Unit Outline

BMA114 is a University Connections Program (UCP) unit that provides an introduction to disciplines of sports and recreation management. The class’s primary focus is on the sport and recreation industry, which includes professional sport, amateur sport, for-profit sport participation, non-profit sport participation, sporting goods, and sport services. The unit includes an applied focus on research and inquiry skills and provides opportunities for learners to explore topics of interests within their local community as well as topics of national and international relevance. In this UCP unit, you will be introduced to the different managerial and administrative components of the sport and recreation industry at local, state, national and international levels. In-class discussions and the unit’s assessment items will focus on assisting you in establishing skills and knowledge necessary to function as a professional person in sports or recreation industries or careers.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:

1.	To interpret and apply theories, principles and concepts of sports management across contexts
2.	To analyse and interpret sports data and evidence and recommend solutions for sports management organisations to serve the community.
3.	To effectively communicate sport and recreation theory and practice
4.	To critically evaluate major challenges in and across sports management contexts

Requisites

REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	Must be at least 16 years of age (in 2021) and currently enrolled in year 11, 12 or 13 to be eligible to study BMA114.
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	BMA112, BMA113

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Attendance / engagement expectations

If your unit is offered Online, it is expected you will engage in all those activities as indicated in the Unit Outline, including any self-directed learning.

If you miss a learning activity for a legitimate reason (e.g., illness, carer responsibilities) teaching staff will attempt to provide alternative activities (e.g., make up readings) where it is possible.

About the University Connections Program

The University Connections Program (UCP) allows students to study units, specifically designed by the University for senior secondary learners. The UCP give you an opportunity to extend your learning to new areas not available at your school/college, to experience/build confidence and familiarity with university learning and teaching and to engage with university staff and industry. Most of our units, if successfully completed, will give you credit into a degree such as the Bachelor of Business or similar.

Recognition by TASC

The unit is formally recognised by TASC. Successful completion of this UCP unit will contribute 15 points towards your Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE). A collaboration between the University of Tasmania and the Office of Tasmanian Assessment, Standards & Certification (TASC) allows results from this unit to be eligible for inclusion in the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).Eligible unit results are submitted in early December to TASC for the purposes of scaling and calculation of TES and ATAR. Full UTAS unit internal results will normally be available in late November.

Withdrawal without academic or financial penalty

Students who are enrolled in a unit under the University Connections Program can withdraw at any stage of the course without academic or financial penalty. If you do not pass the unit, you will be withdrawn from the program without penalty or a grade recorded.

Credit into degrees

Successfully completed UCP units may be credited to a relevant degree when the student enrols at the University of Tasmania. Successful completion of this unit can used towards credit into a relevant University of Tasmania College of Business and Economic degree. Students are strongly advised to contact UConnect for information about using credit from UCP units into our different degrees. Phone: call 1300 826 663 to speak with UConnect contact centre staff 8:45am to 5:00pm business days.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule

ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Reflections	Fri 15^th Nov, 9pm	5 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Annotated Bibliography	Fri 8^th Mar, 9pm	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Literature Review	Fri 12^th Apr, 9pm	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO4
Assessment Task 4:	Group Assignment	Fri 31^st May, 9pm	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 5:	Case Study	Fri 5^th Jul, 9pm	15 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 6:	Research Essay	Fri 23^rd Aug, 9pm	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 7:	Capstone Assessment Task	Fri 1^st Nov, 9pm	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Reflections

Task Description:

Understanding how we learn and what we already know is an important element of being a successful active learner. Reflection on learning is an essential skill for university students to develop. This assessment task requires you to undertake four short reflections throughout the year on Modules 1, 2, 3, and 4.

At the end of each module, you will describe what have you learned and how this compares to what you thought you knew about the topics at the beginning of each term.

You will write a brief (250 word) statement addressing the following:
• Describe some of the most interesting things you learned during this module.
• Did anything surprise you?
• How has this shaped or changed your opinion on the different topics?

