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If you’re enthusiastic about sports and helping people to live healthier, happier lives, then sports management could be the career for you. Take our sports management course to launch your career and get qualified as a professional sports manager.
Unlock a career in sports management with our online distance learning courses, whether you’re new to the field or looking to secure a promotion to management. With ICI, you’ll learn from a range of experienced professionals and industry experts.
Explore our course breakdown below or enrol now to get started.
Course Outline.
When you enrol on our sports management course, you will complete the following units of study:
1 Introduction to Sport
Definition of sport
History of sport
Economics of sports
Trends and issues in sport
2 The Substance of Sport
Aims and objectives
The important role of sports in society
3 The Backbone of Sport
The role of the volunteer in sports
Volunteer organizations in sport
Management of voluntary organizations
The nature of voluntary organizations
Organizational bodies and structures
How to retain volunteers
4 Sports Development
The promotion of sports
Developing sports for everyone
5 Sport Leadership
Leadership styles,
Great leaders in sports
6 Working Together in Sport
Building partnerships
7 People Management
Managing people
What makes a manager?
Staff and performance appraisal
Staff motivation
Communication
Hiring talent
Team building and development
Personnel management
8 Organizational Management
Sports manager goals
Management techniques
Quality and strategic management
Planning and objectives
Organizational management
Measuring performance
9 Management
Management processes
Financial management
Health and Safety
10 Management Obstacles
Competition and challenges
Financial control
Voluntary implications
Investors in people
11 Marketing
Marketing participation
Marketing strategies
Public relations and fundraising
Sports sponsorship
12 Event Management for Sport
Events feasibility
Event planning
Event requirements
Event evaluation
13 Skills for Sports Management
Time management
Managing meetings
Meetings in practice
Personal management
How Will You Benefit?
There are many benefits associated with our online sports management courses. For example, you will:
Fast track your career in sports management
Learn with a course designed in consultation with sports management professionals and industry experts
Use our flexible online learning plan to make your studies fit around your other commitments
Receive advice and assistance from your own personal tutor
Study remotely to save money and time
Get a 10% reduction on your course fees by paying upfront, or opt for our interest-free weekly payment plan
Sign up to our sports management course today to discover the benefits for yourself.
Career Prospects.
Whether you’re an athlete yourself or just a sports enthusiast, sports management is the gateway into taking charge and making a difference to a sporting organisation. As a qualified sports manager, you’ll be involved in all the workings of your club, team or organisation, helping them to achieve greatness on and off the field of play. And with sports remaining a cornerstone of the entertainment industry, there are a range of positions available for capable sports managers.
Opportunities for sports managers
Skilled sports managers are sought after in a variety of roles. Here are just some of the places you could find your dream job:
Event management firms
Player management companies
Recreational sports and leisure clubs
Sports marketing agencies
Sponsorship management firms
Amateur sports organisations
Professional sports leagues and competitions
Sporting goods organisations
Course Levels Explained.
Diploma
Our sports management course leads to the awarding of a Diploma. This qualification recognises the graduate’s capacity for initiative and judgement across a broad range of technical and management functions. Diploma holders typically have personal responsibility and autonomy (semi-independence) in performing technical operations or organizing others in the workplace.
Advanced Diploma
The graduate is able to apply a significant range of principles and techniques across various contexts and functions. Graduates can expect to be involved in significant judgments, planning, and leadership/guidance functions related to workplace products, services, operations or procedures.
Prerequisites.
There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into our sports management course.
So if you’re looking to advance your career in the sports industry, enrol today.
Course Length.
The average time within which students complete studies is:
Diploma Level 24 weeks
Advanced Diploma Level 31 weeks
Taking our sports management courses online allows you to set the pace of your studies to suit your personal goals. This course can be completed in a matter of months if you’re keen to fast track your learning. If you’d prefer to take your time, you can do that, too. At ICI, we give you three years in which to complete your chosen course.
Study Mode: Online Learning.
Our sports management courses are delivered to you via online distance learning, sometimes referred to as correspondence learning. Without a set timetable, you’ll have the flexibility you need to advance your career without having to put your life on hold. Complete lessons and assessments wherever and whenever you want, fitting learning around your existing commitments. Your personal tutor will be available to you the whole time, so you’ll always have a helping hand when you need it. With ICI, you won’t have to worry about commuting to classes, saving you time, money and letting you concentrate on the important things.
Studying sports management with ICI isn’t just convenient – it’s also practical, engaging and effective.
Recognition & Accreditation.
This course is recognised and accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC) and the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC). ICI courses are not AQF qualifications. ICI is an independent global awarding body that develops and administers career-related curriculum and training programs. When you graduate from an ICI training program you join ICI graduates in over 150 countries around the world.
Like all ICI management courses, our sports management course takes a practical approach to training. We won’t just teach you the theory of sports management – we’ll help you develop the necessary skills to set you apart from the rest in this competitive industry.
Already in the Profession or Industry?
Already working with a sports club, team or organisation? This course is the one for you. Expanding your knowledge and refreshing your insights, it will help to advance your career to management level. Our course is a practical stepping stone to give you opportunities in the role you want – whether you’re looking for a promotion from your current job or to move to a different sector of the sports industry.
What Do I Get?
All the materials you need to complete our sports management course are included in the course fee. Once you enrol, you will receive:
All required study materials and course notes
Assignment projects with constructive tutor feedback
A tutor who will answer all of your course and career questions and provide guidance
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive:
A graduation certificate officially recognising your completion of studies and qualifications as a sports management professional
Transcripts indicating the units completed
A letter of recommendation and validation for current and future employers
Post-nominal letters placed after your name which indicate that you hold the relevant qualification (for example: John Smith, DipSptMgT)
Job search assistance: discover more about our Graduate Career Services Programme