Professional Sector In Sport
Unit outcomes assessed:
1. Define the basic administrative principles and practices as they operate in the sport industry
3. Articulate the ways effective administrative processes can strengthen crucial elements of sporting organisations.
5. Demonstrate sound academic learning, literacy and numeracy skills
Task Description:
Students are to complete an essay which explores one of the three sectors of sport (THE PROFESSIONAL SECTOR) and their role in the Australian sporting landscape. Students will do this by focusing on the key features of their chosen sector, the current trends in this area and the future challenges to be faced.
Students are expected to reference a variety of evidence-based material. This constitutes peer-reviewed journal articles, government publications and/or textbooks. Websites are NOT accepted as evidence- based material.
The essay will be marked on students ability to:
Write an introduction which provides background information and context on the chosen sector
of sport, an outline of the purpose of the essay and an overview of the arguments presented
using evidence. (10 marks)
Provide an evidence-based explanation of:
o at least TWO key features of the chosen sector.
o at least TWO current trends in the chosen sector
o at least TWO future challenges in the chosen sector. (30 marks total)
Write a concluding paragraph which summarises the arguments presented in the essay. (10 marks)
The ability to format, reference and write academically will also be assessed (50 marks total)
Task Procedure:
Students are to follow the steps outlined below to write the essay:
1. Select one of the three sectors of sport. (PROFESSIONAL SECTOR)
2. Find at least ONE peer-reviewed journal article that contributes to your knowledge on the essay topic.
