bus3sst sport study tour

SPORT STUDY TOUR

BUS3SST

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

The Sport Study Tour will provide you with the opportunity to extend your formal academic learning beyond the local classroom into the global sport environment. By participating in this program you will enhance your professional skills and knowledge, and broaden your networks in an international sport setting. The program aims to provide Sport Management and Sport Development students with a unique experience to immerse yourself in the UK sport system while based at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU). This program will provide unique access to the professional and community elements of the UK sport system, leveraging the La Trobe University partnership with MMU and their partners such as Manchester City FC, Manchester City Council and UK Sport. Participating in this study tour in the multicultural and sporting city of Manchester will enhance your understanding of different cultural contexts, values and practices, as part of the process of becoming and global citizen.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorPam Kappelides

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveYes

Learning ActivitiesSite visits, presentations, seminars, discussions and analysis of a case study.

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Critical Issues in Global Sport Management

Resource TypeOther resource

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorNico Schulenkorf and Stephen Frawley

Year2016

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherRoutledge

ISBN9781138911239

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedYes

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Explore the UK sport system, specifically the focus of UK national sport policy, the delivery of community sport programs in a multicultural setting, community and elite sport facility and event management issues, and the operations of professional sport clubs.

02. Work effectively with others to critically analyse the complexities of designing and delivering sport for development and urban regeneration programs leveraging sport.

03. Critically evaluate the media and communications challenges faced by contemporary sport organisations and their partner organisations in dealing with fans, members, owners, stakeholders and commercial partners.

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