Module Details
Module Code: |
MGMT |
Module Title:
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Management and Development in Sport and Physical Activity
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Title:
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Management and Development in Sport and Physical Activity
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Paula Rankin
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Module Author:: |
Niamh Spratt
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Module Description: |
The aim of this module is to introduce students to the theory and practice of sports management and sports development.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Apply the concepts of sports management principles, theory and practice. |
LO2 |
Apply knowledge of sports development principles, theory and practice. |
LO3 |
Evaluate the role of local, national and international policies within the domains of sports management and sports development. |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Sports Management
History of sports management, role of management in sport, managing people in sport, planning, marketing, social media, ethics, event management, creating and managing effective committees and meetings, careers in sport and physical activity (PA).
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Sports Development
History of sports development, role of sports development officers, theory of sports development, structure of sport in Ireland, mass participation events, social/economic/political factors affecting sports/PA development, role of sport for non-sport purposes (e.g. inclusion, integration, community development, etc.), funding, and volunteering in sport/PA.
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Policy
International, national and local sport/PA policy, analysis and development of sport/PA policy, strategic planning for sport/PA, implementation planning.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 60.00% |
Project | 40.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
No End of Module Formal Examination |
Reassessment Requirement |
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
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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 |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
6.73 |
101 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Daniel Bloyce,Andy Smith. (2009), Sport, Policy, and Development, [ISBN: 9780415404075].
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Pedersen, Paul M.,Thibault, Lucie. (2018), Contemporary Sport Management 6th Edition, Human Kinetics, p.544, [ISBN: 9781492550952].
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Barrie Houlihan,Mick Green. (2013), Routledge Handbook of Sports Development, Taylor & Francis, p.656, [ISBN: 0-203-88558-9].
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| Other Resources |
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Sport Ireland,
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Sport and Development,
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National Sports Policy 2018-2027,
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EU Sport Policy,
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Beyond Sport,
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