University of Technology Sydney

21658 The Organisation of Australian Sport

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UTS: Business: Management
Credit points: 6 cp

Subject level:

Undergraduate

Result type: Grade and marks

There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Anti-requisite(s): 27252 The Sport Industry

Description

The organisation of Australian sport has become more professional and complex since the late 20th century. The number of stakeholders involved in the delivery of sport, whether at the high performance or community level, has grown significantly. This subject explores the role of sport organisations, governments and public agencies in terms of the development of sport across various sectors. It examines the decision making and policy priorities that underpin public funding for sport. It evaluates managerial responsibilities in respect of the governance of sport organisations and the integrity of conduct within the Australian sport industry.

Subject learning objectives (SLOs)

Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
1. Identify and evaluate the organisational structure and scope of the Australian sport landscape
2. Critically analyse competing sport policy priorities in Australia
3. Critically evaluate managerial responsibilities in Australian sport, including athlete welfare, workforce development and the engagement of volunteers
4. Critically analyse managerial challenges, such as gambling, match-fixing and doping, as well as opportunities, such as community engagement and social inclusion through sport in Australia

Contribution to the development of graduate attributes

This subject examines interrelationships between organisations, governments and public agencies in respect of the structure, scope and funding of Australian sport. It explores the provision of sport at both high performance and community levels in Australia. The subject also critically evaluates managerial responsibilities in Australian sport and the dynamics of the work force that sustains it. It contributes to the development of graduate attributes in business knowledge and concepts, attitudes and values, and critical thinking and analytical skills. This subject is core to the Bachelor of Management (Sport Business Major), the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Management, and the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science.

Teaching and learning strategies

Face-to-face lectures will introduce key concepts and issues; these are further explored during face-to-face tutorials involving problem oriented, scenario-based learning, industry case studies and interactive dialogue. Students are provided with online resources, such as readings, podcasts and video links; these need to be absorbed prior to class, thus enabling interactive group discussion. Content for the subject will be supported by UTSOnline.

Content (topics)

  • Scope and scale of the Australian sport system
  • History and evolution of Australian sport
  • Public policy and government funding of sport in Australia
  • Roles and responsibilities of peak sporting bodies in Australia
  • Dynamics of the sport workforce in Australia
  • Integrity management in Australian sport
  • Diversity and social inclusion in Australian sport

Assessment

Assessment task 1: Seminar (Group)

Objective(s):

This addresses subject learning objective(s):

3

Weight: 25%
Length:

Five minutes, followed by audience questions.

Written Report (500 words; not including references).

Assessment task 2: Paper (Individual)

Objective(s):

This addresses subject learning objective(s):

1, 2 and 3

Weight: 35%
Length:

2000 words (not including references and/or appendices at the end of the essay).

Assessment task 3: Exam (Individual)

Objective(s):

This addresses subject learning objective(s):

1, 2, 3 and 4

Weight: 40%

Minimum requirements

Students must achieve at least 50% of the subject’s total marks.

Required texts

Readings will be provided to students via pdf. A set text is not required.