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

Reading List

https://rl.talis.com/3/southwales/lists/0845ACF6-FF53-9D9C-02E6-237A4F101217.html?lang=en