Welcome to SCHOOL/DEPT NAMEWelcome to The School of

Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Welcome and Introduction

Welcome to the School Visit Day for Sport Management

About the Visit Day Your chance to ask questions See the School and campus facilities Talk to staff and current students

What is it to be in Sport Management?

Own Business

What is it to be in Sport Management?

Marketing and Sponsorship

What is it to be in Sport Management?

Policy and Governance

What is it to be in Sport Management?

Management and strategy

What is it to be in Sport Management?

Economics and finance

Voted the UK’s Best Student Experience

we aim to provide you with…

The Best Experience for Employability

highly regarded by employers

90% of graduates are in employment or further study 6 months after graduation

giving you a competitive edge

courses offer a career-enhancing year long work placement

access to specialist advisors, vacancy information/employer drop-in sessions

The Best Experience for Academic Life

high quality teaching and research

top three for teaching quality and top five in National Student Survey

internationally recognised research

highly rated schools / departments

75% schools/departments Top 10 in the Times / Sunday Times league tables

The Best Experience for Support

dedicated academic support

personal academic tutor support for all students

comprehensive personal support

with financial, health and welfare guidance and support

support for students with disabilities, additional needs and mental health issues

The Best Experience for Activities

a unique students’ union and experience

with over 100 clubs/societies and an exciting social scene

UK’s largest student fundraising organisation

lively entertainment programme

facilities, support, volunteering opportunities

The Best Experience for Location

campus living in central UK location

UK’s largest single-site green campus

90 minutes to London and convenient links to rest of UK and world-wide

town, city and country life on your doorstep

regular shuttle bus across campus and into town

close to Nottingham, Leicester and Peak District National Park

excellent academic services

state-of-the-art teaching, research, IT, library and study facilities

vibrant , modern living facilities

all students offered a room in University hall in their first year (for firm choices)

wireless networking in all academic buildings, cafés and Students’ Union

The Best Experience for Facilities

The Best Experience for Sport

the best sports university in the UK

unrivalled sports facilities and coaches

hosted Team GB prior to 2012 Olympics

sport for all is actively encouraged

full range of recreational activities (both free and payable)

School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

A TOP SCHOOL - Highly rated in The Times, The Sunday Times, The Guardian and the Complete Independent 2013 league tables.

LEADING RESEARCH - Rated first for sport-related studies, our research has influenced policy and practice around the world.

Well equipped facilities

Friendly and approachable staff

Excellent job prospects

Part of Comprehensive Provision

Sport and Exercise ScienceApplies scientific principles, theories and ideas to the study of human performance and physical activity

Sports Science with ManagementCombining elements of our degrees in Sport and Exercise Science and Sport Management

Sports ManagementUnderstanding the nature of sports activity in people's lives, and the planning and management of resources to meet sporting needs

Joint HonoursAn opportunity to combine the study of Sport and Exercise Science with a subject from another School (e.g. English, Maths, Geography and Physics)

Lectures, Tutorials and Practicals

Each student takes 120

credits each year

A 10 credit module is 100

hours of student effort

The 24 hours of contact are

typically

• Taught modules 10 or 20 credits • Project modules 40 credits

• 24 contact hours• 76 hours individual study

• Lectures (1 – 2 hours)• Tutorials (1 hour)• Laboratory practical sessions (2-3 hours)• Group work, seminars, individual sessions

Programme Structure

Part A

Part B

Part C

• Broad introduction• 20 credits optional

• Business functions• 20 credits optional

• Compulsory • Strategic management of sport• Dissertation

Common Questions

Average Hours Per Week?

17

Areas of study – Sport Management

Underlying business functions such as marketing, finance and strategy

sports policy, governance, marketing and economics

public, private and voluntary spheres of sport

applied to ………

in the ………

Course Structure

Year 1

Compulsory Optional

The Leisure MarketIT for Sport and Exercise SciencesIntroduction for Sociology of Sport

The Sport Industries Environment of Leisure Management

Organisational Behaviour

Teaching and Coaching Sport, Exercise and Health Pedagogies

Exercise Physiology Biomechanics of SportFitness and Training

Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology

Olympic StudiesA Language (French, German, Spanish, Mandarin & Chinese)

Course Structure

Year 2Compulsory Optional

Research Skills Human Resource Management

Principles of Marketing for Sport and Leisure

Accounting for BusinessFoundations of Sports LawAccounting for Managers

Sport Policy and Politics in Culturally Diverse Societies

The Marketing Mix for Sport and Leisure

Managing Sport Organisations

Teaching and Coaching Sport and Exercise PedagogiesMaking Sense of Modern Sport

Exercise Physiology Acquiring Movement Skills

Biomechanics of Sports Movements Psychological Issues and Strategies in

SportSport Ideologies and Values

Methods of Analysis in Sports Biomechanics

Critical Inquiry in Physical Activity in Health

A Language (French, German, Spanish, Mandarin & Chinese)

Exchange Studies

Chance to study abroad for the second semester of the second year

Modules you take on exchange count towards your Degree

University of Toronto

UWA, Perth

UTS, Sydney

University of Michigan

Purdue University, Indiana

Placements

Organised through our School or the Business SchoolBetween Years 2 and 3

Course Structure

Year 3/4

Compulsory Optional

Dissertation Fundamentals of Strategic Management

Advanced Sports MarketingSport Policy Analysis

Sports Economics Sports Governance

NONEBUT!

Focus on an application throughthe dissertation

Linked to: your interest?

your placement?your career ambition?

WHAT TYPES OF THINGS YOU WILL LEARN?

Example – Sports Sponsorship and Marketing

Why do Stade Francais wear pink?

• Marketing Explanation– Rebranding– Cosmopolitan Paris– New Market– Access to merchandise

Example – Sports Policy and Governance

How can we ensure good governance in sport

• Policy response– Organisational change and best

practice– Cultural change– Monitoring

Example – Sport Management and Strategy

How can we ensure that there are enough volunteers for sport• Satisfaction

– Good experience– Personal and social benefits

• Resourcing– Time– Training

• Recruitment– Medal makers?– School-club links?

Example – Sports Economics and Finances

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1996-1997

1997-1998

1998-1999

1999-2000

2000-2001

2001-2002

2002-2003

2003-2004

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-20120

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Premier and Football League Insolvencies

Insolvencies

Source: Deloitte

Career Destinations: Some indication of the variety

Employer Job Role

DC Leisure Management

TBWA\Chiat\Day

 

Adidas

IMG

ITV

Northamptonshire Cricket Club

North County Leisure

Sheffield Hallam University

Youth Sport Trust

Morgan Stanley

Orient Capitol – Sydney

BBC

Professional Sports Group

Synergy Sponsorship Ltd

FNK Supply Chain at L'Oréal - Köln

 

Christians in Sport

Softcat Ltd

Fitness Manager

Managing Director (Sports Media Brand Management)

Sports Marketing Coordinator

Production Coordinator

Commercial Analysis Executive

Street Sport Leader

Gymnastics Development Officer

Research Assistant

Young Ambassador Intern

Investment Banker

New Business Analyst

Sports Broadcasting

Account Executive

Junior Account Executive

Subcontracting planning and production manager

Communications and Development Officer

Public Sector Sales Executive

Taught by experts

Overall Emphasis!

What’s next for you……….

Questions?

Thanks for listening

For your information

For more information please contact: ug-ssehs@lboro.ac.uk http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs