Recreational Sport Programme Management

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Recreational Sport Programme Management (BSE315)

Applications Open: To be confirmed

Applications Close: To be confirmed

Next Available Intake: July 2020

Course Types: To be confirmed

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: $2523

Area of Interest: Adult Learning

Schemes: To be confirmed

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: S R Nathan School of Human Development

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Synopsis

BSE315 Recreational Sport Programme Management equips students with the knowledge and skills in designing and managing recreational sport programmes to meet the diverse needs of individuals and communities and derive the desired outcomes. From developing a personal and professional philosophy of recreational sport to understanding diverse sport settings and community leisure services, the learner will learn how to enable access, ensure inclusiveness and garner maximum participation through programme design, financing, marketing, risk and human resources management, and the use of technology.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

Concepts of leisure, sport, recreational sport, and philosophy of recreational sport.
Needs and constraints of diverse population segments
Diversity and promoting recreational sport
Competencies of recreational sport professionals
Sport programming steps
Tournament scheduling
Facilities planning
Financing and marketing recreational sport
Human resources management in recreational sport
Risk management in recreational sport
Technology in recreational sport
Recreational sport settings/contexts

Learning Outcome

Describe the philosophical and foundational concepts that define the field of recreational sport.
Employ sport programming considerations in relation to the demographics of the target population and constraints to sport participation.
Illustrate the core competencies of recreational sport professionals.
Determine the steps and components necessary for successful recreational sport programming.
Examine tournament designs in relation to programming factors and contexts.
Design a recreational sport programme or event suitable for a target population.
Recommend appropriate changes to a recreational sport programme or its components.