Introduction to International Sport Management

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Effective Term: 2024/05
Institute / School :Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Unit Title: Introduction to International Sport Management
Unit ID: ISMAN1001
Credit Points: 15.00
Prerequisite(s): Nil
Co-requisite(s): Nil
Exclusion(s): Nil
ASCED: 080301
Other Change:  
Brief description of the Unit

This unit provides an introduction to the principles and practices of management and organisation of the international sport sector including non-profit and professional sport organisations. The unit explores critical issues and concepts in international sport management including the structure and governance of global sport and how this differs across countries, regions and cultures throughout the world. The unique features of international, national and local sport are analysed.

Grade Scheme: Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)
Work Experience Indicator:
No work experience
Placement Component:
Supplementary Assessment:No
Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit.
Course Level:
Level of Unit in CourseAQF Level(s) of Course
5678910
Introductory                                        
Intermediate                                                
Advanced                                                
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge:
K1.

Identify and discuss the unique features of sport and their influence on the management of international, national and local sport organisations.

K2.

Identify and describe the structure, influences and responsibilities of the global sport industry.

K3.

Define and explain the intercultural management of international sport in the context of nationalism, regionalisation, globalisation and internationalisation.

Skills:
S1.

Research and synthesise information to interpret and analyse global issues and influences relating to international sport management.

S2.

Assess and critique the different cultural and governance models of international and national sport.

Application of knowledge and skills:
A1.

Apply the key concepts and principles of international sport management to different scenarios and issues to demonstrate an understanding and comprehension of international and national sport.

Unit Content:

Unit content topics may include: Introduction to international sport management Historical background of globalised sport industry Definition of sport and unique features of sport Structure of global sport and how the current business model works. Governance in International sport  Sources of funding for Global sport Intercultural management for sport organisations Global trends impacting sport management Field of play – different countries explored: demographics governance of sport management of sport major sport events

Graduate Attributes:
 Learning Outcomes AssessedAssessment TasksAssessment TypeWeighting
1.

K1, K2, S1, A1

To demonstrate application of knowledge of the unique features of sport to practical applications.

E-poster

20-40%

2.

K2, S1, S2, A1

To demonstrate knowledge of the structure, influences and responsibilties of the global sport industry through effective written communication to practical applications.

Written report

30-50%

3.

K2, K3, S1, S2, A1

To demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical principles and their practical application of intercultural management of international sport.

Interactive oral

30-40%

Adopted Reference Style:
APA  ()

Professional Standards / Competencies:
 Standard / Competency