Sport Development & Management (Taught)

Course summary
Deepen your understanding of the key issues and challenges facing professionals in contemporary sport development settings in the UK and around the world.
As part of your course, youβll:
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Critically examine aspects of sport development, including strategic management, leadership, governance, diversity and inclusion, and sport for development
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Enhance your problem solving, creativity, decision-making and leadership skills
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Have the opportunity to undertake a professional project in partnership with a sport development organisation
This course is suitable if youβre a recent graduate or current practitioner in sport development / administration or related occupation.
Expert teaching
As a student in the Carnegie School of Sport, youβll benefit from the expertise and experience of our team of tutors. The academic team boasts extensive industry experience and a strong research profile.
Weβve been leaders in the academic sport development field for more than 20 years.
Industry links
The course is augmented by a range of high-profile guest speakers and excellent partnerships with industry.
Study tailored for you
We understand that every studentsβ needs are unique and have therefore ensured that your course can be tailored accordingly. Youβll be able to select from a lengthy and diverse range of option modules, in areas such as:
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Events management
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Economic and financial decision making
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Physical activity and health
Assessments across the course can be applied to your own work circumstances. Youβll also be able to explore less familiar aspects of sport development to broaden your knowledge and understanding.
Why study Sports Development & Management at Leeds Beckett University?
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Choose from a diverse range of modules
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Global reputation - we're recognised as one of the top 100 institutions in the world for Sports-Related Subjects*
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Meet internationally renowned guest speakers, giving you a wider view on the industry, and the direction it is heading
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Benefit from our excellent partnerships with industry
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Study in our Β£45m state-of-the-art Carnegie School of Sport building
*2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject
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