Programme Specification
BSc (Hons) Sport Management (students entering prior to 2014)
Academic Year: 2014/15
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XX (Undergraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
Awarding body/institution | Loughborough University |
Teaching institution (if different) | |
Owning school/department | School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences |
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | |
Final award | BSc (Hons) DPS |
Programme title | Sport Management |
Programme code | PSUB01 |
Length of programme | |
UCAS code | N222, N281 |
Admissions criteria | |
Date at which the programme specification was published | Thu, 04 Sep 2014 13:01:55 BST |
1. Programme Aims
- to provide students with an intellectually stimulating environment within which they can develop knowledge, understanding and skills
- to allow students to draw upon knowledge and expertise in both teaching and research to support their professional practice
- to enable students to gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of issues in sport, leisure and management through specialist study and research
- to enhance students’ career and employment prospects by developing a range of transferable skills embedded in the programme
- to support the student experience through effective management and improvement of the School’s learning and teaching resources.
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
- Subject Benchmark Statement (Unit 25 : Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism)
- The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate:
- an ability to reflect critically upon approaches to the acquisition, interpretation and analysis of information in a variety of sport and leisure contexts
- their knowledge and understanding of sport, management and leisure-related behaviour through critical evaluation of both academic and professional practices
- the importance of the social, economic and political domains to explain the development and differentiation of sport and leisure in society
- the importance of policy, planning and management to the delivery of sport and leisure opportunities
- an ability to understand, critically evaluate and reflect upon issues of lifestyle, consumption and culture, and to analyse the affect that they can have on people’s leisure
- an ability to appraise and evaluate the effects of sport, exercise and leisure interventions on individual and special populations
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- reflect critically on the central themes and issues in modules within the programme
- critically assess and interpret evidence from data and text derived from sport and leisure enquiry
- present a reasoned argument to assess the merits of contrasting theories, explanations and instructional models
- relate theory to practice in sport, leisure and management
- review the social, political, economic and physical contexts of leisure and assess the impact of these upon leisure operations
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- plan, design and execute a sustained piece of independent research
- monitor and evaluate sports sport and leisure activities in field settings
- undertake fieldwork efficiently and with due regard to safety and risk assessment
- apply vocationally relevant concepts to the operation and strategic management of human, financial and physical resources
Only in placement year (Diploma in Professional Studies):
- demonstrate vocationally relevant managerial skills and knowledge with experience of professional practice
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should have developed competencies in the following generic skill areas:
- communication
- numeracy
- information technology
- team work
- problem solving
- management of self learning
(ref. Skills for Success Programme http://www.lboro.ac.uk/service/ltd/services/stud_support/programme.html)
4. Programme structure
4.1 Part A - Introductory Modules
Code |
Module title |
Modular weight |
Semester |
Compulsory or Optional |
PSA001 |
Teaching and Coaching 1 |
20 |
1&2 |
O |
BSA512 |
The Leisure Market |
10 |
1 |
C |
PSA003 |
IT for Sport and Exercise Sciences |
10 |
1 |
C |
PSA024 |
Introduction to Sociology of Sport |
10 |
1 |
C |
PSA044 |
The Sport Industries |
20 |
1 |
C |
PSA011 |
Sport, Exercise and Health Pedagogies |
10 |
1 |
O |
PSA020 |
Exercise Physiology |
10 |
1 |
O |
PSA028 |
Biomechanics of Sport |
10 |
1 |
O |
BSA510 |
Environment of Leisure Management |
10 |
2 |
C |
BSA530 |
Organisation & Management |
10 |
2 |
C |
PSA002 |
Fitness and Training |
10 |
2 |
O |
PSA026 |
Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology |
10 |
2 |
O |
PSA041 |
Olympic Studies |
10 |
2 |
O |
Or |
Part A module(s) from the University Undergraduate Module Catalogue or a module from the University Wide Language Programme, subject to approval by Programme Director |
10 Or 20 |
1 Or 2 |
O |
Compulsory and optional modules must be taken such that the total modular weight for the year is 120 credits, with a minimum modular weight of 50 in each semester. Students who opt for a 50/70 or 70/50 split of credit weightings must have the permission of the Programme Director.
