Sport Innovation and Program Development (11562.1)

This unit explores the role of sport innovation and program development in light of health, social, political and economic demands in which the sport industry exists. The concept of sport for all is explored in detail, with consideration given to benchmark practices that have improved the health and well-being of minority groups, especially people with a disability, those from linguistic and culturally diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as first people. Innovation and social entrepreneurship is considered throughout the unit as a means by which sport can be delivered and how sport can be utilised as a vehicle. Sport for development is examined in detail by considering sport as a vehicle to build communities and social cohesion.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Explain how the 'sport for all' concept enables inclusiveness and promotes innovative thinking to deliver sport products;
2. Identify and appraise the principles of program development and how these must be contextualised to meet the needs of various population groups;
3. Implement the principles of sport development pathways to further develop a sport within a club, state-based, or social organisation;
4. Compare and contrast the health practices of minority population groups and formulate sport programs that have the capacity to develop lifelong health and wellbeing within these populations;
5. Appraise the value of sport as a vehicle to build social communities within a variety of populations; and
6. Demonstrate critical analysis skills to allow for innovation in sport delivery.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

7983 Contemporary Issues in Sport

Assumed knowledge

Introductory knowledge of sport for all as a concept and organisations involved in delivering sport.