SPORT POLICY
MGT2SPF
2015
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.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Greg Dingle
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
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 through an online quiz
- Activities:
- Online quiz
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
02. Recall the major government policy decisions as they apply to the sport industry in an online quiz
- Activities:
- Online quiz
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
03. Examine a policy (using a given framework of analysis) as it applies to a sport organisation
- Activities:
- Policy Analysis - Individual
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
04. Design and deliver an analysis of government policy (through team collaboration) as it applies to the sport industry
- Activities:
- Policy Analysis - Group
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Matthew Nicholson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group presentation and policy analysis paper | 10-minutes/500-words per student | 40 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Online quizzes | Four online quizzes (for Weeks 2 to 5 only) | 20 | 01, 02 |
| One 2,000-word policy analysis | A 2,000-word individual analysis of a range of policy cases. | 40 | 01, 03 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Greg Dingle
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group presentation and policy analysis paper | 10-minutes/500-words per student | 40 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Online quizzes | Four online quizzes (for Weeks 2 to 5 only) | 20 | 01, 02 |
| One 2,000-word policy analysis | A 2,000-word individual analysis of a range of policy cases. | 40 | 01, 03 |