| CODE | PHE1111 | ||||||
| TITLE | Theories of Sport and Leisure Management: Ethical and Legal Issues | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Institute for Physical Education and Sport | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Successful management of sport and leisure is predicted on acquiring areas of knowledge. Theoretical foundation of sport and leisure behavior is an essential area of study which requires continuous reflection and analysis. This background enables the sport manager to understand the motivations, expectations, and satisfactions of the participant and spectator and to incorporate these into events, programs and services within the sport industry. Understanding of management techniques specific to the delivery of sport and leisure service is the basis to deliver value to this sector. These topics include a thorough background in the field of general management, development of the industry of sport, and operations management of sport and leisure service delivery systems, facilities, programmes, and other ancillary sport and leisure services. Among other topics, this programme of study will delve into: - Business management and business planning. - The unique and distinctive reality of running a sport organization. - Roles of the officials (committee members) of a sport organization. - Leadership theories. - Organizing special sport events. - Raising capital, sponsorship and fund raising in the field of sport. - Introduction of Legal issues and parameters pertaining to the sector of sport and leisure. - Decision Making Theories and Techniques – Individual vs Group decision making. - Ethics in Sport Management. Study-unit Aims: This study-unit aims to expose students to the evolving trends in the sport and leisure industry which has grown significantly in the last decade. Sport and leisure management has a multifaceted nature thus the unit aims to apply theory to practice through the use of appropriate case studies. It also aims that students are exposed to a range of examples from the public, commercial and voluntary sectors as to understand better the industry and its provisions and identify the available employment opportunities. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - explain the main purpose and approaches to operating a sport organization. - list the main approaches to operating a sport organization. - compare the roles and influences of the various stakeholders. - describe the various leadership styles needed to develop a strategic policy framework for the sport organization. - demonstrate the knowledge of setting up sport events. - analyze economic plans so as to raise capital and describe financial opportunities to generate the necessary equity in the sport sector. - compare legal territory of both local and international frameworks for various national and International sport authorities, jurisdictions and respective events. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - organize a business activity. - manage different roles and functions within this industry. - calculate internal and external factors influencing Business and Management. - explain the effectiveness of organizational structures. - describe the national and international Sport Authorities, Regulations and Standards and explain the national and international policies, regulations and standards to engage in national and international tournaments. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Books - Chelladurai, P. (2001). Managing organisations for sport and physical activity: A systems perspective. Holcomb Hathaway. - Roberts, K. (2004). The Leisure Industries. Palgrave Macmillan. - Robinson, L. (2003). Managing public sport and leisure services. Routledge. - Torkildsen, G. (2005). Leisure and recreation management (5th ed.). Routledge. - Watt, D. (2003). Sports management and administration (2nd ed). Routledge. Article in an Academic Journal - Costa, C. (2005). The status and future of sport management. The Journal of Sport Management, 19(2). - Green, K, Smith, A and Roberts, K (2005) Young people and lifelong participation in sport and physical activity: a sociological perspective on contemporary physical education programmes in England and Wales. Leisure Studies 24(1), 27-43. - Kelley, S. and Turley, L. (2004). The effect of content on perceived affect of Super Bowl Commercials. The Journal of Sport Management, 18(4). - Laven, D. and Krymkowski, D. (2005). The relationship between visitor-based standards of quality and existing conditions in parks and outdoor recreation. Leisure Sciences, 27(2), 157-173. - Mauws, M, Mason, D. and Foster, W. (2003). Thinking strategically about professional sports. European Sport Management Quarterly, 3(3), 145-164. - Robinson, L A and Taylor, P (2003) The performance of local authority sports halls and swimming pools in England. Managing Leisure: An International Journal 8(1), 1-16. - Smart, D. and Wolfe, R. (2003). The contribution of leadership and human resources to organisational success. European Sport Management Quarterly, 3(3), 165-188. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Angelo Chetcuti Andrew Decelis (Co-ord.) Lara Tonna Andrew Triganza Scott |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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