Course Content

The modules allow student to reflect on sport management as an activity, the impact of that activity and the underlying business principles that help to sustain and develop the sport industry. There is a focus on entrepreneurship and strategic thinking, with potential for students to define and develop ideas for sport related products and services.

Students are challenged to understand the operational issues that effect sport organisations and the legislative framework within which sport organisations exist. As part of this process students discover the similarities and differences between commercial and public sector sport interventions and are able to develop their understanding of different industrial contexts. Students investigate management theory and practice and evaluate it in a sport industry setting.

Students also engage with practical sport as a core component of their studies, reflecting on coaching principles and techniques (communication, planning, motivation, health & safety etc.) that are directly transferable to other aspects of a manager’s role.

Year One
Compulsory modules:

• Introduction to the Research Process*
• Sport in Society*
• Sports Principles and Techniques (Practical Sport module)
• Understanding Sport Management
• Finance for Managers
• Introduction to Personal Development Planning

Choose 20 credits from:

• Introduction to Coaching Science*
• Introduction to Sport Development

Choose 10 credits from:

• Introduction to Sport and Exercise Physiology
• Psychology of Sport and Exercise
• Sport Biomechanics and Functional Anatomy

* Module also available through medium of Welsh

Year Two:
Compulsory Modules:

• Research Process*
• People Management and Sport Law
• Sport Marketing
• Operations Management of Sport
• Personal Development Planning
• Entrepreneurship in Practice

Choose 20 credits from:

• Coaching Science* (20)
• Socio-cultural Issues in Sport* (20)
• Sports Development in Practice (20)
• Ethics in Sport (20)

* Module also available through medium of Welsh

Choose 10 credits from:

• Student Volunteering
• Financial Planning for Business
• Sport in Context

And choose two Sport Techniques and Analysis (practical sport modules) from:

• Games
• Body Management
• Outdoor Activities

Year Three:
Compulsory modules:

• Independent Project* or Enterprise Project
• Strategic Management for Sport
• Commercial Approaches to Sport

Choose one option from:

• Advanced Coaching Science*
• Sociology of Sport*
• Work Experience
• Marketing and Event Management
• Developing Communities through Sport
• Sport and Culture
• Ethical Issues in Sport

* Module also available through medium of Welsh

And choose two from ‘Analysis and Application’ (practical sport modules):

• Gymnastics
• Trampolining
• Dance
• Rugby Union
• Soccer
• Hockey
• Netball
• Basketball
• Tennis
• Volleyball
• Athletics
• Squash
• Badminton
• Cricket
• Swimming
• Water Polo
• Outdoor Pursuits
• Health Related Exercise

Career Potential

Our graduates can follow careers in sport facilities management, health and fitness management, sport management consultancy, teaching and lecturing, sports event management, sports development and in local authority sports departments. In addition, graduates can follow management careers in other industry sectors, join the armed or uniformed forces, or set up their own business. The flexibility of the programme is one of its key strengths with students being able to direct their study to prepare themselves for their chosen career path, particularly during the final year of their programme. As well as these employment options graduates can undertake postgraduate study including PGCE, MSc and MA.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have a strong sporting profile, four GCSE passes including English Language and Maths at grade C or above plus:

• 280 points from at least 3 A Levels / Scottish Advanced Highers to include grades BB within a relevant subject, General Studies excluded
• QCF BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Distinction Merit to include 12 Distinctions overall within a relevant subject
• 280 points from the Irish Leaving Certificate at Highers to include 3 x B1 grades within a relevant subject (minimum C2 grade considered)
• Pass Access with 45 credits at Level 3 to include 15 credits with Distinction within a relevant subject
• 280 points from the Welsh Baccalaureate to include grades BB at A Level within a relevant subject, General Studies excluded, Core counted as fourth subject
• Qualifications equivalent to the above

If your qualification isn't listed above, please refer to the UCAS website.

For applicants only undertaking 2 A Levels / 12-unit BTEC or equivalent, other qualifications and sporting achievements will be considered.

Successful applicants will be invited to a Sport Specific Applicant Day as part of the application process. For more information about Sport Open and Applicant Days, please click here.

Successful applicants are expected to give first priority to the university sports teams throughout their undergraduate careers.

Applicants are advised not to make multiple applications for other undergraduate degree courses within the Cardiff School of Sport, as applicants can change option.

Key Facts

UCAS Code(s): CN62

Campus: Cyncoed

School: Cardiff School of Sport

Course Length: Three years full-time

Also available part-time and can be up to eight years. The part-time students join the full-time students for all modules. Therefore most of the modules are completed between 9.00am and 6.00pm on weekdays.

Assessment:
The School of Sport assessment strategies for each module varies to ensure that most appropriate method is used for that area of study. It is feasible that a module could be assessed completely via one coursework submission, whilst others could be assessed solely via one traditional unseen examination. In practice however, the undergraduate modules are assessed primarily by a combination of varying types of coursework submissions and examinations. Students who wish to obtain an honours degree award will be expected to produce a dissertation of not more than 10,000 words in the final year.

How to Apply:
Applications for this course should be made online to UCAS at http://www.ucas.com/

For further information please visit our How to Apply pages at www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/howtoapply.

International Applicants:
Before making an application, international students (those outside of the EU), should contact the International Office at Cardiff Met to discuss the necessary procedures in relation to studying with us. For further information visit www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/international.

Selection Procedure:
Selection is based on the receipt of a completed UCAS application and attendance to a Sport Applicant Day.

Tuition Fees and Financial Support:
For up to date information on tuition fees and the financial support that may be available please refer to www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/fees.

Bursaries & Scholarships:
The university also offers a bursary and scholarship scheme to help students whilst at university. To see if you are eligible, visit www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/scholarships.

Contact Us

For general enquiries please contact the Student RecruitmentTeam on 029 2041 6044 or email courses@cardiffmet.ac.uk

For course specific enquiries, please contact the School Administrator
Email: css@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Tel: 029 2041 6591

Come and see us
If you’d like to find out more, then why not come and see us at one of our undergraduate Open Days. To book a place, click here.

See Also:
Cardiff School of Sport Website