Higher National Diploma in Sports Management

The programme consists of compulsory modules covering key areas of sports management.

Each module within this programme is recognised as an individual MQF Level 5 exit award.

Full completion of 120 ECTS leads to:

• Higher National Diploma in Sports Management (MQF Level 5, 120 ECTS)

Introduction to the World of Sport Administration and Management – EQF/MQF Level 5 – 6 ECTS

1. Manage with supervision, or assist in managing a small sport club effectively and efficiently, taking into consideration the many factors that affect such an organisation;
2. Observe, outline and comply with the rules and regulations set out in a sport club and ensure that such rules and regulations are kept up to date as per trends in sport management;
3. Represent a sport club in a loyal and honest manner;
4. Monitor current trends and changes in the sports industry and manage organisation accordingly;
5. Deal with different issues in the sport industry including ethical, political, governance and sports law issues;.
6. Collaborate with volunteers and/or employees within a sport club and manage it effectively;

Total Contact hours	30
Supervised Placement and Practice hours	0
Self Study hours	110
Assessment hours	10

Assessment Criteria

Group Presentation (75%) & Observation & participation (25%)

Strategic Leadership in Sports – EQF/MQF Level 5 – 8 ECTS

1. Deal with different types of tools that can be used to lead in organisations;
2. Manage own team in an effective and beneficial manner for the success of the organisation overall;
3. Represent the organisation or club in an effective manner;
4. Monitor developments in the sport industry which might directly or indirectly affect the organisation;
5. Deal with different challenges present for sport organisation leaders and find ways to overcome such challenges accordingly;
6. Prepare or assist in the preparation of short-term and long-term challenges in the club or sport organisation;

Total Contact hours	40
Supervised Placement and Practice hours	0
Self Study hours	120
Assessment hours	40

Assessment Criteria

Individual Assignment (40%), Examination (50%) & Observation & Participation (10%)

Strategic People Management in Sport Organisations – EQF/MQF Level 5 – 8 ECTS

1. Propose different ways of implementing strategic human resource management strategies in sports organizations;
2. Manage recruitment, retention and motivation processes effectively;
3. Carry out tasks related to strategic people management within organizations;
4. Comply with laws and regulations covering employment in the sports industry;

Total Contact hours	40
Supervised Placement and Practice hours	0
Self Study hours	120
Assessment hours	40

Assessment Criteria

Individual Presentation (40%), Report (50%) & Observation & Participation (10%)

Principles of Sport Marketing – EQF/MQF Level 5 – 8 ECTS

1. Manage or assist in managing marketing plan designs and research;
2. Organise an effective communication strategy or assist in the design and development of such (including internal and external communication);
3. Reorganise the need for market research to aid in the planning of an effective and strategic marketing plan;
4. Monitor changing trends within the organisation;

Total Contact hours	40
Supervised Placement and Practice hours	0
Self Study hours	120
Assessment hours	40

Assessment Criteria

Group Marketing Plan (60%), Individual Assignment (30%) & Observation & Participation (10%)

Strategic Sport Organisations Management – EQF/MQF Level 5 – 10 ECTS

1. Carry out internal and external analysis to compile a strategic plan;
2. Prepare or assist in the preparation of a strategic plan;
3. Monitor changes within an organisation;
4. Design different processes to carry out strategic analysis;

Total Contact hours	50
Supervised Placement and Practice hours	0
Self Study hours	150
Assessment hours	50

Assessment Criteria

Group Presentation (40%), Individual Assignment (50%) & Observation & Participation (10%)

Introduction to Sports Psychology – EQF/MQF Level 5 – 10 ECTS

1. Manage or supervise the managing of motivation in employees within a sport organisation;
2. Carry out tasks under pressure and perform during anxiety, arousal and stress;
3. Manage own stress to be able to perform under pressure;
4. Conduct stress appraisal strategies;
5. Apply the theories of sport psychology to the industry;

Total Contact hours	50
Supervised Placement and Practice hours	0
Self Study hours	150
Assessment hours	50

Assessment Criteria

Individual Examination (50%), Individual Assignment (40%) & Observation & Participation (10%)

Research Methods in Sports – EQF/MQF Level 5 – 10 ECTS

1. Manage research in an ethical and appropriate manner;
2. Carry out research using different methodologies;
3. Compile data using either qualitative or quantitative methods or both, and analyse gathering data accordingly;
4. Carry out research using various sampling techniques;

Total Contact hours	50
Supervised Placement and Practice hours	0
Self Study hours	150
Assessment hours	50

Assessment Criteria

Final Exam (30%), research study proposal (60%)

