Sport Development and Management Vocabulary

Lecture Format

• Housekeeping: General administrative information
• Learning Outcomes: Overview of the expected achievements by the end of the course
• Lecture Content: Theory and practical examples, including:
  • Videos
  • News stories
• Wrap Up:
  • Knowledge checks
  • Feedback tools (Vevox/Padlet)
• Lecture Notes: Available on Blackboard by 3 PM Tuesday
• Audio Recordings: Accessible via Echo 360 on Blackboard (same as Part 1)

Today's Lecture Overview

• Topics Covered:
  • Housekeeping details
  • Assessment expectations for Part 2
  • Student support resources
  • Overview of the sport sector and its sub-sectors

Important Housekeeping Details

• Tutorials:
  • Tutorial 3 is highly recommended for the week of 28 April
  • If unable to attend, students can request a recording with appropriate evidence (e.g., travel ticket)
  • Deadline to apply for recorded material is 9 AM on Monday, 28 April
• Contact for Queries: Any issues regarding Part 1 should be directed to Prof. Mike Sam or Tim Dawbin

Part 2 Assessment Tasks

• Assessment Components:
  • Reading Quiz: Contribution to Final Grade: 5%
  • Due: Monday, 12 noon the week following the reading
  • Written Assignment (1,500 words): Contribution to Final Grade: 20%
  • Due: 5 PM, 23 May via Turnitin
  • Final Exam: Contribution to Final Grade: 25%
  • Content from Part 2 ONLY
  • On-campus, in-person exam; Dates: 4-18 June (check timetable for specifics)

Reading Quizzes

• Format:
  • Starts in the week of 28 April
  • Includes five multiple-choice questions (0.25 marks each)
  • First quiz available at 12:01 AM on 28 April and due 12 noon on 5 May
  • No extensions; no re-tries after submission

Tutorials and Assessments

• Significance of Tutorials:
  • Provide advice for essay questions and address related queries
  • Attendance is mandatory; roll will be taken
• Assignment Details: Available under the Tutorial & Assessment Part 2 tab

Student Support Resources

• Useful Links:
  • OUSA Support Hub
  • Campus Chaplains
  • Other Support Services
  • International Student Support
  • Student Learning and Development

Focus for Part 2

• Major Questions Explored:
  • What defines the sport sector?
  • Organizational structure within the sector (sub-sectors)
  • Management, funding, operational growth of the sector
  • Relationships and partnerships within/among sub-sectors (e.g., stakeholders, sponsors, Te Tiriti o Waitangi)
  • Development strategies within the sector (for development vs. of development)
  • Sector capacity building

Learning Objectives for the Lecture

• Key Definitions:
  • Defining ‘sport for development’ and ‘development of sport’
  • Overview of sport as a sector and its three main sub-sectors in Aotearoa/NZ
  • Types of organizations operating within these sub-sectors
  • Intersectionality with other sectors

Understanding the Sport Sector

• Definition:
  • The sport sector consists of organizations related to production and operation within sport (according to Salamon & Anheier, 1992)

Development and Management in Sport

• Development of Sport:
  • Focuses on systems, structures, and processes that enhance sport.
• Sport for Development:
  • Utilizing sport as a tool for various social, political, economic, and health initiatives (e.g., Sport NZ Play Lab, WNBA and Black Lives Matter, America’s Cup hosting).
• Sport Management:
  • Involves the tools and resources necessary for the implementation of sport development initiatives.

Three Sub-sectors of Sport in NZ

• Types:
  • Public Sub-sector: Non-profit organizations; examples include City Councils, Government.
  • Voluntary Sub-sector: Non-profit; typically clubs focused on community interests.
  • Commercial Sub-sector: For-profit organizations, such as professional sports teams and events.
• Overlap: There can be significant interaction between sub-sectors.

Voluntary Organizations

• Characteristics:
  • Community-focused, membership required, run predominantly by volunteers.
  • May employ a limited number of paid staff and are accountable to their members.

Public Sport Organizations

• Characteristics:
  • Funded by local/national governments, serving broader community interests beyond members.
  • Must meet policy and program outcome expectations for accountability.

Commercial Organizations in Sport

• Function:
  • Profit-driven and focused on selling sporting services/products for financial gain.
  • Examples include professional sports teams, event organizers, and tourism operators.
  • Accountability to investors; revenue used to support business operations.