Sports Facilities And Event Management
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Subject Code:
SPO202A/SPO202B
Note: Both A and B code subject versions are displayed as they are approved equivalent in content, assessments and learning outcomes. As ICMS courses are reaccredited, the subject is updated to a B-code suffix. Students studying a Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Business (Sports Management), Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation), Bachelor of Business (Marketing), Bachelor of Business (International Tourism) and Bachelor of Hospitality Management will be enrolled in SPO202B in 2027. Students enrolled in all other courses at ICMS with this subject will complete SPO202A.This arrangement applies to the nested Diploma qualifications of these courses also.
Subject Rationale:
SPO202A
Sports Facilities and Events Management provides students with an overview of the management principles, processes and practices associated with facility and event management.
This subject investigates the areas of modern event management and the nature of all aspects of staging (sports) events in (sports) facilities from grassroots and community complexes to global stadiums and arenas and provides the framework of planning, designing, marketing, operation, managing risks, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and research required for professional implementation in the industry.
To this end, the subject embraces the latest industry trends and extends the growing body of knowledge relating to the role of marketing and communication, environmental planning, the increasing role of governments through the creation of event strategies, and the different perspectives of planning and running sporting event.
SPO202B
Sports Facilities and Events Management provides students with an overview of the management principles, processes and practices associated with facility and event management.
This subject investigates the areas of modern event management and the nature of all aspects of staging (sports) events in (sports) facilities from grassroots and community complexes to global stadiums and arenas. It also provides the framework for planning, designing, marketing, operations, risk management, conflict resolution, problem-solving and research required for professional implementation in the industry.
This subject applies methodological and practical tools of facility and event management to the realms of sports, environmental stewardship and sustainable development, emphasising the significance of innovative stadium designs and sustainable infrastructure in creating impactful and eco-friendly sporting environments.
To this end, the subject embraces the latest industry trends and extends to the growing body of knowledge relating to the role of marketing and communications, environmental planning, the increasing role of governments through the creation of event strategies as well as the different perspectives of planning and running sporting events.
Learning Outcomes:
SPO202A
a) Explain the key principles of sports facility management and sports event management.
b) Analyse the potential risks and safety regulations associated with sports facility management and sports event management.
c) Apply methodological and practical tools of facility and event management to sport, environment and sustainable development.
d) Present an effective and sustainable sporting event plan.
SPO202B
a) Explain the key principles of sports facility management and sports event management
b) Analyse the potential risks and safety regulations associated with sports facility management and sports event management
c) Apply methodological and practical tools of facility and event management to sports, environment and sustainable development
d) Evaluate the planning of effective and sustainable sports events
Student Assessment:
| No | Type | Weighting | Learning Outcomes |
| SPO202A | |||
| 1 | Video Presentation | 25% | a, b |
| 2 | Case Study | 35% | a, b, c |
| 3 | Sporting Event Plan (G) | 40% | b, c, d |
| SPO202B | |||
| 1 | Video Presentation | 30% | a, b |
| 2 | Case Study Report | 40% | b, c, d |
| 3 | Sporting Event Plan (G) | 30% | a, b, c, d |
Note: (G) = Group assessment