Module Descriptors
BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURISM FOR SPORTS THERAPISTS
SPOR60927
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Edward Stanhope
Email: edward.stanhope@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 29
Independent Study Hours: 121
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- Online Business Qualification - one hour weighted at 30%
- Develop and Present a Business Plan - 2000 words or equivalent weighted at 70%
Module Details
Indicative Content
This module is designed to give sports therapy students an understanding of key issues relating to business management, development and entrepreneurism.
On completion of the module students will have the tools and knowledge to plan and develop their own business and will have an in depth understanding of the working environment they are likely to be working in as a sports therapist.
Key concepets covered will include: common operational issues and management; managing and employing staff; starting a company (sole trader vs limited company); implications of VAT and corporate taxes; marketing your company (including SWOT analysis and the development of the 4 P’s); branding and advertising; and financial considerations (including cash flow forcasts, budgetary issues etc…)
A series of guest lecturers will be presenting their stories and talking about how they became successful in their careers / businesses. These will include successful local business leaders, sports therapists, physiotherpists etc… This information should be used to inspire business ideas and potentially help to guide furture career chocies and development.
On completion of the module students will have the tools and knowledge to plan and develop their own business and will have an in depth understanding of the working environment they are likely to be working in as a sports therapist.
Key concepets covered will include: common operational issues and management; managing and employing staff; starting a company (sole trader vs limited company); implications of VAT and corporate taxes; marketing your company (including SWOT analysis and the development of the 4 P’s); branding and advertising; and financial considerations (including cash flow forcasts, budgetary issues etc…)
A series of guest lecturers will be presenting their stories and talking about how they became successful in their careers / businesses. These will include successful local business leaders, sports therapists, physiotherpists etc… This information should be used to inspire business ideas and potentially help to guide furture career chocies and development.
Learning Outcomes
1. DEVELOP A KNOWLEDGE OF, AND CRITICALLY EVALUATE, KEY ISSUES RELATING TO THE GLOBAL SPORTS THERAPY INDUSTRY AND THE DEVELOPMENT / MARKETING OF A SPORTS THERAPY RELATED BUSINESS.
Knowledge and understanding
Enquiry
Learning
Problem Solving
Knowledge and understanding
Enquiry
Learning
Problem Solving
Assessment Details
1. Online Business Qualification 30% 1hour
2. Develop and Present a Business Plan 70% 2000 words or equivalent
2. Develop and Present a Business Plan 70% 2000 words or equivalent
Learning Strategies
The total learning time for this module is¿150¿hours. Comprising of¿29 hours of formal teaching and¿121¿hours of guided independent study.
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (29 hours)
13 x 2 hour workshops
6 x 30 min webinars
Guided Independent Study: (121 hours)
39 hours tutor-directed independent study (inc online blended learning tasks)
26 hours MOS work
28 hours in assessment preparation
28 hours student-led independent study
All assessment briefs are available now on Microsoft Teams, the details of when they are due to be submitted are in the module handbook and in the assessment guidelines. All feedback will be given in accordance with the University’s 20 working day policy.
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The teaching schedule for this module is available in Microsoft Teams.
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (29 hours)
13 x 2 hour workshops
6 x 30 min webinars
Guided Independent Study: (121 hours)
39 hours tutor-directed independent study (inc online blended learning tasks)
26 hours MOS work
28 hours in assessment preparation
28 hours student-led independent study
All assessment briefs are available now on Microsoft Teams, the details of when they are due to be submitted are in the module handbook and in the assessment guidelines. All feedback will be given in accordance with the University’s 20 working day policy.
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The teaching schedule for this module is available in Microsoft Teams.
Resources
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture room
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities
Access to Microsoft Teams
Student licenses for GMetrix and Centiport
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities
Access to Microsoft Teams
Student licenses for GMetrix and Centiport
Web Descriptor
This module is designed to give you an understanding of key issues relating to business management, development and entrepreneurism.
On completion of the module you will have the tools and knowledge to plan and develop your own business and will have an in depth understanding of the working environment you are likely to be working in as a sports therapist.
Key concepts covered will include: common operational issues and management; managing and employing staff; starting a company (sole trader vs limited company); implications of VAT and corporate taxes; marketing your company (including SWOT analysis and the development of the 4 P’s); branding and advertising; and financial considerations (including cash flow forecasts, budgetary issues etc…)
A series of guest lecturers will be presenting their stories and talking about how they became successful in their careers / businesses. These will include successful local business leaders, sports therapists, physiotherapists etc… This information should be used to inspire business ideas and potentially help to guide future career choices and development.
On completion of the module you will have the tools and knowledge to plan and develop your own business and will have an in depth understanding of the working environment you are likely to be working in as a sports therapist.
Key concepts covered will include: common operational issues and management; managing and employing staff; starting a company (sole trader vs limited company); implications of VAT and corporate taxes; marketing your company (including SWOT analysis and the development of the 4 P’s); branding and advertising; and financial considerations (including cash flow forecasts, budgetary issues etc…)
A series of guest lecturers will be presenting their stories and talking about how they became successful in their careers / businesses. These will include successful local business leaders, sports therapists, physiotherapists etc… This information should be used to inspire business ideas and potentially help to guide future career choices and development.