Sports Facility Management and Event Planning – EQF/MQF Level 5 – 8 ECTS

1. Supervise bookings and management of sport facilities;
2. Manage or assist in the management of the resources of sport facilities effectively;
3. Comply with the regulations set out for sporting facilities;
4. Operate with and overcome various problems being faced in event planning;
5. Manage and use space effectively;
6. Carry out tasks demonstrating effective time management skills;
7. Portray good planning and scheduling skills;

Total Contact hours	40
Supervised Placement and Practice hours	0
Self Study hours	120
Assessment hours	40

Assessment Criteria

Group Work (80%) & Participation (20%)

Sports Journalism and Media – EQF/MQF Level 5 – 8 ECTS

1. Distinguish between different theories of journalism;
2. Identify different sources of journalism and report media;
3. Distinguish between different ‘readers’ and ‘markets’;
4. Assess current trends and needs in sports journalism;
5. Examine the relevance of articles and news reports;
6. Identify different types of sports stories;

Total Contact hours	40
Supervised Placement and Practice hours	0
Self Study hours	120
Assessment hours	40

Assessment Criteria

Individual Assignment (80%) & Observation & Participation (20%)

Governance in Sports – EQF/MQF Level 5 – 8 ECTS

1. Monitor the level of governance being practised within a given sport organisation;
2. Comply with the rules, regulations, policies and practices stipulated by the sport organisation within which one operates in;
3. Collaborate with the board and respect their role within the organisation;
4. Deal with governance issues and challenges that might arise in sporting organisations

Total Contact hours	40
Supervised Placement and Practice hours	0
Self Study hours	120
Assessment hours	40

Assessment Criteria

Individual Assignment (80%) & Observation & Participation (20%)

Finance for Sports Managers – – EQF/MQF Level 5 – 8 ECTS

1. Deal with financial statements;
2. Provide an overview of the expenses, donations, fees, ticket pricing etc. of organisations;
3. Be responsible for keeping the organization up to date with any financial issues and updates in the industry;
4. Identify unnecessary expenses being incurred by the organization;
5. Observe and comply with organization regulations and policies regarding financial management;
6. Monitor incoming and outgoing money and monitor expenditure of the organization;

Total Contact hours	40
Supervised Placement and Practice hours	0
Self Study hours	120
Assessment hours	40

Assessment Criteria

Group Assignment (30%), Individual Assignment (60%) & Participation & Observation (10%)

Sports Psychology for Managers – EQF/MQF Level 5 – 8 ECTS

1. Develop a collective work culture within the organisation;
2. Deal with protests, conflicts, etc. effectively;
3. Collaborate with team members to promote motivation, collaboration and cohesion within organisations;
4. Manage and promote equality in the workplace;
5. Create “helping relationships” at work;
6. Manage and adapt to change in organisations

Total Contact hours	40
Supervised Placement and Practice hours	0
Self Study hours	120
Assessment hours	40

Assessment Criteria

Individual Examination (40%), Individual Presentation (50%) & Observation & Participation (10%)

Placement – EQF/MQF Level 5 – 10 ECTS

Students shall be receiving a hands-on experience related to the competencies outlined in all of the other modules making this programme. Students shall therefore be tested on the competencies outlined in previous modules.

Total Contact hours	0
Supervised Placement and Practice hours	200
Self Study hours	45
Assessment hours	5

Assessment Criteria

Active Participation (10%) – Students are required to contribute to group discussions in class, and to take an active part when requested to participate in in-class activities. Students are also expected to actively take suggestions and ideas from peers or teammates. Frequent questions and asking for clarifications are also expected from students. Ability to work well as an independent and group learner. Placement (80%) – Completed the 200 hours of placement whereby students are expected to put into practice the theory that they have learnt in class. Portfolio(10%) – The student is expected to present a portfolio of the work conducted during the duration of the placement. The portfolio will be assessed and marked as part of the overall mark for the placement module (2,500 words).   All modules are mandatory to qualify for this complete 120 ECTS MQF Level 5 Diploma. However, students may choose to study singular modules, at their own pace, based on a selective-modular basis. This option is ideal for those currently working within the industry, looking to up-skill in a specific area of sports, for example, events management.   Students who fail to pass/complete all mandatory units will be given exit Awards from Avanza Training Academy, detailing the specific modules achieved and the number of ECTS/ECVETs gained.  *As part of the course, students are requested to complete a work-based learning placement within a Sports organisation/facility for a total of 200 hours. All placements are arranged by Avanza Training Academy to ensure all students are provided with mentoring support from the respective organisation Owner/Manager.

 

Research Project – EQF/MQF Level 5 – 10 ECTS

1. Manage one’s own research effectively;
2. Collaborate with others who are crucial for the research study;
3. Manage own and public information responsibly and properly;
4. Manage own time demonstrating effective time management skills.

Total Contact hours	50
Supervised Placement and Practice hours	0
Self Study hours	150
Assessment hours	50

Assessment Criteria

Supervisor Observation 20%; Project 80%.