Modules

Core modules Strategic and Sustainable Sports Management The module explores the application of management and leadership theory using the conceptual lens of sustainability in order to examine practical applications across a variety of ecologically valid scenarios from differing sectoral and organisationally structured contexts. Policy in Practice You will study a range of policy and practice considerations relating to your specific course area and ask yourself: why do we have policy; how has it developed over time; and what is its key priority? Sport Policy is an important and controversial subject area that will underpin many aspects of your course. It is constantly changing and has become increasingly influential for those working within the sport and physical activity industry. This module offers you the opportunity to learn about how sport policy has developed over the years and engage in discussion and debate across a wide range of highly topical policy issues that influence sport and physical activity within the UK. Research Methods in Sport This module will help you develop the necessary skills to undertake research and design your research at master’s degree level. Strategic Sports Marketing The module explores the application of marketing theory and practical operation of marketing across a variety of ecologically valid scenarios. Research Paper This module follows on from Research Methods and supports you in developing your selected research project. You will learn about the processes and academic debates around undertaking research i.e. planning, submitting ethics, designing, conducting and writing your research into a written and publishable format.