You are to plan a small sports development event targeting fellow students at the University. This assessment should summarise the key issues you would need to consider in planning such an event. The

What am I require d to do in this assignment? You are to plan a small sports development event targeting fellow students at the University. This assessment should summarise the key issues you would need to consider in planning such an event. The assessment should be provided in the format of a portfolio. It could cover the following type of information  The details of the event you planned and the rationale for its choice (e.g. why did you chose the event you did, what Sports Development theory underpinned this etc.)  The needs and wants of customers to help shape the development of your idea  The key steps you would need to undertake to plan the event (e.g. meetings, background r esearch etc.)  The approach to your marketing mix, (product, promotion, marketing and communication)  The importance of teamwork in planning events  The importance of quality leadership and management in making the event happen As this is an applied based e xercise, it is expected that you draw upon a wide -variety of information sources, i.e., policy documents, industry periodical articles, as well as academic publications (book chapters and journal articles) to help support your ideas and discussion . All w ork should be written in the third person. Submission Deadli ne Marks and Feedback Before 10am on: 14/08/2020 20 working days after deadline (L4, 5 and 7) 15 working days after deadline (L6) 10 working days after deadline (block delivery) 04/09/2020 Unit title & code SPO0 62 -1 Assignment number and title Referral Assessment - Evidence of a Sports Development Programme Assignment type A Written Report Weighting of ass ignment 100% Size or length of assessment 2000 words Unit learning outcomes 1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of management theory to facilitate case and project work in sport 2. Work collaboratively using management principles and concepts to develop projects facilitating a desired set of objectives 2 What do I need to do to pass? (Threshold Expectations from UIF) 1. Identify theoretical issues relating to relevant aspects of sport and recreation management to a sport event. 2. Understand the ways in which key management approaches are practiced within the sport industry. How do I produce high quality work that merits a good grade? To achieve a good grade you should pr oduce a clear and coherent portfolio that demonstrates your planning for a chosen sports programme. In doing so you should consider the key management processes required to be effective . The work shou ld be evaluative in its approach . How does this assignment relate to what we are doing in scheduled sessions? Throughout the lectures we will explore the key aspects of organizing a successful sports programme. We will explore and investigate a range of management techniques and we will consider how effective ly the sport and physical activity sector uses these to engage with its customers and potential customers. How will my assignment be marked? Your assignment will be marked according to the threshold expectations and the criteria on the following page . You can use them to evaluate your own work and consider your grade before you submit. 3 3rd Class – 40 -49% Lower 2 nd – 50 -59% Upper 2 nd – 60 -69% 1st Class – 70%+ 1 Some effort has been made to evaluate your planned programme based on personal experience of developing and planning it. There is a clear attempt at evaluating of your planned programme based on personal experience of developing, and planning it There is a clear evaluation of your planned programme based on personal experience of developing and planning it. There is an in -depth analytical evaluation of your planned programme based on personal experience of developing and , planning it. 2 Some attempt has been made to describe management principle s and relate them to your programme . Management principles are clearly described in relation to your programme . Management principles are clearly explained in relation to your programme . Management principles are clearly understood and analysed in relatio n to your programme . 3 Some description is given to how the programme can improve and better engage with its potential customers Description is given to how the programme can improve and better engage with its potential customers Clear explanation is given to how the programme can improve and better engage with its potential customers Clear consideration and analysis is given to how the programme can improve and better engage with its potential customers 4 The work is generally w ell written but with continual errors, is readable, has some referencing and is presented to an acceptable level. The work is generally well written with some errors, is readable, has appropriate referencing and is presented to an acceptable level. The w ork is well written, easy to read, has appropriate referencing and is presented professionally. The work is well written, easy to read, has a range of appropriate sources referenced and is presented professionally.