Learning Outcomes
At the completion of the course unit students will be able to demonstrate:
Knowledge on management theories, principles, approaches and techniques adopted in various sport and recreation organizations in Sri Lanka and other countries and
Understanding of principles, methods, and rationales of contemporary management approaches.
Course Contents
Nature and scope of Sport and Recreation management. Different approaches to management. Process of Sport and Recreation management. Planning; objectives, policies and procedures, comprehensive strategic and operational planning. Decision making. Organizing; structure, line and staff relationship, authority, delegation of authority, centralized and decentralized administration and organization as a social system. Staffing; manpower planning, selection and recruitment, evaluation of performance, development of managers. Directing; communication, coordinating, leadership and motivation. Controlling; process, programme evaluation and review techniques. Management styles. Environment and management.
Methods of Teaching and Learning
Lectures, readings, interactive contacts, discussions, and group and individual presentations
Assessment
Assignments and examination
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of course unit the students will be able to demonstrate knowledge in:
Computer application in sport and recreation management and in business setting
The use of information technology to support educational and professional needs in sport and recreation setting and
Computer application in sport and recreation management processes at basic and advance situations
Course Contents
Fundamentals of Information Technology, Fundamentals of Windows Operating System, Introduction to Internet as a Learning tool for Sport and Recreation Management, Fundamentals of word processing software and applying as a reporting tool for Sport and Recreation Management (Ms Word), Fundamental of Electronics spreadsheets software applying a budgeting tool for Sport and Recreation Management (Ms Excel), Fundamental of presentation software and applying as a tool for for Sport and Recreation Management (Ms PowerPoint)
Methods of Teaching and Learning
Lectures, computer lab sessions, situational audits and field studies.
Assessment
Assignment and examination
Learning Outcomes
After completion of the course unit students will be able to demonstrate knowledge in:
selected concepts related to human resource functions in sports and recreation,
the principal components of human resource management functions in sport and recreation setting
the methodological assumptions and approaches in job design to suit the sport environment and events and
the processes related to performance appraisals, staff training, career development programmes
Course Contents
Definition of HRM, Overview of Personnel and Human Resource Management, Acquisition of human resources and stake holders sport and recreation organizations, Incentives for professionals and volunteers, Professional and volunteer conflict, Staffing : job analysis, job description, job specification, Motivation and empowerment in sport and recreation setting, Managing diversity in sport and recreation setting, Strategic planning approach to training and development of personnel, Human Learning styles
Methods of Teaching and Learning
Lectures, field visits, group work, discussions
Assessment
Assignment and examination.
Learning Outcomes
After completion of this course unit students will be able to demonstrate knowledge in
the scope of significance of fitness in a perspective of institutional, public, commercial and community setting.
life long process of fitness and it's biological, sociological and economical implications and
the application of fitness processes to address the needs of a clientale.
Course Contents
Physical fitness and relationship of physical activity with optimal health, Evaluation of health status of fitness participants, Scientific foundation and structure, functions of the human body, cardio respiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance and projects of relevant exercise programming. Measurement and evaluation of fitness, Energy expenditure systems, Basic elements of nutrition and healthy body weight,
Methods of Teaching and Learning
Lectures, practical sessions and projects
Assessment
Continuous assessment (100%)
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course unit students will be able to demonstrate knowledge in
the elements involved in leadership and act accordingly by
Identifying the different types of relationship styles.
the personal power and influence and develop trust and rapport
key behavioral strategies for effective leadership and handle changes within sport and recreation setting
relationship skills and take an account of personality when building relationships with people and
active listening and questioning techniques that are needed to build effective relationships
Course Contents
Study of Historical and contemporary developments and leadership in sports and recreation setting, Styles of leadership by reviewing theories and practice of leadership, Leadership concepts and leadership behavioral models, Methods of leadership application in sport/recreation settings. Interpersonal skills: self-awareness. communicating, motivation including Goal Setting, problem solving and proactive skills.
Methods of Teaching and Learning
Lectures, interactive sessions, discussions and presentations
Assessment
Continuous assignment and written examination at the end of the semesterLearning Outcomes
On the completion of this course unit students will be able to demonstrate understanding in
selected concepts and techniques utilized in sport and recreation programmes
programming principles, planning process, models and interpret policies in sport and recreation programmes and
the methodological assumptions and approaches to existing sport and recreation programmes and programme models.
Course Contents
Micro and macro level fundamentals of sport and recreation programming, Philosophy of Personal Programming, Sport and recreation programming processes, Appreciation of the scope of sport and recreation programming and Leadership skills necessary for the successful implementation of sport and recreation programmes and Programming models and classifications, delivery systems, planning strategies.
Methods of Teaching and Learning
Lectures, interactive contacts, discussions
Assessment
Assignments and examination at the end of Semester
Learning Outcomes
After completion of this course unit students will be able to demonstrate understanding
the rationale for Strategic Sport and Recreation Marketing Management
the nature, content and application of operational functions of strategic sport and recreation marketing management
the skills necessary to prepare a marketing plan with integral strategic component of the sport and recreation setting and
how the marketing service delivery system operates with a depth application of the principles and theory.
