The purpose of the module is to allow learners to approaches and methods in leadership that enable development of strategy, people, teams and relationships, and organisational culture. This module approaches leadership in sport by matching theoretical frameworks of leadership to its real-world practice in the sport performance environment. The content first introduces key leadership theories and concepts developed over the past century, within sport and society, and will include critical and historical perspectives on leadership and leadership studies. This module then seeks to provide an understanding of leadership from the perspective of leading others through teamwork and through organisational leadership, along with the workplace culture, structures and strategies to achieve these effectively. Working with others is an important concept in all professions in society, and the performance lens of sport uniquely focuses the attention on the success of leadership. Developing understanding in this area also provides an initial awareness and a basis for fundamental principles associated with leadership, and the concepts associated with its real-world practice.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Critically analyse the role of leadership and leaders themselves within organisations and teams, using theoretical frameworks of leadership, models and principles.
Evaluate key theoretical frameworks of leadership to critically analyse the role of leadership and leaders themselves within organisations and teams and apply a range of leadership theories and techniques to improve outcomes to develop one's own leadership skills to deliver team or organisational goals.
Critically evaluate the role of reflection and use meta-reflection to develop effective collaboration.
Accurately describe and critically evaluate theoretical concepts and key principles associated with teamwork.
Evaluate and apply concepts and factors associated with integration of self with others, and recognise, plan, and develop other important teamwork skills.
Propose and justify a leadership development scheme for improving team performance and effectiveness, and workforce culture.
Assessment A): Leadership critique Individual written coursework; 3000 words; 50% weighting to overall module mark; end Semester 1.
Assessment B): Organisational Development Consultancy Portfolio Individual written coursework; 3000 words; 50% weighting to overall module mark); individual; end of Semester 2.
