LEIS3001
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course critically explores the pathways and impediments to making responsible personal, professional and strategic decisions in 'real-world' sporting organisations. The course draws upon leadership theories to address diverse and complex problems facing the sport industry. It examines sport leadership at the individual and organisational level, and situates it within the contemporary global context. This course emphasises leadership learning as a foundation to career development in sport.
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Semester 2 - 2021.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Synthesise and apply key theories of leadership as they apply to sport;
2. Demonstrate the application of leadership concepts to address critical challenges faced by sport organisations;
3. Apply principles of leadership learning to the development of a sports management career.
Content
The topics in this course include the following:
- Leadership - conceptual foundations in sport
- Attributes of a leader in sport – myths, legends and realities
- Organisational sport leadership– culture, change, and complexity
- Leadership beyond the organisational context
- Leadership learning and skills
- Leadership development planning in sport
Assumed knowledge
LEIS1000 Leisure Behaviour and Organisation and LEIS2000 Sports Operations Management
Assessment items
In Term Test: In-class Test
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Case Study/Problem Based Learning Report
Report: Written Report
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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