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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Sports Development
Reference HS3140 Version 2
Created April 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved June 2021 SCQF Points 15
Amended June 2023 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
This module will aim to provide students with the ability to understand the fundamental principles of sports development and their application.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Discuss the application of principles of management in a sporting context.
2 Discuss the application of key academic principles to sports project planning and development.
3 Appraise sport development challenges.
4 Evaluate models of organisational structure within a sport development context.
5 Demonstrate the necessary professionalism through attendance at learning opportunities required for safe practice.

Indicative Module Content
Project needs analysis; Monitoring and evaluation; Sport finance; Marketing and promotion; Project planning and development; Growing and maintaining partnerships; Motives and barriers to participation; Principles of management.

Module Delivery
Blended delivery comprising on campus and online learning and engagement. This will include Digital Learning Resources, Tutorials and Workshops.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 30 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 120 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Practical Exam Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: Presentation
Component 2
Type: Coursework Weighting: 0% Outcomes Assessed: 5
Description: Minimum module attendance requirement of 80%

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Component 1 grade based on the grading proforma. Component 2 is a minimum modular attendance requirement of 80%.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A Component 1 A and Component 2 Pass
B Component 1 B and Component 2 Pass
C Component 1 C and Component 2 Pass
D Component 1 D and Component 2 Pass
E Component 1 E and Component 2 Pass
F Component 1 F and/or Component 2 Fail
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 ROBSON, S., SIMPSON, K. and TUCKER, L. eds., 2013. Strategic sport development. London: Routledge.
2 HYLTON, K. 2013. Sports development: Policy, process and practice. London: Routledge.
3 ASTLE, A., LEBERMAN, S. and WATSON, G., 2018. Sport Development in Action: Plan, Programme and Practice. London: Routledge.
4 LUSSIER, R.N. and KIMBALL, D.C., 2019. Applied sport management skills. 3rd ed. Human Kinetics.


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