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Classes and seminars in Trimester 2, 2020 will be online.
Last updated: 2 June 2020
Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.
1 x 1.5 hour class, 1 x 1.5 hour seminar per week
Online independent and collaborative learning including 1 x 1.5-hour class, 1 x 1.5-hour seminar per week (recordings provided)
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.
These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this UnitAt the completion of this Unit, successful students can:
ULO1
To establish working definitions of sport and their implications for sport management.
ULO2
To develop an appreciation of the precursors of contemporary sport and sport organisations.
ULO3
To develop an understanding of the agencies responsible for the organisation of sport in Australia and internationally, as well as the inter-relationships among these agencies.
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilitiesGLO2: Communication GLO6: Self-management
ULO4
To examine and evaluate the governance, management and policy practices of sport organisations.
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO6: Self-management
ULO5
To analyse social, cultural, ethical and global issues impacting upon sport and sport organisations.
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment 1: (Group 3-4 students) -
Video Presentation
Written Report
15 minutes
2 x 500 words
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.
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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