| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Health and Wellbeing |
| Unit Title: | Internship in Sport Management |
| Unit ID: | ISMAN3010 |
| Credit Points: | 30.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (ISMAN2004) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | (ISMAN3009) |
| ASCED: | 080399 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
Students are offered a unique opportunity to engage in the sport and recreation industry by completing 280 hours internship. The 30 credit point internship is offered to the third year Bachelor of International Sport Management students. The main focus of the internship is for students to further enhance their skills and knowledge developed throughout their Degree and to gain practical experience in the sport and recreation industry. This 30 credit point internship enables students to develop valuable networks and skills to assist with their future employment within the industry. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | Yes - days |
| Supplementary Assessment:No |
| Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit. |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | |  | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Build knowledge of industry related practices and expectations to facilitate career development pathways. |
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| K2. | Explain principles, concepts, and theories learnt throughout the Bachelor of Sport Management Program, as they apply to sport management and workplace practice. |
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| K3. | Evaluate and explain the major learning components developed from working in the sport and recreation industry. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Critically reflect on personal strengths and weaknesses in workplace performance to develop goals and strategies to further develop personal professional capacity in the workplace. |
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| S2. | Display problem-solving skills required to overcome issues within the workplace. |
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| S3. | Demonstrate communication skills such as oral presentation, professional writing, listening and assertive behaviour with industry professionals and higher education personnel. |
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| S4. | Demonstrate proficient personal management skills including effective time management, professional conduct, presentation and organisational skills. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Apply theoretical knowledge and skills gained throughout the Bachelor of International Sport Management degree to identify issues and problems within the workplace experience and negotiate effective resolutions. |
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| A2. | Critically reflect on personal performance and establish goals and strategies to improve on workplace performance. |
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| A3. | Engage in workplace practices and demonstrate suitable workplace behaviour. |
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| A4. | Reflect on personal workplace experience and identify major learning components. |
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| A5. | Communicate through oral and written skills throughout the workplace experience. |
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| Unit Content: |
This course will link the theoretical content of courses undertaken as part of the Bachelor of International Sport Management degree over the preceding two and a half years, with the practical application in the workplace. The 30 credit point internship involves 280 hours practical experience in the sport and recreation industry, jointly supervised by Federation University, School of Science, Psychology and Sport and workplace industry mentor. |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, S3,S4, A3, A5 | Preparation of Internship Write an application letter and resume to reflect the internship placement position description Submit a Professional Practice contract | Submission of application letter, resume and Professional Practice contract for internship hours | S/U | | 2. | K1, K3, S2-S4, A1-A5 | During Internship Attend a minimum of 1 placement reflection meeting with a Federation University, School of Science, Psychology and Sport staff member Participation in a half day workshop conducted by Federation University, School of Science, Psychology and Sport staff members | Attendance and participation in meeting and workshop | S/U | | 3. | K1-K3, S1-S4, A1-A5 | Completion of Internship Complete a minimum of 280 hours of approved internship placement Students are to have an exit meeting with workplace supervisor to discuss Sports Management Internship Employability Skills Framework Evaluation and overall performance | Submission of statement of hours form and exit meeting with workplace supervisor | S/U | | 4. | K1, K3, S1-S4, A1-A5 | Regularly reflect on workplace experiences and personal performance | Placement reflection report | 20-40% | | 5. | K1, S1-S4, A1-A5 | Supervisors Written Appraisal | Employability Skills Framework Evaluation form | 10-20% | | 6. | K1-K3, S1-S4, A1-A5 | Prepare a written report on internship placement | Written report | 40-60% | | 7. | K1, K3, S1-S4, A1-A5 | Prepare and present a synopsis of the experience, explaining the role taken within the host organisation and personal reflections of the experience. | Presentation | 10-20% |
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