RESS1160 Planning and Implementation of Sport Events (5 cr)
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Description
Content
Theoretical background and practical implications in event management. Planning, organizing, implementing and participating in given tasks or areas in a sport event.
Completion methods
Seminar 12 hours, group work, writing assignments, a book exam. Planning, carrying out and evaluating an event tasks.
Assessment details
Active participation in the planning and implementation of the event task (2 cr), a writing assignment (1 cr) and a book exam (2 cr).
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, student is able to:
- identify the various aspects and tasks in event management
- demonstrate an ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate a sports event
- demonstrate an ability to work as a member of an international project group
Additional information
Autumn semester
Study materials
Dashper, Fletcher & Mccullough (2014) Sports events, society and culture, Routledge (ca 250 p.)
OR
Getz & Page (2016) Event studies: Theory, research and policy for planned events (ca 400 p.)
Completion methods
Method 1
Book exam (2 cr)
The book exam.
Teaching
9/4–12/31/2023 Exam
Writing assignment (1 cr)
Writing assignment
Teaching
10/9–12/15/2023 Essay
Seminars and the event (2 cr)
Active participation in the seminars and in the planning and implementation of the event task.