Sport and Health Management - 2017/18

Sport and leisure are not only established features of the modern economy – they are also inextricably linked to society’s health and wellbeing. As a result there are increasingly diverse opportunities for management in sport and leisure, and roles encompassing a variety of public health considerations. This degree is designed to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue employment in this expanding area and meet the growing demands of a more ‘health aware’ society. To ensure that you are well equipped for the diversity of sport and health management related roles, the degree covers the principal functions of business, such as marketing and finance, alongside courses that specifically explore sport and public health issues and responses. The degree benefits from a teaching team of subject specific experts drawn from the Geography, Events Leisure and Tourism section of the School of Human and Life Sciences and the School of Public Health, Midwifery and Social Work. This team is research active and retains important links with local and national community, sports and professional organisations. These links and research activity ensure that our Sport and Health Management students benefit from modules that are practically relevant, academically rigorous and informed by contemporary developments within their respective areas of study. Top reason to choose this course Health and well-being are significant features of contemporary sport and leisure industries and this course provides the skills and knowledge required to engage in this area. 94% of School of Human and Life Sciences graduates were in employment or further study six months after completing their studies 2013-14 DLHE