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Course Information

Associate Degree of Sport, Recreation and Event Management

Effective from 01-JAN-2023 : Code C26

This course provides specific, industry-focused theoretical knowledge and practical skills for a career in the dynamic and globalised sport and recreation industries, including the fast-paced and growth area of event management within these industries. It provides students with the essential knowledge, competencies and professional perspectives required by middle levels of management in these areas. The course commences with an introduction to the sport, recreation and event industries and focuses on the key aspects of sport delivery systems, event management, leadership and programming, business environments and markets, culture and professional identity development, sport and recreation facilities and services management, strategic and human resource management, marketing in global sport business, funding and finance, sport venue management, and sport and leisure law. Students also undertake a range of professional industry placement opportunities in the relevant industries.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Practicum Requirement

Students will undertake work integrated learning practicum placements in two units: Year 1 SPM1102 - 10 hours (sport or recreation programming setting) SPM2111 - 20 hours (not-for-profit, incorporated sport organisation/club)

Duty of care

Some host organisations may require clearances, screenings and certificates, and will liaise directly with students regarding any requirements. A placement host organisation may have vaccination and other requirements, including vaccination against Covid-19.Please consider this requirement before enrolling in this course, and speak with the Course Coordinator if this raises any concerns. You may not be able to complete placement units if you are unable to meet the placement requirements, which may impact your ability to complete this course.

Attendance requirements

Students are required to complete a minimum of 30 practicum placement hours in total across their host organisations in two units. These hours may be outside normal university hours.

Application process

Students are required to submit a current resume, a statement addressing their suitability and may be required to attend an interview.

Enrolment process

Students will be enrolled into SPM1102 and SPM2111.

Professional practice rules

Students are provided with Student Guidelines for Work Integrated Learning which detail the expected behaviour and conduct while working in the host organisation.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Access, analyse and evaluate relevant information from a variety of sources to solve sometimes complex business problems.
2. Adapt knowledge and skills in response to opportunities and change with some creativity.
3. Apply broad knowledge with some depth in discipline to a range of business situations, incorporating international/global/cultural perspectives.
4. Collaborate effectively and responsibly in team settings to produce measurable outcomes.
5. Communicate business knowledge and concepts clearly in both written and oral formats, using relevant technology.
6. Demonstrate awareness of the interrelationship between business ethics and corporate social responsibility.
7. Reflect on feedback and evaluate learning and performance in order to identify opportunities for further learning.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• AQF Cert IV;
• Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Undergraduate Certificate;
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or
• Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;
• AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 2 Years
• Part Time: 4 Years

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Part Time, Full Time
• Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Anthony KERR

Course Structure