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MMS711 - Introduction to the Sport Industry

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2021 unit information

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Last updated: 4 June 2021

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.

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 1.5 hour class, 1 x 1.5 hour seminar per week

Scheduled learning activities - cloud:

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
GLO2: Communication

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 

 

These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year

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% Week 5

Assessment 2: (Individual) Report (Business) (2000 Words) 30% 

2000 words 30% Week

Assessment 3: (Individual) - Online Examination

2 hours 50% Exam 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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