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Location: Hobart

This is a University Connections Program unit. Please refer to the UCP website for more information.

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

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Full Year Period This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Full Year Period 22/2/2026 17/8/2026 31/10/2026 31/10/2026

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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. 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

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
092199 $4,349.00 $2,041.00 not applicable $5,124.00

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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

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

BMA114

Teaching

AssessmentAT 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%)
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Textbooks

Required

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

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