Sport and Leisure Management, BSc - 2016/17

Sport and Leisure feature prominently in the modern economy. They are also considered important with regard to contemporary social policy - today’s emphasis on ‘social inclusion’ in government often refers to the role of sport and leisure in tackling social problems. As a consequence, opportunities for management in sport and leisure have grown, as has the diversity of such roles. This degree is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue employment in this broad area. The degree includes the principal functions of business, such as Marketing and Finance, alongside courses specifically orientated towards Leisure and Sport. The latter includes courses that examine public sector leisure management, coaching, social aspects of sport and leisure and sports development. The degree programme is taught by staff in the Department of Sport Science, Tourism and Leisure, and also from the Business School. Many staff are engaged in research and consultancy, and retain important links with the local community and with sporting and professional organisations; links that help to give the course practical relevance alongside academic rigour. We are a Skills Development Partner with the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity, the main professional body for managers in the field.