Task Length:

4 x 250 words + correspondence

Due Date:

Due Date: Term 4 - Friday 15th November, 9pm

Weight:

5 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)

1	Identify and describe key sport and recreation management concepts, terms, and tools.	LO1
2	Identify concepts and tools of sports and recreation management and communicate ideas and information about diverse industry segments in the business of sport.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Communicate using evidence-based argument and professional writing standards.	LO4

Assessment Task 2: Annotated Bibliography

Task Description:

A common assessment task at university is the research essay. It is therefore important that you develop research skills that enable you to critically assess what works are related to your topic of interest and which will be helpful to your research. An annotated bibliography is one tool to assist you to compile a summary of the important works related to what you are studying. An annotated bibliography is a list of research sources which provides a citation and a concise descriptive/evaluative paragraph for each of the sources.

For this task, you will select a topic of your choice that relates to sport and recreation management. You will engage in a collaborative exercise to help to determine an appropriate topic.

Your annotated bibliography should include the following information about each of your source materials:
• The authority – who wrote the piece? What are their credentials?
• The audience – Who is the intended audience?
• The usefulness of the work – Is this work useful to your topic? How might it assist in your research?
• Conclusions – What are the conclusions of the author? How have these been reached (e.g. evaluative methods)?
• Limitations of the work – Does the author have a particular bias? Other limitations?

Your annotated bibliography will consist of the five most appropriate and credible source materials that you found during your initial research. It should demonstrate that you have critically assessed the content of the works, where they sit within a field of study as well as in relation to your research topic. Furthermore, it will demonstrate that you have understood the works read.

Task Length:

1300 - 1500 words

Due Date:

Term 1 - Friday 8th March, 9pm

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)

1	Source selection and its credibility.	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Annotations identified for relevance. Evaluations identified for evidence of analysis	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Conciseness, and clarity of writing. Referencing and formatting.	LO1, LO4

Assessment Task 3: Literature Review

Task Description:

The Literature Review (LR) is a useful tool when compiling and clarifying your lines of inquiry and arguments in relation to the works you have read on a topic.

The LR must provide a written overview of a field of study. Its objective is to outline what is already known about a topic, who the key writers are, the prevailing theories in relation to the topic, and the research gaps/questions being asked.

For this task, you will once again choose a topic that interests you related to sport and recreation management. However, it does need to be different from the topic that you used for AT2.

To conduct a thorough literature review, you must complete a comprehensive search of source materials to find relevant peer reviewed empirical research works. Take note of those works that you consider most relevant and locate the key identified text.

These notes should include:
• how the author approaches the topic,
• what they have to say about the topic, and
• how it relates to your research topics

Your Literature review should be comprised of at least five credible and appropriate source materials.

Task Length:

1500 words

Due Date:

Term 1 - 12th April, 9pm

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)

1	Describe key text in the context of your line of inquiry.	LO1, LO2
2	Literature sources are identified for relevance in investigating line/s of inquiry. Evaluations offered identify your capacity to provided evidence by analysis.	LO1, LO2
3	Communicate and Reference using Harvard style guide.	LO4

Assessment Task 4: Group Assignment

Task Description:

Tasmania has become a Sports Tourism destination with the Northeast Mountain Biking trails playing host to world cup events; the Gordon Dam abseil is the world’s highest commercial abseil; sea kayaking at Freycinet; and the Overland Track being visited by intrepid explorers across the globe. These examples are, of course, just the tip of the iceberg.

For this task, you are to work in a group to develop and present your own Sport and Recreational concept that will increase tourism and participation in our beautiful state. This concept will be set in an existing world heritage area and it must be realistic in nature.

Your presentation should cover the following topics:
• What makes your proposal unique and interesting to a national and international audience?
• How will the people access the area?
• How will you minimise impact on the environment?
• Which groups of people might be in opposition to your proposal, and how can you proactively address their concerns?

You must also provide appropriate references to support your claims.

You have two options for presenting your idea:

1. A live presentation to your fellow classmates that should include 8-10 slides and go for between 8-10 minutes. Each member of the group should have an equal speaking role during the presentation.

2. A promotional video that pitches your idea to potential investors in your venture and not only showcases the idea but also how it addresses the topics above. Again, no more than 10 minutes in length.

Task Length:

8 - 10 slides + Reference Page

Due Date:

Term 2 – 31st May, 9pm

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)

1	Identify and describe key sport and recreation management concepts, terms, and tools.	LO1
2	Identify concepts and tools of sport management and communicate ideas and information about diverse industry segments in the business of sport.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Communicate using professional verbal writing standards.	LO4

Assessment Task 5: Case Study

Task Description:

For this task you will write a Case Study relating to one of the Megatrends shaping the sport sector as identified in the 2022 Future of Australian Sport Report (CSIRO).

