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Sport Development BA (Hons)
Edge Hill University,UK
Department name Sport and Physical Activity
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| Study mode | Duration | Tuition fees | Start date | Venue |
| Full Time |
3 years
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Contact provider | 24-SEP-12 | EDGE HILL UNIVERSITY |
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Course summary The course develops the practical and theoretical knowledge necessary to plan and implement contemporary sports development programmes and initiatives; the course is designed for people who want to make a difference in sport and physical activity; the programme provides a challenging academic experience underpinned by the principles of sports development and sports equity.
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Qualification Bachelor degree
Awarding body Edge Hill University
Program modules Year 1: Historical and social analysis of sport; sport and other agendas; the sport working environment; leadership and volunteering; management for sport development; coaching and leadership. Year 2: Research methods; global sport and commercialisation; sport management and event planning; development of sport; development through sport. Year 3: Sport and spaces; sport and contemporary issues; high performance sport; sport policy and practice.
About Edge Hill University Edge Hill University , based in Ormskirk, close to Liverpool and Manchester, is a dynamic and responsive higher education institution that opened its doors to students in the year 1885. The University offers a range of undergraduate , postgraduate , professional development and research opportunities to UK and international students. Edge Hill aims to provide an innovative, high quality and inclusive learning experience to over 25,000 students who are currently en... Read more
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