This module is focussed on the management and development of talent in high performance sport. Talent, in this context, relates to both athletes and staff and the need to support individuals/teams in their performances. This modules aims to provide students with an understanding of the key aspects of talent management and development using a multi-disciplinary approach. Indicative content includes the theory and practice of talent identification and recruitment, and approaches to talent development and talent management. Insights into related organisational structures (e.g. recruitment departments, coaching teams, human resources, sporting director and executives) and strategies will enable students to appreciate the importance of organisational behaviour, strategy, economics, governance as well as legal and ethical issues in different sporting models.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Demonstrate a critical awareness of the underpinning multidisciplinary theoretical knowledge and it’s application in relation to talent management and development of athletes and support staff in elite sport
Understand and critique knowledge and application associated with organisational strategy and governance associated with talent management and development of athletes and support staff in elite sport
Systematically create and apply an understanding of talent management and development processes to the planning and implementation of a multidisciplinary talent management/development process in elite sport
The assessment strategy is designed to be reflective of tasks that would be completed in real world situations in high performance sport. The strategy includes: Presentation of talent management plan (50%) Written professional report of talent management plan, 3000 words (50%)
