Latest Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026
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Description Students will systematically review the research underpinning organisational culture in sport and how it applies to elite sport performance. Students will explore the various ways that the sport literature has conceptualised organisational culture, definitions of organisational culture and methods used to study this concept. Students will examine the need for evidence based guidelines and ecologically valid, practically meaningful knowledge as the basis for culture change. Recognising leadership as one of the most significant factors in sport, this module will explore the research underpinning leadership in sport, who effective leaders are, their intentions and behaviours, and the context in which they operate. In developing their final assignment, students will reflect on the interconnected nature of the MSc in Elite Sport Performance modules (e.g., research design, planning and evaluation). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Explain and appraise organisational and cultural constraints on sport performance 2. Critically examine the range of leadership theories in relation to sport performance 3. Investigate and identify potential barriers to innovation in their performance domain 4. Critically consider and identify potential solutions to the likely challenges faced in implementing change in sport performance settings 5. Synthesise and critically evaluate information, and communicate same using oral and written means | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Organisational and cultural constraints in sport performance Students will systematically review the study of organisational culture in sport and how it applies to their context. In doing so, students will explore the various ways that the sport literature has conceptualised organisational culture, definitions of organisational culture and methods used to study this concept. Against a call for expertise in culture change in sport (Fletcher & Arnold, 2011), students will examine the need for evidence based guidelines and ecologically valid, practically meaningful knowledge as the basis for culture change. Recognising leadership as one of the most significant factors in sport, this module will explore the research underpinning leadership in sport, who effective leaders are, their intentions and behaviours, and the context in which they operate. Culture change in sport performance Students will explore theory and practice of innovation and culture change in sport performance contexts. Students will consider the challenges of implementing change in complex settings and the role of stakeholders in the change process Leadership in sport contexts Students will examine the main leadership models and the issues that impact on leadership practice in sport. Innovations in Elite Performance This module develops students in the principles and methods underpinning the design, development, deployment, evaluation and refinement of performance innovation.Students will develop their own ‘knowledge web’ pertaining to the areas of interest, following a specific path through the extant literature on both generic innovation and their own specific idea, coupled with an experience-based knowledge of important components of their own domain. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List Books: None Articles:
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