SR1S180 - Managing and Developing Rugby in the Community 02 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SR1S180 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Managing and Developing Rugby in the Community | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Sport | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Sports Coaching | ||
| Module Leader: | Dean Parsons | ||
| Module Team: | Jayne Ludlow | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| 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 | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 02 Sep 2017 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
The focus of this module is to provide students with the knowledge to be able to establish or support community rugby initiatives. The module will also involve students learning the key skills required to effectively manage dedicated rugby facilities and deliver successful community focused events.
The first half of the module requires students to understand the fundamentals of operations management within a rugby environment. The second part of the module will allow students to apply this knowledge in planning, delivering and evaluating a community rugby event.
Content Summary
Understanding of the fundamentals of the following operational elements applied within an appropriate rugbyl environment:
Marketing
Funding & Finance
Health & Safety
Human Resource Management
Legal aspects
Programming
Performance Management
Planning and delivering community rugby initiatives including: sustainable clubs, taster events and annual events.
The importance of entrepreneurship within modern society and its applicability to rugby.
Management of self and other people, including functions, roles and relationships (incorporating performance).
Managing a safe, effective and ethical environment for sporting activities.
Examination of the ethical issues faced in running rugby initiatives and organisations including: ensuring inclusivity, morality and corporate social responsibility.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 48 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To understand the key management functions required within the community rugby development industry. |
| LO2 | To apply knowledge of the key management functions in an appropriate rugby development 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 the importance of operational management elements within a community rugby setting (group task) | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Project (CW) 1 | Students plan, deliver and evaluate a live event designed to increase participation in rugby. (Group task) | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Project (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |