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C19 Associate Degree of Event, Sport and Recreation Management

The Associate Degree of Event, Sport and Recreation Management is designed for those seeking to establish themselves in the sport and recreation industries and for those already working there. It provides the theoretical knowledge and practical skills for a career in the sport and recreation industries, including the growth area within these sectors of event management. This strong, industry-based course is designed to provide students with the essential knowledge, competencies and professional attitudes required by middle and senior levels of management in these areas. The course commences with an introduction to the sport and recreation industries and focuses upon an application of the key aspects of programming, management, marketing, planning, economics, finance and relevant professional practice opportunities for these industries. Its specialist units in the areas of sport, recreation and event management focus upon the global delivery systems of sport; the management of people in sporting organisations; sport marketing; program development and delivery; the influence of psycho-social factors on recreational behaviour and lifestyle choices; the management of recreation services; sport venue and event management; and the broader management of special events (e.g. festivals, concerts, and community events).

 

An Associate Degree of Event, Sport and Recreation Management offers career opportunities in management in the diverse areas of sport organisations, recreation services, event management companies, sport and recreation facilities, tourist resorts, voluntary agencies, commercial businesses, government departments, educational institutions, as well as facilitating sport, outdoor recreation and interpretation programs.

 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Standard ECU admissions requirements apply

 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

The Associate Degree of Event, Sport and Recreation Management degree requires a minimum of 240 credit points (16 units) and normally requires two years of full-time study or the part-time equivalent.

 

The degree has the following main components:

(i) a core program of 180 credit points (12 units); and

 

(ii) a supplementary program of 60 credit points (4 units) consisting of:

  • a 4 unit minor;
  • or 4 electives.
 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 1
LSC1001 Introduction to Leisure 15
LSC1102 Leisure Leadership and Programming 15
SPM2112 Sport Delivery Systems 15
Plus 1 Minor/Elective unit
 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 2
BES1100 Foundations of Business Knowledge 15
SPM2122 Sport Marketing 15
SPM2111 Sport Organisation Management 15
Plus 1 Minor/Elective unit
 
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 1
TSM2202 Introduction to Event Management 15
LMS2103 Leisure Facility Planning 15
SPM2114 Sport and Leisure Economics and Finance II 15
Plus 1 Minor/Elective unit
 
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 2
LSC2003 Leisure and Lifestyle 15
LMS3202 Managing Leisure Services 15
SPM3114 Sport Venues and Events 15
Plus 1 Minor/Elective unit
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2010 VET: 31/03/2010