Welcome to The School of
Sport,
Exercise
and Health Sciences
Welcome
to SCHOOL/DEPT
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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
The Best Experience for Facilities
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 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 sportrelated 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
Science
Applies scientific principles,
theories and ideas to the study of
human performance and physical
activity
Sports Science with
Management
Combining elements of our
degrees in Sport and Exercise
Science and Sport Management
Sports
Management
Understanding the nature of
sports activity in people's lives,
and the planning and
management of resources to
meet sporting needs
Joint
Honours
An 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
• Broad introduction
• 20 credits optional
Part B
• Business functions
• 20 credits optional
Part C
• Compulsory
• Strategic management of sport
• Dissertation
Common Questions
Average
Hours Per
Week?
17
Exams?
end of each
semester
Progression?
pass
100/120
credits
Typical year
population?
55
Areas of study – Sport Management
Underlying business functions such as
marketing, finance and strategy
applied to ………
sports policy, governance, marketing and
economics
in the ………
public, private and voluntary spheres of
sport
Course Structure
Year 1
Compulsory
Optional
The Leisure Market
IT for Sport and Exercise Sciences
Introduction 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 Sport
Fitness and Training
Foundations of Sport and Exercise
Psychology
Olympic Studies
A Language (French, German, Spanish,
Mandarin & Chinese)
Course Structure
Year 2
Compulsory
Optional
Research Skills
Human Resource Management
Principles of Marketing for Sport and
Leisure
Accounting for Business
Foundations of Sports Law
Accounting 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 Pedagogies
Making Sense of Modern Sport
Exercise Physiology
Acquiring Movement Skills
Biomechanics of Sports Movements
Psychological Issues and Strategies in
Sport
Sport 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
University
of Michigan
UTS, Sydney
Purdue
University,
Indiana
UWA, Perth
Placements
Organised through our School or the Business School
Between Years 2 and 3
Course Structure
Year 3/4
Compulsory
Optional
Dissertation
Fundamentals of Strategic Management
Advanced Sports Marketing
Sport Policy Analysis
Sports Economics
Sports Governance
NONE
BUT!
Focus on an application through
the 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
• Recruitment
– Medal makers?
– School-club links?
• Resourcing
– Time
– Training
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Source: Deloitte
2011-2012
2010-2011
2009-2010
2008-2009
2007-2008
2006-2007
2005-2006
2004-2005
2003-2004
2002-2003
2001-2002
2000-2001
1999-2000
1998-1999
1997-1998
1996-1997
1995-1996
1994-1995
1993-1994
1992-1993
Example – Sports Economics and Finances
Premier and Football League Insolvencies
12
10
8
6
4
2
Insolvencies
Career Destinations: Some indication of the variety
Employer
Job Role
DC Leisure Management
Fitness Manager
TBWA\Chiat\Day
Managing Director (Sports Media Brand
Management)
Adidas
Sports Marketing Coordinator
IMG
Production Coordinator
ITV
Commercial Analysis Executive
Northamptonshire Cricket Club
Street Sport Leader
North County Leisure
Gymnastics Development Officer
Sheffield Hallam University
Research Assistant
Youth Sport Trust
Young Ambassador Intern
Morgan Stanley
Investment Banker
Orient Capitol – Sydney
New Business Analyst
BBC
Sports Broadcasting
Professional Sports Group
Account Executive
Synergy Sponsorship Ltd
Junior Account Executive
FNK Supply Chain at L'Oréal - Köln
Subcontracting planning and production
manager
Christians in Sport
Softcat Ltd
Communications and Development Officer
Public Sector Sales Executive
Taught by experts
Overall Emphasis!
What’s next for you……….
Thanks for listening
Questions?
For your information
 For more information please contact:
 ug-ssehs@lboro.ac.uk
 http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs