There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

This module offers a global perspective on the sports industry: considering the impact of different modalities and its effects on societies and communities. It critically examines the world of sports and its multibillion industries across the globe, including the different formats of popular sports, the penetration, and structure in different countries to understand their singularities. In this module you will learn and critically analyse the history and social context of key popular sports: how they reached various parts of the world, and their cultural and political impacts on society. You will explore the individual characteristics of the main leagues and international competitions, enabling you to investigate the areas and specialism you are passionate about. The module challenges you to critically appraise the financial aspect of sports industries by exploring regulations, stakeholders, and the emergence of the governing bodies which control them.

1 Critically reflect upon and evaluate the significance of the impact of different sports and its effect on society and communities.
2 Understand, debate, and critically engage on the coverage of the structures of the governance of the game both in the UK and across the world.
3 Demonstrate a critical understanding of core financial issues in the sports industry and the different business models.
4 Recognise and reflect on the role and influence of governing bodies and other industry stakeholders in the business of sports nationally and internationally.
5 Display mastery of using journalistic skills to report on critical issues within the sports industry.
6 Demonstrate a critical understanding of the international nature of sports business globally.