Sport Development & Management
Module Code: LEED 2060
Aimed at: Level 2 & 3 Students
Module Credits: 10
Teaching Period: Module delivered twice across the year in both Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Module Summary
Sport Development is an ever growing and complex field of study. From education to health, crime and the Olympics, sport has a part to play. In this module, you will look at the sporting landscape in the U.K and how government contributes to the development of sport. The module will also look at the key challenges sport and physical activity face and what strategies and programmes have been devised to tackle these. You will develop your analysis and evaluation skills through looking critically at these interventions and the impact they have, and will develop innovative interventions to tackle key issues for sport and physical activity both at the university and throughout the UK.
This Module Will Cover:
Students will develop a critical understanding of what the sports development and sports management environment looks like, the skills required to succeed and types of challenges you may expect to face. Students will then apply this understanding to develop strategies and plans to tackle key sport and development challenges.
Content on this module will include;
- What is Sports Development
- The national perspective – Government
- What is current sport policy and how is it delivered and monitored
- The role of physical activity and health
- Sport, education and young people
- Key issues affecting participation in sport and physical activity
Assessment
This module is assessed in two parts;
- Group Presentation – 50%
- Written Report – 50%
Module Delivery:
These modules use a hybrid approach. Online materials are used to support face-to-face and in-person teaching.
Additional Support:
Students will have a range of support and access points available to them through this module.
- Individual Tutorials
- Discussion Boards
- Formative Assessments
- Consultation Hours
