SPMGT 1113: Introduction to Sport Management and Administration

Course Description

This course emphasizes basic management principles as they relate to sports teams, facilities, businesses and enterprises. Students will explore techniques and approaches to allow them develop effective and comprehensive sports management plans. The course addresses issues in sports that relate to ethical requirements, gambling, performance enhancement substances and other ethical issues. It allows learners to study the complexities involved in the administration and leadership of sports programs including theories of management and administration, which will provide the students with effective leadership and supervision skills necessary in various sports programs and entities. This course will also address issues of sports governance, policy and leadership.