BA (Hons) Sports Studies and Business (Full Time)

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BA (Hons) Sports Studies and Business (Full Time)

Southampton Solent University
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Description

The Sports Studies and Business course is ideal if you want to pursue a career in the various business activities involved in the running of a sports club or associated organisation.

You will study marketing, human resource management, law and finance, as well as sport development, sports coaching, fitness training and research. You will gain professional skills and experience in coaching and fitness, as well as National Governing Body and industry awards, as an integral part of the curriculum.

You will have access to the University’s full range of sporting facilities, including our fully equipped teaching gym and state-of-the-art multi-million-pound centre for health, exercise and sport …

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The Sports Studies and Business course is ideal if you want to pursue a career in the various business activities involved in the running of a sports club or associated organisation.

You will study marketing, human resource management, law and finance, as well as sport development, sports coaching, fitness training and research. You will gain professional skills and experience in coaching and fitness, as well as National Governing Body and industry awards, as an integral part of the curriculum.

You will have access to the University’s full range of sporting facilities, including our fully equipped teaching gym and state-of-the-art multi-million-pound centre for health, exercise and sport science. In addition, you will benefit from a wide range of other sporting facilities such as sports halls, outdoor watersports centre, the city’s dry ski slope, athletics track, and swimming and diving facilities.

You may also qualify for one of the high-performance sports awards offered by Sport Solent, the University’s sport and recreation providers.

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Industrial focus

We have excellent links with both local and national sports organisations and clubs which contribute to our courses and provide relevant part-time work opportunities.

Course content

Year 1

Six core units:

  • Introduction to Research and Study Skills
  • Leisure Marketing
  • Finance for Sport
  • Organisation Behaviour for Sport
  • Sport in Society
  • Principles of Coaching.

Year 2

Five core units and one option unit:

  • Service Operations Management for Sport
  • Research Methods for Sport
  • Economics of Sport
  • Sociology of Sport
  • Sport and the Law

Option:

  • Event Organisation
  • Sports Massage
  • Sport Policy
  • Employment and Society
  • Coaching for Sport
  • Marketing Communications
  • European Business Environment
  • Languages
  • Curriculum Plus
  • Sport Tourism
  • Customer Services Marketing and Sales.

Year 3

Three/four core units and three/two option units:

  • Research Project (either a major project worth two units or another project worth one unit)
  • Strategy for Business
  • Globalisation of Sport.

Options:

  • Languages
  • Sport Development
  • Contemporary Sports Issues
  • International Marketing
  • Integrated Marketing Communications and Strategy
  • Human Resource Management
  • Small Business Enterprise
  • Cross-Cultural Management
  • Curriculum Plus
  • Financial Management
  • Event Organisation
  • Employment and Society
  • Advanced Sports Massage
  • Managing Human Resources
  • Services Marketing Management.

Why choose Solent?

  • Gain a wide range of National Governing Body and industry-related qualifications alongside your primary degree course
  • The University offers a wide range of sports clubs and facilities, whatever your ability.
  • Excellent links with local and national organisations to gain additional work experience which complements your potential career.

Assessment

We will use a variety of assessment methods including written assignments, practical simulations, in-course tests, case studies, reflective portfolios, group work, reports, presentations and exams.

Projects/work experience

Students are encouraged to gain relevant work experience either through volunteering within the community or directly with a work placement. Examples of these include coaching in the local community for local sports clubs, working in fitness clubs and sports centres, and organising sport in summer camps.

Key career skills

Creative thinking, formal and informal presentations, project management, visual communication, evaluation, problem solving, self-reflection.

Student quote

Daniel King

“Whilst I was researching subjects to study at university I found that Sports Studies and Business was exactly what I wanted – you get to learn all about coaching plus the business side of sport too.

“I was accepted into other universities, but I knew Solent had top sports facilities and a modern approach to teaching. There’s a massive emphasis on practical learning which I feel will benefit me when I go into my career.

“The lecturers are really knowledgeable and have had work published. They are always willing to listen and help too.
“The student support services are great too. Whether it be learning support or going to the Jobshop to find a job locally, the staff are passionate and willing to help. When you’re not studying, the Students’ Union is a great place to chill or get involved with sports teams and societies.

“I haven’t decided on what I want to do after graduating because my ideas keep changing! I’d quite like to become a PE teacher at a secondary school, though many people have told me this is a very competitive area. I’d like to start a sports business too. Thanks to my degree, there are loads of options available to me.”

The International Foundation Year must be successfully completed before commencing undergraduate study (NQF Level 6 and above). In compliance with UKBA Tier 4 (General Student) policy, a Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS) will initially be issued for the foundation course.

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