CRN 19217 Contemporary Issues in Sport Management L4 Module Handbook

Module Aims

The aim of this module is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of contemporary issues in sport business management and their impact on various aspects of sport organisations, enabling them to evaluate and propose solutions to these challenges.

Module Learning Outcomes

1. Identify and evaluate the impact of various contemporary issues on sport management.
2. Understand the role and influence of different stakeholders in the decision-making process of sport organisations.
3. Propose solutions to contemporary issues facing the global sport industry.
4. Assess the strengths & weaknesses of managing issues and make well-informed decisions based on evidence.

Module Learning Activities

Indicative Module Content and Learning Activities:

• Social levels of analysis in sport management: macro, meso, micro
• Globalisation of sport and its implications
• The structure of sport: public, private, and third sectors, and domestic & international organisations
  – their characteristics and motivations
• Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in sport – with a focus on social and environmental sustainability
• Social justice in sport, including equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Corruption and legal aspects of sport – regulation, types of corruption, sport washing, case studies, and their causes and consequences

Weekly Schedule

Semester 1

Assessment 

Assessment Summary

Submission Guidance

This module requires you to submit your work online.
You MUST submit your work through MyBeckett using the link set up by the tutor. Receipt of your work will be recorded.

Your "Turnitin assignments" in MyBeckett are set up so that you can check your assignment as you submit it. This checking is done by creating a "Similarity Report". If this report shows that there are some problems with your work, such as un-cited quotations, you should be able to make corrections and re-submit the work again before the due date. More information about Turnitin is available online here: The Library :MyBeckett & Submissions
Please note: Tutors will follow up any suspected breach of academic integrity found after the submission date as per University policy. Late penalties will apply as per University Regulations, section 3.12 Public Information Academic regulations

What should you do if you need extra time?

To support all students during assessment periods, the following flexibility measures are in place: For practical assessments, live presentations, and timed online exams:

• If you have a Declared Disability or Reasonable Adjustment Plan, adjustments will be made according to guidance from the Disability Support Team.
• If you do not have such adjustments but are unable to complete your assessment on time, you must submit a mitigation application via MyHub with relevant evidence.

For written assessments and coursework

We understand at times, circumstances may affect your ability to submit, and there are ways to request extra time:

Assessment Details Coursework

Assessment 1

There is only 1 assessment for this module which is weighted at 100%.

The assignment for this module is a portfolio (paired or individual – student to choose). The portfolio will enable you to achieve the module learning outcomes and be able to:

• identify and evaluate various contemporary issues on sport management.
• Understand the role and influence of different stakeholders in the decision-making process of sport organisations
• Propose solutions to contemporary issues facing the global sport industry
• Assess the strengths and weaknesses of managing issues and making well-informed decisions based on evidence

Portfolio Submission (3000 words)

Full assessment guidance and the required template are available on MyBeckett (Assessment tab). You must read and follow the full guidance. The summary below is for quick reference only.

Your portfolio should focus on one contemporary issue in sport which is covered in the module (e.g. Social Justice, CSR, Corruption). You will analyse this issue at three levels—macro (global), meso (organisation/community), and micro (individual/people in sport)—drawing on academic literature and real-world examples.

Portfolio content (90%):

• Introduction: Introduce your chosen issue, explain why it matters, and outline how you will explore it at different levels.
• Macro-Level Analysis: Wider/global level – policies, politics, economics, governing bodies, media. Support with theory and literature.
• Meso-Level Analysis: Organisation/community level – case study of a club, governing body, or initiative.
• Micro-Level Analysis: Individual level – impact on athletes, coaches, fans, volunteers.
• Summary & Recommendations: Key insights and 2–3 practical recommendations.
• References: Use LBU Harvard style. Aim for ~20 high-quality sources.
  Reflective Learning Log – appendix (10%): Use the template provided on MyBeckett.

Full details and guidance are available in the assessment tab on the MyBeckett module page (assessment brief, template, example etc).

Instructions to Students

Please read carefully the assessment and grade/marking descriptors overleaf:

Assessment Criteria:

The maximum word count for each assessment is stated above (includes everything except the Bibliography/Appendix).

In order to ensure that students have a fair and equal opportunity to succeed, maximum word counts should NOT be exceeded. Assessments which exceed the maximum will have marks deducted proportional to the assessors’ calculation of the extent of advantage which might have been gained. For example, 10% of the mark achieved will be deducted from work which is 10% over the word count.