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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Course Length
Students typically complete their studies within 24 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.
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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.
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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 NZQA 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.
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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.
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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
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Cut Off Date
Friday, 6th December 2024 is the next enrolment cut off date. Places are limited, in demand and entry into the course is on a first come first served basis.
Your enrolment is processed and acknowledged within 24 hours of the Institute receiving your application. You can expect to receive your course within days of enrolling. When you start your ICI course it’s at your own pace and you determine when you finish.
Don’t miss out. Enrol today!
