Module Descriptors
BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURIALISM IN UK SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
SPOR60925
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Joanne Ellard
Email: J.D.Ellard@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 26
Independent Study Hours: 124
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- Coursework - Planning Document 1,500 words weighted at 60%
- Practical - 15 minutes oral presentation weighted at 40%
Module Details
Indicative Content
The module will provide students with an in depth knowledge of the business of sports development and the approaches taken in the private, public and voluntary sectors. Sports development policy priorities and interventions will be studied in the context of academic research, enabling the student to both critically examine the subject of sports development, as well as acquire key self and career management skills. You will develop skills in aspects of: business and sports development planning, innovating, marketing, promotion, financial planning, communication and IT. The aims and effectiveness of contemporary sports development schemes will also be evaluated in the context of trends in participation, organisational structures and government policy. The aim of this module is to enable students to produce a creative and innovative evidence based business plan and to effectively communicate their own personal narrative on their skills and attitudes.
Assessment Details
1. A 1500 word Planning document weighted at (60%) meeting LO 1 & 2
Through the completion of an evidenced based business plan
2. A 15-minute oral presentation of personal narrative on self and career management (40%) meeting LO 3 Final assessment.
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Feedback will be given on a formative presentation of the proposed intervention enabling valuable formative assessment of work prior to final submission. The method of presenting will also provide formative feedback on presentation skills required for assessment 2.
Through the completion of an evidenced based business plan
2. A 15-minute oral presentation of personal narrative on self and career management (40%) meeting LO 3 Final assessment.
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Feedback will be given on a formative presentation of the proposed intervention enabling valuable formative assessment of work prior to final submission. The method of presenting will also provide formative feedback on presentation skills required for assessment 2.
Learning Strategies
This module will include:
Scheduled learning and teaching hours
12 x 1-hour lecture (12 hours)
5 x 2-hour workshop (10 hours)
1 x 2-hour tutorials (2 hours)
1 x 2-hour student led workshop (2 hours)
Total 26 Hours scheduled learning and teaching
Specify the number of Guided Independent Study Hours attributed to each type of activity (eg reading / assessment preparation). Total hours should equate to Guided Independent Study Hours identified on page 1 of this form.
20 Hours Seminar preparation
60 Hours Searching internet sources
20 Hours Library study
24 Hours Preparation for assignment
Total 124 Hours of independent study.
Scheduled learning and teaching hours
12 x 1-hour lecture (12 hours)
5 x 2-hour workshop (10 hours)
1 x 2-hour tutorials (2 hours)
1 x 2-hour student led workshop (2 hours)
Total 26 Hours scheduled learning and teaching
Specify the number of Guided Independent Study Hours attributed to each type of activity (eg reading / assessment preparation). Total hours should equate to Guided Independent Study Hours identified on page 1 of this form.
20 Hours Seminar preparation
60 Hours Searching internet sources
20 Hours Library study
24 Hours Preparation for assignment
Total 124 Hours of independent study.
Texts
Hoye, R., Aaron, S., Matthew, N., & Bob, S. (2015). Sport management (1st ed.). Oxford: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann.
Houlihan, B. and Green, M. (eds) (2013) Routledge handbook of sports development. London: Routledge.
Hylton, K. (2013) Sports Development: Policy, Process and Practice. (3rd ed) London. Routledge.
Houlihan, B. and Green, M. (eds) (2013) Routledge handbook of sports development. London: Routledge.
Hylton, K. (2013) Sports Development: Policy, Process and Practice. (3rd ed) London. Routledge.
Resources
Access to Blackboard
IT resources
Library resources
Lecture room and teaching room with internet access.
Venue hire for event (Sports Hall, community centre etc)
IT resources
Library resources
Lecture room and teaching room with internet access.
Venue hire for event (Sports Hall, community centre etc)
Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the appropriateness of different approaches to sports development intended to enhance sport participation in the UK.
Enquiry
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
2. Apply in-depth knowledge to design and justify an evidence based sports development planning document appropriate to, and informed by, current professional practice from private, public or third sector, research and theory.
Problem Solving
Communication
Application
Analysis
3. Critically self-reflect on personal narrative of professional skills, attitudes and career management necessary for employment or further training of a professional or equivalent nature.
Reflection
Enquiry
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
2. Apply in-depth knowledge to design and justify an evidence based sports development planning document appropriate to, and informed by, current professional practice from private, public or third sector, research and theory.
Problem Solving
Communication
Application
Analysis
3. Critically self-reflect on personal narrative of professional skills, attitudes and career management necessary for employment or further training of a professional or equivalent nature.
Reflection