The aims of this module are:

• to support students' transition into and progression through university education by developing the core academic and vocational knowledge and skills required for their programme and future careers;
• To introduce the use of basic research methods relevant to students' disciplines;
• To enable students to become aware of and develop their academic, professional, social and personal skills through the Loughborough University Personal Best development programme.

The aim of this module is to introduce students to the field of sport management and provide a holistic overview of the complex nature of the sport industry.

The aims of this module are for students to develop knowledge and understanding of the underlying social science theories and topical debates that relate to sport, coaching and pedagogy and to acquire the necessary level of understanding to progress to more sociologically specific modules at Parts B and C.

The aim of this module is to introduce students to the principles of marketing and the role of marketing management in sport, leisure and recreation organisations.

The aims of this module are to:

• provide an introduction to financial accounting, its key concepts and context;
• develop students' skills in preparing and interpreting financial statements;
• explore the subjective nature of financial reporting, its benefits and its limitations;
• introduce students to financial statements taken from sports industry;
• develop students' analytical and written presentational skills;
• develop and enhance transferable skills.

The aims of this module are for students to develop a holistic understanding of coaching and coaching practice, and to introduce students to evidence-based research and research-informed practice.

The aims of this module are to practically demonstrate the concepts and theories of microeconomics with applications to the sports and leisure sectors.

The aims of this module are:

• to introduce students to a sound foundation of behavioural and organisational concepts for subsequent management modules;
• to develop a sensitive awareness and clear understanding of how people work individually, in groups and within both sport and other organisations;
• to encourage an openness to new ideas and an awareness that in many situations there is a range of alternatives which should be evaluated;
• to develop an awareness of the skills and learning that can be transferred between the sports and business worlds.

The aim of this module is to introduce students to some of the key issues and contemporary debates that are relevant to sports managers within the complex social, political, financial, and increasingly globalised environment within which they work as well as to relevant theoretical concepts that aid the understanding of such issues and debates.

The aim of this module is for students to develop an understanding of the philosophical and methodological underpinnings of the research process and to gain experience of formulating appropriate research questions, research designs, proposals and analytic techniques for conducting research in sport, coaching, physical education and management.

The aims of this module are to prepare students for a career in sports business and management by developing and enabling them to apply their business knowledge, skills and attributes to practical management activities and to enhance their self-awareness, personal development and general transferable skills appropriate to graduate careers both within and beyond sports management in the global workplace.

The aims of this module are for students to examine coaching effectiveness and the complexity of the coaching process and to be able to apply and demonstrate this theoretical knowledge in practice in authentic coaching contexts.

The aims of this module are to:

• to build on the pre-requisite module;
• to examine critically the role of the Human Resource Management (HRM) function within the contemporary organisation;
• to develop a clear understanding of the role of the HRM function in maintaining an equitable relationship between employer and employee.

The aim is to further enhance knowledge and understanding of marketing principles in sport and leisure by examining core elements of the marketing planning process within sports organisations.

On completion of this module, students should be able to:

• Acquire a basic grounding in modern microeconomics.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the key economic issues affecting economics in the sport industry;
• Explain the principles and microeconomic foundations of innovation.
• Understand the logic of how markets operate and their main properties for firms in the Sport Industry.
• Understand the rationale of consumer behaviour and profit maximisation by firms.

The aims of this module are to:

• To introduce students to a range of technical and analytical skills.
• To illustrate the application of analysis in a business context.
• To evaluate the use of accounting and financial management in planning, decision making and control.

The aim of this module is to develop a critical understanding of more advanced social scientific concepts which combine to form the basis of social theories and perspectives used in the analysis of sport and physical cultures in modern societies across the world.

The aim of this module is for students to develop knowledge, critical understanding and skills relating to physical activity, sedentary behaviour and health.

The aim of this module is to provide students with the knowledge, understanding, skills and opportunity to select, organise and conduct an enquiry-based project in a topic relevant to their development and programme.

The aims of this module are for students to develop a critical understanding of the policy-making process, policy analysis and associated tools, concepts and models in sport; and to develop a critical understanding of of sports governance and governance principles, structures and standards in local and global sports organisations.

The overall aim of this module is for students to develop a systematic and critical understanding of UK and global sport markets, from both a strategic marketing and economic perspective, including consideration of the organisation, strategic application of marketing and communications in commercial and non-commercialised sport, society and policy, and the economic nature and evaluation of the markets for sport.

The aims of this module are to: enhance students' understanding of strategic considerations and key theories, processes and practices in managing sport organisations and events; and to develop some of the fundamental skills required in sport and event management.

The aims of this module are to:

• Understand the implications that physical changes which occur during the growth period in children and adolescents have for their physical activity, sedentary behaviour and health.
• Understand the patterns and trends of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in children and adolescents, the factors that influence these patterns and trends, and their relationship with children and adolescents' health.

The aims of this module are for students to develop a critical understanding of coaches' development and life-long learning and to be able to specialise in specific coaching domains. The module aims to develop greater self-awareness and critical thinking skills.

The aims of the module are for students to develop a critical understanding of the practice and policy of contemporary sport cultures. There is an explicit link with the multi-disciplinary approach to social sciences taken at part A and the more sociologically driven modules in part B.

The aim of this module is for students to develop a critical understanding of different theoretical perspectives on leadership and how leadership styles shape organisational practice. Students will also develop and evaluate their own preferred leadership approach and skills.

The aim of this module is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the multi-disciplinary intersection between sport, climate action, and nature. It explores the impact of climate change on sport, the impact of sport on climate change, and the interdisciplinary approaches required to address the challenges stemming from these impacts.