Sport Innovation and Program Development (11562.2)

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. Appraise the value of sport as a vehicle to build social communities within a variety of populations;
2. Identify and appraise the principles of program development and how these must be contextualised to meet the needs of various population groups;
3. Demonstrate critical analysis skills to allow for innovation in sport delivery; and
4. Identify and evaluate technological advancements in sport from a management perspective.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
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 - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
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 - evaluate and adopt new technology

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.