Course Contents
The history of sport marketing, principles of marketing applied in sport and recreation industry, Identification of marketing opportunities: Sport consumer behavior, planning process and market research strategies and information systems Strategy determination and promotional mix : sport product, pricing strategies, advertising, sponsorship, sport and television and sponsorship and Strategy implementation and evaluation and adjustment
Methods of Teaching and Learning
Lectures, interactive contacts, discussions
Assessment
Continues Assessment, case studies and discussed in class and written examination at the end of the semester
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course unit students will be able to demonstrate knowledge in:
selected concepts and techniques utilized in sport and recreation event management
event conceptualization in sport and recreation event planning
models and interpret policies adopted in sport and recreation events and
major operational areas of sport and recreation events and ability to conduct events within stipulated time line.
Course Contents
Study of history and development of sport and recreation events in the world, Traditional sports and recreation events in Sri Lanka, Conceptualizing sport events, event planning strategy, event administration, event coordination and operational functions, Sport and recreation event assessment and evaluation and Social, economical cultural and political impacts on sport and recreation events.
Methods of Teaching and Learning
Lectures and field work
Assessment
Continuous assessment, presentations, field reviews and examination at the end of semester.
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course unit students will be able to demonstrate the ability to
apply broad range of functions and responsibilities concern to facility managers.
Show the theoretical concepts behind planning and managing sports facilities and
Sketch practical experience in the application of theory through the use of case studies.
Course Contents
Assess and design requirement for specific groups, Facility needs assessment techniques, Planning principles of sport and recreation facilities and procedure in relation to resource provision and financial management, Use of standards in facility design, development of special facilities, Safety issues in facility design and management, Facility design and service delivery and Legal issue and statutory requirements for sport and recreation facilities
Methods of Teaching and Learning
Lectures, interactive contacts, discussions, presentations
Assessment
Case Study, Continuous assessment, Examination at the end of the semester
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course unit students will be able to:
develop rationales for sport and recreation finances
analyze the balance sheets, revenue statements and cash flow statements
diagnose and classify the financial health of sporting organizations and
develop workable funding and budgeting strategies
Course Contents
Introduction to Accounting and Finance, Balance Sheet, Business funding, Product pricing and investment concepts, Understanding profits and Business planning, costing concepts
Methods of Teaching and Learning
Lectures, interactive contacts
Assessment
Projects and examination held at the end of the semester
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course unit students will be able to
develop career demands in sport and recreation,
develop contacts within the profession and
handle current and potential challenges in sport and recreation setting.
Course Contents
Professional contacts, Availability of resources and need analysis of the community/ client, career option settings, inter personal communication, Negotiation and conflict management at organizational and administrative levels and Managing Diversity and Individual Differences
Methods of Teaching and Learning
interactive contacts, discussions, presentations
Duration
Three months
Assessment
Submission of a satisfactory evaluation report by the agency, completion of a personal report and evaluation of the experience by the student and presentation.
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of the course unit students will be able to analyze in
research designs.
data analysis techniques and the way.
presenting data and research works.
Course Contents
Sport data collections and design, Introduction to quantitative and qualitative evaluations, technological and methodological data collection methods, decision making process of sport data analysis, choosing specific data collection technique, major concerns when collecting sport data, reduction of errors, ethical back ground to sport data collection, review and record sport data bases, selection, training and supervision of sport data collection, data analysis: qualitative and quantitative sport data, raw data and prepare data for analysis
Methods of Teaching and Learning
Lecture, reviews, group work, field studies, seminars
Assessment
assignments, field work and an examination held at the end of the semester
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course unit students will be able to distinguish
communication strategies at the point of planning sponsorship in order to support sport and recreation programmes.
sport and recreation promotion techniques.
promotion and sponsorship techniques with related to sport and recreation.
Course Contents
Study on evaluation of sources and funds, fundraising strategies, the nature of sponsorship, communication mix, public relation and advertising, sales promotion, personal selling, target marketing, sponsorship pricing, writing proposals and sponsorship proposals
Methods of Teaching and Learning
Lecture, interactive contacts, discussions, presentations
Assessment
Continuous assignments and examination held at the end of the semester
Learning Outcomes
After completion of the course unit students will be able to apply,
Sport and recreation programmes in relation to educational imperatives of the Olympic Movement
impart the intellectual educational concepts and values in sport and recreation settings.
Course Contents
Olympic principles, values and ideals of Olympics, history of ancient and modern Olympics, Olympic Charter, Olympic movement and politics, business, mass media, challengers facing modern Olympics, management perspectives of Olympics, ethics and Olympics, women and Olympics, environment and Olympic.
Methods of Teaching and Learning
Lectures, discussions, group work, field studies, seminars
Assessment
Continuous assessments, Examination held at the end of the semester
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course unit students will be able to demonstrate knowledge in
the elements involved in leadership and act accordingly by
Identifying the different types of relationship styles.
the personal power and influence and develop trust and rapport
key behavioral strategies for effective leadership and handle changes within sport and recreation setting
relationship skills and take an account of personality when building relationships with people and
active listening and questioning techniques that are needed to build effective relationships
Course Contents
Study of Historical and contemporary developments and leadership in sports and recreation setting, Styles of leadership by reviewing theories and practice of leadership, Leadership concepts and leadership behavioral models, Methods of leadership application in sport/recreation settings. Interpersonal skills: self-awareness. communicating, motivation including Goal Setting, problem solving and proactive skills.
Methods of Teaching and Learning
Lectures, interactive sessions, discussions and presentations
Assessment
Continuous assignment and written examination at the end of the semester
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