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This course provides specific, industry-focused theoretical knowledge and practical skills for a career in the sport and recreation industries, including the growth area of event management within these sectors. It provides students with the essential knowledge, competencies and professional perspectives required by middle and senior levels of management in these areas. The course commences with an introduction to the sport, recreation and event sector and focuses on the key aspects of sport delivery systems, event management, leadership and programming, culture and professional identity development, sport and recreation facilities and services management, strategic and human resource management, marketing and communications, funding and finance, sport venue management, event operations management, legal aspects, and business research and planning. Students also undertake a range of professional industry practice opportunities, and community-interactive project work, in the relevant industries. Students have the opportunity to further specialise and given their studies a stronger industry focus in various fields, such as marketing, sports science, human resource management, public relations, or tourism and hospitality management. The course also provides approved students (on application and subject to a selection process) with the opportunity to apply for an internship placement with a leading sport, recreation and/or event organisation.
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.
Students will undertake work placement in three units in a sport or recreation programming setting , a not-for-profit, incorporated sport organisation/club and a staffed recreation/leisure facility.
Some organisations may require clearances, screenings and certificates, and will liaise directly with students regarding any requirements.
Students are required to complete 20 hours per practicum at their host organisation. These hours may be outside normal university hours.
Students are required to submit a current resume, a statement addressing their suitability and may be required to attend an interview.
Students will be enrolled into SPM1102, SPM2111 and SPM2104.
Students are provided with a Student Placement guide which details the expected behaviour and conduct while working in the host organisation.
Academic standard for the following admission pathways:
Students are required to complete 16 Core Units. This will be supported by an 8-unit supplementary program, comprising a Major, or a Minor plus Elective units, or two Minors, or 8 Elective units.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SPM1001 | Introduction to Recreation | 15 |
| SPM1102 | Sport and Recreation Leadership and Programming | 15 |
| SPM2112 | Sport Delivery Systems | 15 |
| SBL1600 * | Business Identity and Protocols | 15 |
| TSM2202 | Introduction to Event Management | 15 |
| SPM2111 | Sport Organisation Management | 15 |
| Unit from Supplementary Program | x 2 | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SPM2104 * | Managing Recreation Services and Facilities | 15 |
| SPM3655 | Sport and Events Funding and Finance | 15 |
| SPM3113 | Sport and Leisure Law | 15 |
| HOS2325 | Managing the Service Experience | 15 |
| SPM2510 | Marketing and Communications for Sport and Events | 15 |
| SPM3114 | Sport Venues and Events | 15 |
| Unit from Supplementary Program | x 2 | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| BUS3100 | Business Research Practices | 15 |
| SPM3221 | Sport Business Planning | 15 |
| TSM3501 | Event Operations Management | 15 |
| Unit from Supplementary Program | x 4 | 60 |
| Plus 1 unit from: | ||
| SBL3500 ^ | Integrated Business Application | 15 |
| FBL3501 ^ | Business Practicum | 15 |
Note: FBL3501 is by application only.
**Internship Minor (MIBIOR) Selected students (by application only) may enrol concurrently in FBL3400 Business Internship 1 and FBL3500 Business Internship 2 in their Year 3 (Semester 1) section of the course. Students who enrol in the Internship Minor (FBL3400/FBL3500 = 60 credit points) will complete an elective unit instead of SBL3500 or FBL3501.
^ Core Option
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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