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The course provides the student with an overview of the basic philosophies, principles and organizational structure of sport programs. The course will cover leadership, communications, business structure, marketing, management styles, sportsmanship, ethical behavior, diversity, liability, and child abuse. The course further explores career opportunities and the skills needed to manage sport programs ranging from youth sports to professional sports.

The course is designed to introduce the student to a comprehensive understanding of designing and managing facilities related to sports, recreation and leisure industries. The course covers facilities planning, design, management liability, personnel management, supervision and health and safety. Program promotion, facility scheduling and fundraising will also be covered in the course.

The course will introduce the concepts involved in athletic event management. The student will gain an understanding of the key components of organizing, marketing, and planning of on-campus intercollegiate athletic events. After several weeks of instruction, students will be responsible for the coordination, supervision, and progression toward the management of on-campus athletic events during the semester.

The course introduces the student to the fundamentals of videoing and video editing utilizing the Dartfish Software platforms. Additionally the course covers video breakdown for game strategy, situations, sound and music enhancements and creating highlight and recruiting videos. Further exploration includes the use of technology in a variety of sport contexts including social media and the evolving role of technology in the sport industry.

This course examines the philosophical and sociological foundations of sport and sport management in America. Through lecture, small and large group discussions, film, personal reflection, and research, students will explore the people, ideas, places, and events that have influenced current notions of sport. Students will be challenged to reflect upon the meaning of sport as a human activity, develop their own personal philosophy, and explore various philosophical and sociological issues in American sport. The course content is in line with recommendations of the relevant professional associations regarding the philosophy and sociology of sport management.

The course is a prerequisite to SPMG 400 Internship. The intent of the pre-internship is to increase a student's awareness of the critical aspects of preparing for an internship. The experiences are designed to give students an opportunity to begin career exploration, develop skills to make contacts in the Sport Management and Exercise Science profession, and apply what they learn to real world situations. At least sophomore standing required.