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Undergraduate Module Descriptors 2012/13

SP6401: Management and Partnership in the Community

Module Title Management and Partnership in the Community
Module Code SP6401
Module Tutor Philip Shirfield
School Sport and Exercise
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 6
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions Cannot be taken with SV303 or  SPV317
Brief Description

This module considers the structure of, and issues facing, community based deliverers of sport and physical activity in a contemporary context. It will explore the aims and objectives of these organisations and how different management approaches (traditional voluntary structures / Social Enterprise etc) may impact upon these issues. Crucially it will include the role and nature of partnership working as part of the organisation and delivery of these clubs and organisations    

Indicative Syllabus

The module will consider an overview of community-based sports and / or physical activity organisations. It will examine the aims and objectives for sport, organisations and their environment, and the role of partnership and partnership development in supporting organisations. It will also investigate the structure and management in community organisations (voluntary / social enterprise / charity / private sector etc)

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:

 

1.    Critically evaluate the structure of organisations involved in the delivery of sport and physical activity in the community

2.    Critically explore the range of factors which impact on the ability of community based organisations to successfully deliver opportunities in their community

3.    Critically evaluate initiatives for promoting participation in sport, in particular the use of multi-agency approaches

4.    Assess the effectiveness of a range of providers in promoting sport in community settings.

Learning and Teaching Activities Scheduled Contact Hours: 30
Independent Learning Hours: 120
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 100% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 3000 Words
Special Assessment Requirements
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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