This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
To discuss human resource/personnel policies specifically in relation to recruitment and selection activities in sport settings. Designing job descriptions, Working with volunteers in sport. Discuss performance management/appraisal processes. Explore legislation and equality issues, investigate induction, training and development activities to include graduate training programmes, development assessment centres, job shadowing and succession planning. Explore rewards and models of motivation as well as retention strategies applied to the context of Human Resources Management in sport.
Total contact hours: 22
Private study hours: 128
Total study hours: 150
Written report (3500 words) -100%
Chelladurai, P. (2006). Human Resource Management in Sport and Recreation. (2nd ed). Human Kinetics.
Cuskelly, G; Hoye R and Auld, C. (2006). Working with Volunteers in Sport: Theory and Practice. Routledge.
Dessler, G (2005). Human Resource Management (10th ed) New Jersey Prentice Hall
Gardiner, S. et al. (2005). Sports Law London Cavendish Publishing
Robinson, L. and Palmer D. (2011). Managing Voluntary Sport Organisations. Routledge
Torkildsen, G (2005). Leisure and Recreation Management (5th ed) London E & FN Spon
Torrington, D. Hall, L. Taylor, S. (2005). Human Resource Management. (6th ed) Harlow Prentice Hall
Tyson, S. (2006). Essentials of Human Resource Management (5th ed) London Butterworth Heinemann
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
See the library reading list for this module (Medway)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
Discuss the role of the Human Resource function.
Propose human resource management procedures including recruitment and selection for a small business.
Investigate and discuss the human resource procedures for a business of your choice within the sports industry
The intended generic learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
Communication and presentation skills - via the use of student led practical sessions and presentations on a variety of subject specific material with both individual and group settings used.
Ability to self-appraise and reflect on practice – evidenced within the evaluation section of the reflective nature of the coursework assignment.
Ability to plan and manage learning - through completing the extra self-directed study necessary to successfully complete the required assignments and tasks set during this module.
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