Course overview
This course will familiarise students with the social and spatial aspects of Sport planning in local communities. Drawing heavily on the evidence-base of current participation, as well as the nature of pluralist Australian society, it will focus on the methods in use, and their social, economic and political implications.
It will provide students with the knowledge and tools to assess planning decisions for sport in local councils, including the rationales, funding sources, and implications.
- Planning and Data
- Approaches to Local Sport Planning
- From Planning to Action
Course learning outcomes
- Differentiate and critically assess the relevant data sources which supply information pertaining to Australian society, such as the Census, Household Expenditure Survey, Social Health and Time Use Surveys etc.
- Critically evaluate the difficulties inherent in public provision of a non-mandated service
- Recognise and appraise a variety of planning tools, including planning standards, Sport and Physical Activity Participation data and Ausplay
- Evaluate the available planning methodologies employed by councils in determining sport and activity provision against criteria such as equity, accountability, efficiency and effectiveness.
- Recognise and evaluate the sources of funding for local councils available for Sport and physical activity facilities and programs
Degree list
The following degrees include this course