Module Details

Module Code: MGMT H3357
Module Title: People Management Skills (Sports)
Title: People Management Skills (Sports)
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Myles Kelly
Module Author:: John Trehy
Domains:  
Module Description: The aims of the module is to encourage students to develop their understanding of human resource management and people management skills in sports organisations. Students will gain an insight into how to manage and motivate people towards key goals and objectives. Students will gain a greater awareness of themselves and how to plan out their career while taking into account their own preferences and styles. Students will gain an insight into key management development skills and how to take the step into management. Students are expected to attend lectures, engage in self-reflective exercises, prepare for and contribute to class discussions.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe, analyse and explain the core functions of Human Resource Management (HRM)
LO2 Develop self awareness and understanding of own people management style and skills
LO3 Outline and discuss ways to successfully manage and motivate people in different business and sporting contexts.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Introduction to HRM and People Management
Define and explain HRM and the key components of people management. Consider how this has evolved over time. Identify importance of understanding concepts for successful management. HRM in a sporting context. Developing Management skills.
HRM in Sporting Organisations
1. Resourcing: Recruitment and selection, retention and turnover; 2. Performance Management and Appraisals; 3. Reward Management; 4. Training and Development; 5. Job Design
Developing Management Skills
1. Motivating others; 2. Problem Solving and Decision Making; 3. Building Relationships; 4. Building Effective Teams and Teamwork; 5 Managing the Psychological Contract; 6. Creating a Culture
Managing Yourself and PDP
An introduction to continuing professional development and personal development planning; establishing your vision of success; career development; managing and planning your career. Developing self-awareness
Skills Development
Communication and Presentation Skills;
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Examination/Essay/Group Project/Presentation/Case studies- Example - Carry out own self evaluation and map out a career pathway - review strengths and weaknesses towards same and presentation.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 60
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Examination/Essay/Group Project/Presentation/Case studies - example - review of core HRM functions in a sporting organisation and the benefits of people management
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description Every Week 6.00 6
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • David A. Whetten,Kim S. Cameron. (2015), Developing Management Skills, Global Edition, 9th. Pearson Education Limited, [ISBN: 9781292097480].
  • Ronan Carbery and Christine Cross. (2019), Human Resource Management, 2nd. MacMillan Education UK.
  • Stella Cottrell. (2015), Skills for Success - Personal Development and Employability, 3rd. Palgrave MacMillan - Red Globe Press, p.400, [ISBN: 9781137426529].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Fiona Whiting. (2020), Human Resource Practice, 8th. Kogan Page, p.336, [ISBN: 9781789665765].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Gould, D., & Carson, S.. (2008), Life skills development through sport: current status and future directions, International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 1.
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Bridgstock, R. (2009), The graduate attributes we’ve overlooked: enhancing graduate employability through career management skills, Higher Education Research & Development, 28.
  • Jones, G.. (2002), Performance Excellence: A Personal Perspective on the Link Between Sport and Business, Journal of applied sport psychology, 14.
Other Resources
Discussion Note: