Extended Diploma In Sports Management

(ATHE UK Level 4)

Programme Overview

Programme Details

The ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Sports Management is a 1-year, 120-credit programme designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the fast-growing sports and leisure industry. The course covers introduction to sports and leisure sectors, professional and academic skills, sales and marketing, management and human resourcing, health, fitness and exercise, accounting techniques, cultural perspectives, and information management. This well-rounded curriculum blends academic knowledge with practical skills to prepare students for success in sports management.

Eligibility
Grade 12 / A Levels
OR
Grade 10 + Level 3 Foundation Course or Equivalent
Duration

1 Year

A structured programme designed to develop practical management, leadership, marketing, and operational skills within the sports and leisure industry.

Credits Awarded

120 Credits

Successfully complete 120 credits to achieve an internationally recognised qualification.

Qualification Awarded

ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Sports Management

Progression Pathways

Graduates can progress to the ATHE Level 5 Diploma in Sports Management or the second year of a related university degree.

Career pathways include roles in sports administration, fitness and leisure management, event coordination, marketing in sports organisations, and entry-level leadership roles in health and fitness sectors, opening diverse opportunities in the global sports industry.

Current Program

ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma In Sports Management

Higher Education Route

ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma In Sports Management

Degree Progression

2nd Year of a Related University Degree

Overview

Programme Highlights

Sports Communication & PR
Sports Media & Broadcasting
Sports Tourism
Sports Event Photography
Sports Technology & Equipment
Interpersonal Skills
Sports Merchandising
Sports Celebrity Management
Sports Marketing & Branding
Curriculum

Programme Modules

ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Sports Management

Assessment Method

All modules are assessed through assignment-based coursework, enabling students to demonstrate academic understanding, practical management skills, leadership capabilities, and strategic thinking within the sports and leisure industry.

Grading Structure

Students are graded as Pass, Merit, or Distinction based on their performance across all modules and assessments.

01
Introduction to the Sports and Leisure Sectors
Assignments Pass / Merit / Distinction
02
Professional and Academic Skills
Assignments Pass / Merit / Distinction
03
Sales and Marketing
Assignments Pass / Merit / Distinction
04
Principles of Management and Human Resourcing
Assignments Pass / Merit / Distinction
05
Health, Fitness and Exercise
Assignments Pass / Merit / Distinction
06
Financial and Management Accounting Techniques for Managers
Assignments Pass / Merit / Distinction
07
Cultural Perspectives
Assignments Pass / Merit / Distinction
08
Managing Information and Knowledge
Assignments Pass / Merit / Distinction
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