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Introduction to Management
Definition of management; Introduction to functions of management (planning, leading, organising, controlling & staffing); Levels of management; Management roles, skills & characteristics; Types of Sports Organisations (profit/ non- profit)
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The Sporting Environment
Definition & importance of understanding the environment in which clubs operate. Macro & micro forces; SWOT, PESTEL;
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Planning
Types of plans. The planning process. Strategic planning in sports NGBs.
The decision making process; Approaches to decision-making. Objective setting
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Organising
Types of organisational structures. Design of organisational structures. Organisational structures of NGBs/ clubs.
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Volunteerism
Definition of volunteerism; Nature of volunteerism. Individual & organisational perspectives of volunteering. Challenges & barriers of volunteering. Process of recruitment & selection of volunteers . Reasons for volunteerism (organisational and personal). The management of volunteers (recruitment, screening, ongoing management).
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Leadership
Definitions of Leadership; Theories of Leadership; Leadership styles
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Motivation
Define motivation; Describe key concepts/theories of motivation; team building; motivation & sports management; Contemporary approaches to motivation
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Ethics & Sports Organisation
Definition and introduction to ethics. The manager and their role. Ethical considerations in coach development.
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Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Stephen P. Robbins,Mary A. Coulter. (2021), Management, Global Edition, 15th. [ISBN: 9781292340883].
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Trish Bradbury, Ian O'Boyle. (2017), Understanding Sport Management, Routledge, London, p.288, [ISBN: 9781138100626].
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Supplementary Book Resources |
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Chris Mackintosh. (2020), Foundations of Sport Development, Routledge, p.216, [ISBN: 9780367345846].
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Stephen P. Robbins,Mary A. Coulter. (2017), Management, Pearson, p.752, [ISBN: 9780134527604].
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Margaret Linehan. (2011), Make That Grade Management, Gill Education, p.176, [ISBN: 9780717149858].
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Siobhán Tiernan,Michael Morley,Edel Foley. (2013), Modern Management, Gill Education, p.384, [ISBN: 9780717156320].
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