Sport Facility Management

    Unit code: SSM3103 | Study level: Undergraduate
    Credit points
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    Location
    City Campus
    Footscray Park
    Prerequisites
    SSM2204 - Sport Sponsorships and Partnerships
    (Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
    Overview
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    Overview

    This capstone unit is designed to provide students with theoretical knowledge with the administrative functions that support the management, planning and evaluation of sporting and community venues and facilities. The unit draws on the content in sport management, sport marketing and human resources management in sport as a basis to address the issues and problems in sport facility management. The unit aims to provide students with an understanding of key facility management concepts and theories and a capacity to apply these concepts in the sport and recreation facility industry. The skills and knowledge students obtained through this unit contributes to the sport career development of students.

    Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

    1. Integrate conceptual understandings of strategic planning, operational management, staff development, service delivery, performance evaluation with advanced specialist knowledge and managerial know-how within sport facility management;
    2. Adapt and apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in diverse contexts that underpin the effective management of sport facilities;
    3. Critically review and apply information with initiative and judgement in order to both anticipate and creatively solve problems related to the management of sport facilities; and
    4. Exhibit professional judgment, ethical standards, and social sensitivity by adapting knowledge and managerial skills to make decisions that provide inclusive, sustainable and culturally relevant sport facility services.

    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: Assignment
    |
    Grade: 40%
    Case Study Analyses (2 x 20% each)
    Assessment type: Report
    |
    Grade: 45%
    Sport Facility Management Research Paper (includes a 5% short write-up due at the end of Week 1, articulating the students topic choice)
    Assessment type: Presentation
    |
    Grade: 15%
    Final Presentation

    Required reading

    Sport Facility Management: Organizing Events and Mitigating Risks,
    Ammon, R. E., Southall, R. M., & Nagel, M. S. (2016),| Morgantown, West Virginia, USA: Fitness Information Technology
    Managing Sport Facilities and Major Events,
    Schwarz, E.C., Westerbeek, H., Liu, D., Emery, P. & Turner, P. (2017)| Abingdon, United Kingdom: Routledge

    NOTE: Both books will also be used in SSM3205 Sport Event Management

    As part of a course

    This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

    Bachelor of Youth Work/Bachelor of Sport Management
    EBYS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years

    Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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