SR2S179 - Enterprise in Sport (On-line) 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SR2S179 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Enterprise in Sport (On-line) | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Sport | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Criminology | ||
| Module Leader: | Tony Wallis | ||
| Module Team: | Jay Probert, Chris Emsley | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100096 - sports development | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
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 | 38 |
| Independent Study | 152 |
| Directed Study | 10 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | Students will be required to devise and submit an outline business proposal for a sports development project | 0 | 1500 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work 1 | Students will deliver a sports development project and report on its outcomes - written work and practical event | 0 | 2500 | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Practical Written Work 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |