Study Guide

Objective

Having completed this study unit,

- You understand the unique environment of the Arctic and how the sports industry functions.

- You can understand the interregional benefits of good practice exchange and the European Union funding mechanisms to promote health and well-being.

- You will learn about corporate social responsibility in sport and the impact sport organisations can have on communities.

- You discover the different characteristics of regions and cities that define them globally as areas of sporting excellence.

- You gain an introduction to the infrastructure required by regions and cities to promote physical activity and well-being to all generations.

Competences: International and multiculturalism Competence, Sustainable development Competence, Leadership and Management Competence

Content

Theme 1. Inter-regional sporting good practice exchange:

Theme 2. Corporate social responsibility and Sport Organisations

Theme 3. Discover the world of sporting excellence and what it means.

Theme 4. Regional and Local infrastructure to support healthy communities.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
Global Sport Environments:
You have a basic understanding of a sports environment. The student displays a basic coverage for the required level but shows an attempt to address the subject. Significant gaps and errors but include >40% of the expected factual content.

Level 2
Global Sport Environments:
You have a satisfactory understanding of a sports environment. There may be gaps not developed at the appropriate level, but the overall standard of understanding is satisfactory.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
Global Sport Environments:
You know how to describe a sports environment. You understand the characteristics CSR. You can describe the regional and local sport infrastructure. Good understanding of the material with coverage at the appropriate level. Some aspects may not be covered but this would be compensated by the overall quality.

Level 4
Global Sport Environments:
You have a comprehensive understanding of a sports environment at the local and regional level. You can expand knowledge to a global level and describe the relationship between excellence and inter-regional development. Excellent coverage of the topic, focusing precisely on the set question.
The students understanding is articulated such that it contributes to the reader’s understanding. Depth and breadth of content is very good

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
Global Sport Environments:
You have a comprehensive understanding of a sports environment at the local and regional level. You can expand knowledge to a global level and describe the relationship between excellence and inter-regional development
Evidence of understanding is outstanding and completely demonstrates understanding of the topics covered. Depth and breadth of content is excellent.