BA (Hons) Sport Business Management with Foundation Year

Module: 3SR006

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module will enable to you develop your understanding of how lifestyle factors affect exercise and health behaviour. You will explore the role of exercise and sedentary behaviour in the maintenance of health and wellbeing, and the prevention of a large number of diseases, including coronary heart disease, diabetes and obesity. You will investigate the relationship between physical, social and mental/emotional health, and identify strategies for maintaining and improving health and wellbeing

Module: 3SR005

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

In this module you will explore and debate a range of current issues related to sport and physical activity. In this engaging module you will investigate fascinating questions within topics such as influences on human performance and health, coaching and teaching practice, sport media and marketing. You will undertake and investigation on one current issue that you will select from a range of options.

Module: 3ED004

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

You will work with peers on case studies centred on the concept of the family. You will learn how different professions work together through group tasks.

Module: 3ED002

Credits: 40

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

The module is a combination of academic study skills and problem based learning designed to develop your skills and prepare you for undergraduate study. You will learn skills such as critical reading, academic writing and the importance of referencing. You will learn about working with others to solve problems. Learning Outcomes 1) Carry out defined investigative strategies and communicate results effectively in a given format 2) Use a range of digital tools to complete tasks effectively 3) Collect information to inform a choice of solutions to problems 4) Reflect on own and others' behaviours and capabilities against given criteria

Module: 3ED003

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

The module will introduce you to ethical issues within your field of study. You will explore issues of respect for others, cultural awareness, and equality and diversity in your subject. You will be faced with ethical dilemmas and will need to formulate responses that demonstrate your understanding of what it means to be an ethical practitioner.

Module: 4SR056

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

You will identify your current knowledge, experience and interests in a selected area of study and create an action plan to support your progression into Higher Education. You will describe how your previous experiences have provided a platform for you to study sport at university. This will provide a basis to create and develop an action plan for your first year of study. In doing so, you will develop your ability to retrieve information and improve your communication skills.

Module: 4SR047

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module aims to introduce you to the key operational responsibilities of a sport business manager. The module examines internal and external policies and processes and explores pertinent legal and regulatory requirements. You will explore principles of operational planning including the development of an operational plan, sport business finance, responsibilities in relation to health and safety and risk management. Real-world scenarios and opportunities to apply knowledge to practice are provided to support your understanding of the subject area.

Module: 4SR049

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module encourages you to consider your career goals and aspirations and understand what is required to secure graduate-level employment in your selected industry. You will explore the local job market to understand what skills and experiences employers value. You will complete a range of tasks that enable you to understand where you currently are in developing a relevant skill set in relation to what is required. You will develop an action plan that will enable you to work towards your career goals.

Module: 4SR050

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

In this module you will be introduced to the concept of research in the sport industry. Much more emphasis is now being placed on sports organisations to evidence impact and as such, an understanding of demonstrating impact through research is fundamental to those who wish to work in the sport industry. You will be introduced to different types of research and when they might be used, exploring how research informs practice in the sport industry. You will also develop confidence in your own research skills by learning some of the key processes to collect and interpret data.

Module: 4SR035

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

Sport marketing is a growing industry. This module will give you an insight into sport media and marketing from local, national and global perspectives. You will learn about how media has changed and developed, the different forms of media available within a sports business management context and the contribution it makes to the success of organisations, teams, events and individual performers. You will examine how media and marketing is used in different contexts, for example when organising an event or initiative or promoting activities at a sport facility. You will explore theories and principles of sport marketing and their application to relevant contexts. You will learn how media technology is used to connect with target audiences. In addition you will consider inclusivity and how principles of inclusivity relate to media and marketing. Problem based learning and industry case studies will be used to support your learning in this module

Module: 4SR036

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

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This module provides an overview of the sport industry landscape. It examines how the industry is organised and funded at both national and local levels p

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