HHK 300 7 - Advanced Issues in Management of Physical Activity and Sport

This course introduces the student to issues and concerns specific to physical activity and sport. The course will examine content areas considered by NASPE-NASSM Sport Management Review Council to be essential to the professional preparation of sport and physical activity managers. These areas include the sociocultural dimensions of sport (race, gender, disability, etc.), management and leadership, ethics, sport marketing, communication and sport governance. Attention will be paid to both national (i.e., NCAA, professional sports, etc.) and international (Fifa, Uefa, Olympics, etc.) sport. Upon completion of the course student will have a fundamental knowledge of sport and physical activity management at all levels. Prerequisite: HHK 200 2 or consent of instructor, and junior or senior status. Spring