Sports and Recreation Management unit (UCP004)

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Introduction

This is a University Connections Program (UCP) unit that provides an introduction to disciplines of sports and recreation management. The unit’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.

Summary

Unit name	Sports and Recreation Management
Unit code	UCP004
Credit points	25
College/School	University College
Discipline	Office of the University College
Coordinator	Mr Mark Shelton
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Foundation or Enabling

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Full Year Period	21/2/2027	16/8/2027	30/10/2027	30/10/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Interpret and apply theories, principles and concepts of sports management across contexts
• Analyse and interpret sports data and evidence and recommend solutions for sports management organisations to serve the community.
• Communicate sport and recreation theory and practice effectively
• Critically evaluate major challenges in and across sports management contexts

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

BMA114

Teaching

Assessment	AT 1: Social Media Campaign (20%)|AT 2: Case Study (20%)|AT 3: Event Planning (20%)|AT 4: Research Project - Exploring a Sports and Recreation Topic (20%)|AT 5: Learning Portfolio (20%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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