Course overview
This course will give students a sound understanding of: sport and recreation governance, structure and delivery systems for sport and recreation; income generation, volunteer management and governance in the not-for-profit sector, and the legislative and policy frameworks that underpin sport and recreation organisations. The following topics will be covered: Professionalism, globalisation and commercialism in sport and recreation; structure of sport in Australia; sport governance; ethics in sport and recreation; incorporation, constitutions; structure of clubs, boards and committees in sport and recreation organisations; delivery systems for sport and recreation; working with volunteers; sport and recreation organisation cultures; the business of Sport and Recreation; income generation, including membership, grants, sponsorship and fundraising; risk management and insurance as it applies to sport and recreation organisations.
Course learning outcomes
- Analyse the role of Government policy and legislation in the sport and recreation industry.
- Identify the differences between the not-for-profit, public and private sectors of the industry.
- Examine the range of issues facing NFP organisations.
- Apply high ethical standards and behaviour in sport and recreation.
- Demonstrate Business Enterprise Skills in the context of the Sport and Recreation Management discipline: i) Problem Solving (foundation level); and ii) Ethical Awareness (foundation level).
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