'Leisure Operational Management'.
Sports Building Design
Sports Council (1996). 'Handbook of Sports and Recreational Building Design'. Vol 3.
Module Indicative Content
This module aims to provide an understanding of the principles involved in the design, staffing and operation of SHE facilities. Primarily, the module focuses upon legal issues and the impact that these issues have upon the operational management procedures including the recruitment and selection of staff.
Module Resources
Electronic law cases eg Lawtel, UK Law
The Internet
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre
Appropriately and adequately equipped workshop / seminar room
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities.
Blackboard
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will be required to complete 1 piece of summative assessment:
A scenario case study analysis. Present a report giving a rational and recommending action to be taken further
to a given resource management scenario. Assesses LOs 1, 2 and 3.
Module Learning Strategies
12 hours tutor-led lectures
12 hours workshops
126 hours self-supported study: problem solving research.