The module will provide students with an in depth knowledge of sports development and the process and models that underpin the rationale of this growing area of both sport policy and practice. Sports development plans and programmes will be studied in the context of academic research, enabling the student to both examine the subject of sports development, as well as acquire some key vocational skills. Previous and current national projects will be reviewed, providing examples of the changing nature and impacts upon sports development and the inter relationships of organisations concerned. Government motives for involvement in sports development will be considered and 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. In essence, the primary aim of this module is to enable students to present an evidence based sports development plan.

A 2000 word Development Plan weighted at (100%) meeting LO 1 & 2
Through the completion of an evidenced based sports development plan

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):

Feedback will be given on a formative proposal of the evidence based sports development plan enabling valuable formative assessment of work prior to final submission.

This module will include:

Scheduled learning and teaching hours
12 x 1-hour lecture (12 hours)
5 x 2-hour workshop (10 hours)
2 x 2 hour tutorials (4 hours)


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
24 Hours Library study
20 Hours Preparation for assignment

Total 124 Hours of independent study.

Green, M and Houlihan, B (2005) Elite Sport Development Policy Learning and Political Priorities. 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.
Levermore. R and Beacom. A (2009) Sport and International Development. Palgrave Macmillan.

Access to Blackboard
IT resources
Library resources
Lecture room and teaching room with internet access.
Venue hire for event (Sports Hall, community centre etc)

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
Reflection

2. Apply in-depth knowledge to design and justify an evidence based sports development plan appropriate to, and informed by, current professional practice, research and theory.
Problem Solving
Communication
Application

The module will provide you with an in depth knowledge of sports development and the process and models that underpin the rationale of this growing area of both sport policy and practice. Sports development plans and programmes will be studied in the context of academic research, enabling you to both examine the subject of sports development, as well as acquire some key vocational skills. Previous and current national projects will be reviewed, providing examples of the changing nature and impacts upon sports development and the inter relationships of organisations concerned. Government motives for involvement in sports development will be considered and 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. In essence, the primary aim of this module is to enable you to present an evidence based sports development plan.