SR1S171 - Managing Sport 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 5

Associated Module Information

Module Code: SR1S171
Module Title: Managing Sport
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Sport
Faculty Sub Group: Sports Coaching
Module Leader: Tony Wallis
Module Team: Chris Emsley, Robyn Pinder, Adam Sherratt, Marek Ellis-Ebbrell, Danny Byrne, Melanie Tuckwell
First Intended Intake: SEP 2024 Final Year of Intake: 2029
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100095 - sports coaching
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 5
Valid From 01 Sep 2024
Valid To 31 Aug 2030

Module Aims

This module will allow students to gain an appreciation of the key management skills and disciplines required in managing and developing sport from several operational contexts; recognise the issues associated with managing a range of sport environments; analyse a selection of contemporary sports operations and businesses; appreciate the importance of managing and delivering sports events as a vital delivery tool for sports development. 

Content Summary

The nature and scope of sport management and the principles of management. 

The management of key operational elements in delivering sport including service quality, health and safety, finance, human resources, marketing, programming, and performance management. 

The nature and growth of sports events and their impact 

The principles of event management – planning, delivery, and evaluation of sports events. 

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Practical classes and workshops 48
Independent Study 100
Directed Study (including online independent learning) 40
Active/simulation based 12
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 By the end of this module, students will be able to present the key considerations and functional aspects of managing sport in the community.
LO2 By the end of this module, students will be able to effectively plan, deliver and evaluate a community sport event.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 Students will plan, organise, deliver, and peer assess the management of a simulated community sports or physical activity competition/event. 60 N/A 100 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1