MMS711 - Introduction to the Sport Industry
Unit details
| Year: | 2024 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Scott Field Trimester 2: Scott Field |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 1 x 1.5 hour class, 1 x 1.5 hour seminar per week |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | Online independent and collaborative learning including 1 x 1.5 hour class, 1 x 1.5 hour seminar per week (recordings provided) |
Content
The unit provides an overview of the Australian sports system. Its key objectives are to analyse the structure, function and inter-relationships of various agencies responsible for the delivery of sport in Australia, and to allow students to critically analyse a variety of contemporary issues confronting sport and sport managers. Such issues may include funding for sport, the use of drugs and the control of violence in sport.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Plan for, evaluate, and reflect on sport, and management of the business of sport in contemporary society through facilitated and self-directed learning approaches. | GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO2 | Access, identify, and integrate relevant academic and industry resources central to sport management discipline. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO3: Digital Literacy |
| ULO3 | Articulate and explain the history, function, and operational environment of sport nationally and internationally. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Examine and evaluate social, cultural, and environmental issues as they relate to management, governance, and policy in sport. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: (Individual) Regular engagement in online activities and discussion | 1500 words equivalent | 20% | Weekly |
| Assessment 2: (Individual) Report (Business) | 2000 words | 30% | Week 5 |
| End-of-unit assessment task: Written | 2 hours | 50% | End-of-Unit Assessment Period |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: MMS711 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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