SPORT MEDIA

MGT2SME

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject you will examine the historical development of the relationship between sport and the media. You will look at the commercial relationship between the two, government regulation, the production of sport media tests and crisis media management. You will develop an understanding of the nature of the sport media nexus, learn skills to manage the media promotion and coverage of sport organisations, and receive a comprehensive introduction to the relationship between sport and the media within a sport management context.

School: La Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: David Lowden

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Sport and the Media: Managing the Nexus

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Nicholson, M. and Kerr, A.

Year: N/A

Edition/Volume: 2ND EDITION

Publisher: LONDON: ROUTLEDGE

ISBN: N/A

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Explain the commercial relationships that exist between key media and sport organisations through writing
02. Learn about and demonstrate an ability to apply various media engagement tactics to draw attention to a sport organisation.
03. Apply a range of tools and strategies to promote the objectives of sport organisations

Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Lowden

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1-3 hrs of online learning and assessment activities prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 2,000-word portfolio (individual)Portfolio to include a media release, fact sheet, media advisory, media plan and media guide.

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO2

One 1000-word written media release (individual)Order of Importance list and written release

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2

Three, online quizzes (individual) (1500 words equivalent)Requires extensive reading

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO3

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ashleigh-Jane Thompson

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1-3 hrs of online learning and assessment activities prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 2,000-word portfolio (individual)Portfolio to include a media release, fact sheet, media advisory, media plan and media guide.

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO2

One 1000-word written media release (individual)Order of Importance list and written release

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2

Three, online quizzes (individual) (1500 words equivalent)Requires extensive reading

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO3

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Lowden

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1-3 hrs of online learning and assessment activities prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 2,000-word portfolio (individual)Portfolio to include a media release, fact sheet, media advisory, media plan and media guide.

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO2

One 1000-word written media release (individual)Order of Importance list and written release

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2

Three, online quizzes (individual) (1500 words equivalent)Requires extensive reading

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO3