SPOR06031 2022 Management of Recreation and Fitness

discuss how the five functions of management as they apply in a recreation, sport or fitness operation

gain an understanding of the development and current operation structures in the recreation management industry, including the supervisory management system in place in the leisure and fitness facilities sector

explain the significance of Ireland Active's White Flag Award as it relate to recreation facility management practice in Ireland

gain an understanding of health and safety legislation / codes of practice as they relate to recreation, sport and fitness operations and be able to undertake a risk assessment for a recreation, sport or fitness operations 

gain an understanding of the membership retention programmes implemented by fitness clubs and the role of club management software programmes 

gain an understanding of the complexities of managing a voluntary run sports club

Teaching and Learning will be delivered through a series of lectures and directed problem based learning projects. A significant part of this module is the application of management theory in a real sport and fitness environment.

Students must achieve an overall grade of 40% to pass module. If a student has failed overall, they will be required to repeat the specific elements that they have failed. 

1. Application of Functions of Management in Sports & Recreation Industry                                                        5%

• Define the functions of management (planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling.
• Application of the functions in a sport, recreation or fitness environment 

2. Management Development in the Sports & Leisure Facilities Sector                                                            20%

• Discuss the development and management of recreation and fitness as a service industry.
• examine structures of organising and controlling within this sector.
• Explain the hierarchical and supervisory management structures that exists in recreation management.
• Case study examination through guest lectures.

3. Operation Standards and White Flag Award                                                                                                   15%

• Explain the rationale and development of the Ireland Active White Flag Award as a quality assurance mechanism.
• Explain the criteria for the successful implementation of the White Flag Award at operations level in a leisure facility.

4. Health & Safety in Sport, Recreation and Fitness                                                                                           20%

• Define the legislation and regulatory framework that governs the operation of Sport, Recreation and Fitness facilities and clubs, prepare a Safety Statement for a leisure facility.
• Explain and apply the systematic processes of Risk Management for the safe operation of a Sport, Recreation or Fitness facility.
• Discuss the planning and management safety in sports clubs.

5. Membership Management & Computerization in Fitness Business                                                                    20%

• Examine fitness club management.
• Explore membership retention and the theory of behavioural change.
• Explain the role of bespoke computer software systems in the management of recreation and fitness facilities. 
• Explain how these computer software systems assist in improving membership retention in fitness clubs.

6        Management of Sports Clubs                                                                                                                                   20%

• Examine the unique characteristics of managing a voluntary run sports club.
• Undertake an organisational audit of a voluntary run sports club.