australian sports system: an introduction
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A presentation to first year students at the University of Canberra.TRANSCRIPT
An Introduction to the Australian Sport System
6 February 2013University of Canberra
This unit serves as an introduction to the principal administrative structures responsible for the delivery of sport in Australia. These structures are then compared to those in other countries. An overview of how policies, objectives and plans are identified, developed and implemented in sport is also provided.
Learning Outcomes for this Unit
๏ Know the structure and delivery of sport in Australia and some other countries.
๏ Know major issues confronting Australian sport.
๏ Know how policies are developed, objectives set and plans implemented by government and non-government agencies.
๏ Know the skills required to gain employment in the sport industry.
History
Planning and Policy
Federal, State and Local Contexts
Community Sport
Sport and Business
ACTsport
Sport and Social Inclusion
International Sport Organisations
Olympics
UK, China
Economics
Ethics
Drugs in Sport
Facility Planning
Elite Sport Network
Futurescape
Generic Skills
1. Communication
2. Analysis and inquiry
3. Problem solving
4. Working independently and with others
5. Professionalism and social responsibility
Images Used
The grandstand, Association Ground (Powerhouse Museum, no known copyright restrictions)
Australian Men’s Team Pursuit Team Practice (Sum_of_Marc, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Australian Team Talk - London 2012 (&DC, CC BY 2.0)
Photograph of Beatrice Kerr (Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons, no known copyright restrictions)
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