Sports Development

 

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Department: Health & Leisure Studies Module Code: SPRT61000
Level: Level 6 Contact Hours: 48
Duration: 1 Semester Directed Study Hours: 0
Effective Term: 2014/15 Indep. Study Hours: 52
Credits: 5

Prerequisite Knowledge:

  None

Module Description/Aims:

  The module will introduce students to the principles of continuum wide sport development. The practice and provision of sport will be examined and opportunities for future change -using developmental frameworks- to devise enhanced ways of promoting interest, participation or performance in sport will be explored. Sports development as a contested term will be explored to allow the student to develop an appreciation of the range of meanings of the term.  


 
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Contact Type Hours
Lecture2 Per Week
Tutorial2 Per Week


 
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On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:
No. Description/Learning Outcomes
1Outline the development of sport through the eras of societal change
2Outline the provision of sport at each of the four stages of the sports continuum
3Use theoretical frameworks to analyse, plan and evaluate sports provision at community level
4Articulate the role of key sport structures at community level to enhance the breath and quality of sports opportunities
5Discuss sources of evidence in relation to current and future development priorities.


 
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Learning Strategies
The module will explore the theory and practice of sports development. Lectures will cover theoretical dimensions of sports development and tutorials will facilitate discussion of readings, learning tasks and relevant case studies. Where possible guest lecturers will be included to ground the perspectives.


 
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Content Detail
Sport and change• Historical perspectives of sport - ancient to modern Olympics,
• Changing values in sport through the eras.
• Sport development- development of sport -V- Development through sport -
• Potential benefits of sport (health, economic, social, cognitive, environmental)
• Evolution of a theory of sports development from the European Council Continuum through to modern day frameworks that inform provision
Sport development concepts• Sports development as a contested term, definitions and interpretations
• The sports continuum,
• The 7P's of sports development
• Structures and pathways in sport
• Principles of sports development practice
• Typologies of sport
• Ethical dimensions of leadership in sport
Sports Provision Exploration of
• philosophies (values, beliefs, ethos)
• processes (consultation, advocacy, research, partnerships, planning/monitoring/evaluation of impact)
• policies (participation and performance, metrics for tracking, criteria for evaluating, forces of influence)
• programmes (ranges of purposes, types of inherent challenges, needs and resources)
• promotion (marketing, relationship building)
• personnel (leadership) and
• places (facilities and amenities) at each stage of the continuum.

Agency and sport• Relevance of sport across government departments
• Facilitators of sports participation
• Facilitators of sports development
• Evidence sources for decision making in sport


 
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Assessment Strategies
Assessment criteria will be given to students when assessment details are given. Assessments will be structured to promote additional learning as well as consolidation of past learning. Deadlines will be strictly adhered to and a daily reduction of 5% will be applied in the case of late submissions


 
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Learning Outcome Assessment Category Assessment Method Additional Information % alloc
1, 2, 3Continuous AssessmentClass ExamSnap shot assessment 10
2, 3, 4, 5Continuous AssessmentAssignment - Out of ClassA research based project to promote learning will be assigned. Criteria for assessment will be given when assessment outline is given. Projects will be structured to require students to integrate a range of themes covered in class.30
1, 2, 3, 4, 5Final Exam (Scheduled)Final Written ExamEssay type questions with criteria given to students in advance.60


 
Reading List show detail >>
   
 
Type ISBN Title Author Publisher Year Edition Library Link
Essential9780415675802Sport Development: Policy, Process and Practice
Hylton, K.
Routledge		20133view
Essential0750685627Management of Sports Development
Girginov Vassil
Butterworth-Heinemann		2008-
Essential9780415544016Strategic Sport Development
Stephen Robson, Kirstie Simpson, Lee Tucker
Routledge		20131-


 
Journals and Websites show detail >>
   
 
Type Description
Websitewww.sportdevelopment.org.uk
Websitewww.lin.ca
JournalEuropean Sports management Quarterly
JournalSports management
JournalLeisure studies
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