SR1S207 - Promotion and Marketing in Sport 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: SR1S207
Module Title: Promotion and Marketing in Sport
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Health, Sport and Professional Practice
Faculty Sub Group: Football Coaching and Development
Module Leader: Adam Sherratt
Module Team: Chris Emsley
First Intended Intake: APR 2023 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: 100097 - sports management
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2023
Valid To 31 Aug 2029

Module Aims

To create an understanding of the roles of sports press officers, marketers, and promoters.

Develop strong marketing and public relations skills and brand awareness while also developing functional skills in these areas.

Content Summary

Students will gain an awareness of the various promotion and marketing roles within the industry and understand the different ways in which they contribute to various elements of sports communications.

Investigating promotional methods used in the sports industry and understanding the basics of marketing theory and brand development.

Students will learn how to interpret a project brief; apply key marketing principles and methods of promoting sports brands within the context of PR, marketing and advertising; and understand their place within a contemporary business environment.

Students will also be encouraged to develop their awareness of their personal brand.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 40
Work based learning 100
Directed Study 52
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 8
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concept of Marketing communications, models and principles.
LO2 Analyse performance and the position of a brand in the marketplace through the analysis of a relevant communications strategy.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Student Choice 1 Analyse a crisis situation based at a professional sports organisation. Plan and execute an appropriate response on behalf of the organisation. 10 1500 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Case study 1 An analysis of the approaches used within the industry in relation to key areas of marketing, promotion and PR within the context of specific sports case studies. 0 1500 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Student Choice 1
Case study 1

Reading List

Fahy, J and Jobber, D. (2012). Foundations of Marketing. 4thedn. Sussex: McGraw Hill.

Irwin, RL, Sutton, WA, McCarthy, LM (2008) Sport Promotion and Sales Management. Human Kinetics. Leeds

Johnson, G., Whittington R., & Scholes, K. (2011). Exploring Strategy: 9th Edition London: Financial Times Press.

L'Etang J (2008) Public Relations: Concepts, Practice and Critique, Sage.

Smith, P.R; Taylor, J: (2004). Marketing Communications – An integrated Approach 4th Edition. Kogan Page Ltd.

International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship

Sport Marketing Quarterly Journal