Sport Studies BA (Hons)

Course Information

This is a full-time programme of study examining the development and cultural significance of sport in modern societies. The programme is designed for those who have achieved a threshold level of qualification for entry into Higher Education. Appropriate qualifications may be drawn from a wide variety of awarding bodies but applicants should have a keen interest in the organisation, administration and structure of sport and how sport can relate to the self-identities of individuals. The programme aims to provide a coherent, academically rigorous and vocationally relevant education, which will enable students to be a critical and reflective member of the industry of sport.
Successful completion of the programme will equip applicants with the necessary knowledge and skills that will facilitate entry into a wide range of careers, for example sport development, sport policy-making and sport management.

Indicative Course Content

Year One

In the common first year shared with the Sport Development, and Sport and Fitness Management degrees, you will acquire a foundation in the sociology and management of sport and fitness, underpinned by practical case studies of facilities and opportunities in the local community. Study and research skills are introduced at this stage to enable you to progress.

Modules to be studied include:

• Study Skills for Sport Development andManagement
• Introduction to Sport in Society
• Introduction to Sport and Fitness Industries
• Sport and Social Inclusion
• Researching Sport Development andManagement 1
• Theories of Sport Development and Management
• Developing and Managing Mega Sport Events
• Employment and Training in Sport Development and Management

Year Two

In the second and third years you will develop a critical insight into the main issues in the study of contemporary sport. The modular scheme will enable students to customise their degree through elective and free choice modules.

• Sport and Social Problems
• Sport and the Media
• Sport Policy: Theories and Concepts
• Researching Sport Development and Management 2
• Directed Study
• Sport Development and Commercialisation
• Free choice/elective

Year Three

Students will explore issues related to the development of sport both within the United Kingdom and in an international context, as well as undertaking independent studies on topics of their choice.

• Independent Project (double module)
• Reading Sport Critically
• Sport Development: The International Context
• Sporting Subcultures
• Sport and Sustainable Community Development
• Free choice/elective

Why this Course?

• Premium Skills Development Partner of the Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (IMSPA).
• Staff delivering this programme have a strong reputation for consultancy and high level research in sport
• This degree will prepare you with subject knowledge and a range of transferable skills valued by employers
• Supportive learning environment

Careers

• Sport development
• Sport administration in national and local government and governing bodies
• Sport media
• Sport management
• Further study to postgraduate degree or postgraduate teacher training

Entry Requirements

3 Years Full Time