Your case study will identify a real-life example of either:
1. How one of the megatrends is already shaping the Tasmanian sporting landscape
OR
2. An example of how the megatrend is shaping sport elsewhere and how this could be incorporated into the sport and recreation industry in Tasmania

You will analyse your case study and illustrate your findings by including the following information:
• Provide a brief background of your example
• Explain how it relates to one of the identified Megatrends
• Explain how it could shift the Tasmanian sporting landscape into the future
• Explain how this future state could impact your own pathway as a member of the sport and recreation workforce. What are the new opportunities? What skills will you need?

Both your analysis of the current state and your suggested future impacts should be supported by credible sources. You will follow both the referencing and academic writing guidelines that have been provided to you throughout the year.

Written case study 1500 words (case study)
OR
Presentation 10 minutes + 3 minutes for questions 10 slides maximum (Presentation can be live or recorded)

Task Length:

Written case study 1500 words, or 10-minute presentation with reference list

Due Date:

Term 2 – 5th July, 9pm

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)

1	Identify a compelling sport business case. Present a background of the case and identify observations of what is going on, as well as why, how, when and who is affected.	LO1
2	Identify, describe, and explain sport business concepts and principles linked to your case study. Identify the issues and what the literature is saying about the topic. Do your observations of the case align with what the experts are saying	LO1, LO2
3	To “paint a picture” about the topic for the reader to help them form an opinion of the case. Offer solutions/a conclusion and any recommendation/s.	LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 6: Research Essay

Task Description:

Essays are one of the most important (and common) forms of assessment at university. Research essays are assignments in which you find relevant sources of information such as books and journal articles in order to gather information which you then evaluate and use as evidence to back up your argument in essay format.

For this assessment, you are required to submit a Research Essay.

The essay will be 1500 words (+/- 10%) not including the cover page, abstract, or reference page.

The steps that you should follow to identify and write your research essay are:

• Pinpoint the major focus of your research.
• Break down your research focus into research objectives.
• Write your research objectives so they are S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely).
• Keep your number of objectives limited.
• Use action verbs.
• Avoid flowery language.
• Merge different views and evidence, such as facts about a topic from a sports business book, sports business articles, interviews, and then interpret the information into your own writing.
• (Remember, as a researcher, all you are doing is seeking the truth)

Task Length:

1500 words

Due Date:

Term 3 – 23rd Aug, 9pm

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)

1	Source selection is relevant and its credible.	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	The tone is of the essay is consistently professional and appropriate for an academic research paper.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Conciseness of objectives (SMART) expressed through clarity and succinctness of writing. Referencing and formatting in Harvard style guide.	LO1, LO4

Assessment Task 7: Capstone Assessment Task

Task Description:

Your Capstone Assessment piece gives you an opportunity to reflect on your overall learning in this class and to re-work three pieces of assessment according to your instructor’s feedback.

Your Capstone Assessment piece consists of:

1. Final reflection
2. Three cumulative tasks (reworked based on instructor feedback)

1. Final Reflection on Learning (up to 800 words)

Read over your four (4) reflections on Learning (Terms I, II, III, IV) and us Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle to write a brief statement addressing the following questions:
a. What have you learned in this class about sport and recreation management and how does this compare to what you thought you knew at the start of the class?
b. How have your academic skills developed across the course of the year?
c. Did anything surprise you?
d. How have these experiences influenced your future plans?

2. Three cumulative tasks (reworked based on instructor feedback)

Responding to feedback and improving your work is a crucial skill for both university and the workforce. Choose three cumulative tasks and re-work these according to instructor feedback. This should include improving the content of your work and also the academic writing and referencing skills that you have developed throughout the year.

Task Length:

800-word reflection, cumulative tasks as stipulated in MyLO

Due Date:

Term 4 – 1st Nov, 9pm

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)

1	Describe evidence of reflection utilising key concepts, terms, and tools in the context of an innovative sport business.	LO1, LO2
2	Addressed instructor feedback and concerns.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Communicate and Referencing using Harvard style guide writing standards that conformed to requirements of the original task	LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.