Essay Instructions: MODULE: Management and Leadership in Exercise and Sport
This module aims to help students develop an understanding of the key leadership and management skills which equip those employed in the development of sport policy in the United Kingdom. It looks in detail at the link between four key functions of management (LEADERSHIP, PLANNING, CO-ORDINATION AND ORGANISATION) and explores their importance in the delivery of local, regional, national and “mega” sporting events.
Component No.: One
TITLE: It could be said that of the four functions of Management, Organising is the most important. Briefly describe each of the 4 functions, and critically analyse this statement.
This assignment is intended to assess the following LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Understand and explain the principles and processes underpinning the behaviour of groups within the workforce, in the exercise setting, and on the sporting field
2. Examine and evaluate different leadership and management styles, skills and philosophies as applied to the workforce, in the exercise setting, and on the sporting field
Details of the task
Task
It could be said that of the four management functions organising is the most important. Briefly describe each of the four functions and critically analyse this statement.
-Format: Report/essay
-Word count: 1500 words
-Weighting: 50%
-Turnitin: This assignment must be submitted online ONLY through
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Presentation and submission:
Please follow the guidelines in your School Handbook unless specifically directed otherwise by your module leader.
Module Specific Guidelines on Presentation/Format
All work submitted should be;
• On white A4 paper
• Double-line spaced
• In a minimum of 12-point font
• With a 2.5 centimetre border left around the page
• Correctly referenced (Harvard Style ??" see section in Programme Handbook)
• With all pages numbered
• Inclusive of a word count (excluding references, appendices and quotations)
• With your Student number placed on every page in a header or footer
• Submitted in a single plastic wallet, unstapled
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READING AND RESOURCES FOR THE MODULE:
-Core
Parks, J. B., Zanger, B.R. K., Quarterman, J. (1998) Contemporary Sport Management, Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics
Peeling, N. (2005) Brilliant Manager: What the Best Managers Know, Do and Say. Harlow, UK: Pearson Prentice Hall
Slack, T. (1997) Understanding Sporting Organizations. Champaign, IL:Human Kinetics
Carron, A.V.and Hausenblas, H.A. (1998) Group Dynamics in Sport. Morgantown: Fitness Information technology
-Recommended
Amis, J and Cornwell, B.T. (2005) Global Sports Sponsorship. New York, NY: Berg
Cross, N and Lyle, J. (2003) The Coaching Process ??" Principles and Practice for Sport. London, UK: Butterworth Heinemann
Davis, K.A. (1994) Sports Management: Successful Private Business Strategies. Madison, WN : WCB Brown and Benchmark Publishers
Grantham, W.C, Patton. R. W., York, T.D. and Winick, M.L. (1998) Health Fitness Management. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Hannagan, T. (2005) Management Concepts and Practices. Harlow, UK: Pearson Prentice Hall
Blakey, P. (2011) Sport Marketing. Exeter UK: Learning Matters Ltd
