SR2S157 - Enterprise in Sport 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SR2S157 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Enterprise in Sport | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Sport | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Criminology | ||
| Module Leader: | Thomas Overton | ||
| Module Team: | Tony Wallis, Marek Ellis-Ebbrell, Danny Byrne, Melanie Tuckwell | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2014 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100095 - sports coaching | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
This module will introduce the students to the principles and processes relating to creativity and enterprising activity in sports development. Students will recognise various business models and appreciate the importance of applying key business skills in order to achieve successful outcomes when developing sport via effective business planning.
Content Summary
The nature and scope of enterprise and the characteristics of entrepreneurs.
The importance of creativity and innovation when developing sports initiatives.
Ideas creation for sports development.
Business research and environmental analysis.
Business models and formats.
Organisational structures.
The theories and principles of business strategy and planning for sports development.
The structure and development of business plans.
Funding sources to support entrepreneurial activity in sport.
Monitoring and evaluating the management of resources and performance for sustainability.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Seminar | 12 |
| Tutorial | 12 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 52 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Define the concept of enterprise and develop enterprising ideas based on sport and physical activity. |
| LO2 | Apply business skills in a sporting context. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Assessment (CW) | Presentation (CW) 1 | Students will present a contemporary sport related business proposal. | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Portfolio | Portfolio 1 | Students will be required to devise a series of independent components that combine to create a business plan for a sport or physical activity related service or product | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (CW) 1 | ✘ | ✘ | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✘ | ✘ | |