1. Welcome to SCHOOL/DEPT NAME Welcome to The School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

2. 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

3. What is it to be in Sport Management? Own Business

4. What is it to be in Sport Management? Marketing and Sponsorship

5. What is it to be in Sport Management? Policy and Governance

6. What is it to be in Sport Management? Management and strategy

7. What is it to be in Sport Management? Economics and finance

8. Voted the UKs Best Student Experience we aim to provide you with…

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. The Best Experience for Activities a unique students union and experience with over 100 clubs/societies and an exciting social scene UKs largest student fundraising organisation lively entertainment programme facilities, support, volunteering opportunities

13. The Best Experience for Location campus living in central UK location UKs 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

14. 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

15. 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)

16. 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

17. 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)

18. 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 Taught modules 10 or 20 credits Project modules 40 credits 24 contact hours 76 hours individual study 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 Lectures (1 – 2 hours) Tutorials (1 hour) Laboratory practical sessions (2-3 hours) Group work, seminars, individual sessions

19. Programme Structure Part A Part B Part C Broad introduction 20 credits optional Broad introduction 20 credits optional Business functions 20 credits optional Business functions 20 credits optional Compulsory Strategic management of sport Dissertation Compulsory Strategic management of sport Dissertation

20. Common Questions Average Hours Per Week? 17 Exams? end of each semester Progression? pass 100/120 credits Typical year population? 55

21. 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 ………

22. Course Structure Year 1 CompulsoryOptional 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)

23. Course Structure Year 2 CompulsoryOptional 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)

24. 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

25. Placements Organised through our School or the Business School Between Years 2 and 3

26. Course Structure Year 3/4 CompulsoryOptional 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?

27. WHAT TYPES OF THINGS YOU WILL LEARN?

28. Example – Sports Sponsorship and Marketing Why do Stade Francais wear pink? Marketing Explanation –Rebranding –Cosmopolitan Paris –New Market –Access to merchandise

29. Example – Sports Policy and Governance How can we ensure good governance in sport Policy response –Organisational change and best practice –Cultural change –Monitoring

30. 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?

31. Example – Sports Economics and Finances

32. Career Destinations: Some indication of the variety EmployerJob 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

33. Taught by experts

34. Overall Emphasis!

35. Whats next for you……….

36. Questions? Thanks for listening

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