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Apr 25, 2024
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SPM 110 - Foundations of Sports Management
An overview of the sports management profession focusing on its foundational aspects and current topics from the field. Students will learn the relevance of sociological, cultural, historical, political, and psychological concepts to the management of sport. Students will also learn the necessary professional skills and attitudes of sports managers, and the manner in which the globalization of sport continues to affect the sport management professions.
Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the historical aspects of the commercialization of sport and the role of the sport industry in our economy and society.
- Demonstrate an understanding of management and leadership principles and their application in a sport industry setting.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the main sport industry settings including professional sport, intercollegiate athletics, interscholastic athletics, youth and community sport, and sport tourism.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of selected sport management functions including sport marketing, strategic communication, sport finance and sport event and facility management.
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