mgt2spf sport policy
SPORT POLICY
MGT2SPF
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will explore the theory and practice of national and state sport policy with regard to its impact on national and state sport organisations. Students will learn how government policies influence the delivery of elite sport programs, drug control in sport, the management of national sport organisations, and participation in sport. Students will also develop the capacity to critique a range of other sport-related policies in the areas of sport broadcasting, gambling, health and other government policy initiatives that affect sport organisations.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGreg Dingle
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Nil.
Co-requisites Nil.
Incompatible subjects THS3SPF, THS1SPF
Equivalent subjects Nil.
Special conditions Nil.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Readings pack | Prescribed | tba | tba |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe the relationships between key stakeholders as they apply to the Australian sport industry
- Activities:
- Online quiz
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
02. Recall the major government policy decisions as they apply to the sport industry
- Activities:
- Online quiz
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
03. Analyse a sport organisation policy (using a given framework of analysis)
- Activities:
- Policy Analysis - Individual
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Analyse government sport policy (through group collaboration)
- Activities:
- Policy Analysis - Group
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGreg Dingle
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes (individual assessment) | 4 x online quizzes | 20 | 01, 02 |
| Sport organisation policy analysis (group assessment) | Group analysis of a sport organisation policy (Part A: 10-minute presentation + Part B: written report [500-words per student] ) | 30 | 03 |
| Government policy analysis (individual assessment) | 2,500-word individual analysis of 7 x government sport policies | 50 | 04 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGreg Dingle
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes (individual assessment) | 4 x online quizzes | 20 | 01, 02 |
| Sport organisation policy analysis (group assessment) | Group analysis of a sport organisation policy (Part A: 10-minute presentation + Part B: written report [500-words per student] ) | 30 | 03 |
| Government policy analysis (individual assessment) | 2,500-word individual analysis of 7 x government sport policies | 50 | 04 |