4.2 Part B - Degree Modules
Code |
Module title |
Modular weight |
Semester |
Compulsory or Optional |
PSB001 |
Teaching and Coaching 2 |
20 |
1&2 |
O |
PSB010 |
Sport and Exercise Pedagogy |
20 |
1&2 |
O |
PSB211 |
Exercise Physiology |
20 |
1&2 |
O |
Or |
Part B module(s) from the University Undergraduate Module Catalogue or a module from the University Wide Language Programme, subject to approval by Programme Director |
10 Or 20 |
1 &/Or 2 |
O |
BSB510 |
Management of Human Resources |
10 |
1 |
C |
BSB520 |
Principles of Marketing for Sport and Leisure |
10 |
1 |
C |
BSB530 |
Financial Reporting |
10 |
1 |
C |
PSB005 |
Research Skills B1 |
10 |
1 |
C |
PSB051 |
Foundations of Sports Law |
10 |
1 |
C |
PSB011** |
Sport and Exercise Pedagogy (E1) |
10 |
1 |
O |
PSB021** |
Exercise Physiology (E1) |
10 |
1 |
O |
PSB024 |
Making Sense of Modern Sport |
10 |
1 |
O |
PSB027 |
Acquiring Movement Skills |
10 |
1 |
O |
PSB029 |
Biomechanics of Sports Movements |
10 |
1 |
O |
PSB031 |
Psychological Issues and Strategies in Sport |
10 |
1 |
O |
BSB522 |
The Marketing Mix for Sport and Leisure |
10 |
2 |
C |
BSB532 |
Accounting for Managers |
10 |
2 |
C |
PSB006 |
Research Skills B2 |
10 |
2 |
C |
PSB044 |
Sport Policy and Politics in Culturally Diverse Societies |
10 |
2 |
C |
PSB052 |
Managing Sport Organisations |
10 |
2 |
C |
PSB015 |
Sport, Ideologies and Values |
10 |
2 |
O |
PSB026 |
Psycho-social Factors in Competitive Sport |
20 |
2 |
O |
PSB028 |
Methods of Analysis in Sports Biomechanics |
10 |
2 |
O |
PSB032 |
Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Health |
10 |
2 |
O |
PSB398* |
Exchange Studies |
60 |
2 |
O |
* Subject to Programme Director approval, students may be selected for exchange at an International Partner University for the duration of the second semester. It is the responsibility of students undertaking PSB398 International Exchange to ensure that all semester 1 assessment arrangements are in place prior to departure from the School.
** These modules available to exchange students only.
Compulsory and optional modules must be taken such that the total modular weight for the year is 120 credits, with a minimum modular weight of 50 in each semester. Students who opt for a 50/70 or 70/50 split of credit weightings must have the permission of the Programme Director.
4.3 Part I - Placement (8 semester programme only)
Candidates on degree programmes with professional training will register for the non-credit bearing placement module PSI001.
4.4 Part C - Degree Modules
Code |
Module title |
Modular weight |
Semester |
Compulsory or Optional |
PSC003 |
Dissertation |
40 |
1&2 |
C |
BSC565 |
Fundamentals of Strategic Management |
10 |
1 |
C |
PSC045 |
Advanced Sports Marketing |
10 |
1 |
C |
PSC049 |
Sport Policy Analysis |
20 |
1 |
C |
PSC046 |
Sports Economics |
20 |
2 |
C |
PSC047 |
Sports Governance |
20 |
2 |
C |
Please note: Optional modules are subject to availability and timetable permitting.
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C, and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX.
6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification
Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C. The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60 to determine the final percentage mark.