Sport Management and Development (9372.1)

This unit serves as an introduction to the principal administrative structures responsible for the delivery of sport in Australia. These structures are then compared to those in other countries. An overview of how policies, objectives and plans are identified, developed and implemented in sport is also provided.

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate understanding of the structure and delivery of sport in Australia and identify similarities and differences in other international sport systems;
2. Identify the major issues confronting Australian sport;
3. Critically examine the concept of Sport for All in an Australian context;
4. Explain how policies are developed, objectives set, and plans implemented by, government and non-government agencies; and
5. Reflect on and summarise the skills required to gain employment in the sport industry.

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 - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

7978 Australian Sport System.

Equivalent units

7978 Australian Sport System.

Assumed knowledge

None.