SPM-126 Introduction to Sports Management
Students will study the components of management as applied to sport enterprises, as well as the historical, psychological and sociological foundations of sport. An overview of the various careers associated with sports management or sports tourism is provided. In order to understand how to plan and develop a sports-related business or sports-related tourism destination, students will be introduced to ideas such as the scope of sport events, event logistics (including sponsorship, hospitality, and the use if volunteers), and licensing agreements
Course Learning Outcomes
- Explain the historical development of the sports industry, including the expansion of employment opportunities in the diverse fields of sports management.
- Evaluate the impact that sports properties and sport-related activities have on the local, regional, and national economies.
- Discuss the legal and ethical issues addressed by the governance structures associated with a variety of amateur and professional sports properties.
- Compare significant social events and trends and explain how they impact both the sports population and society as a whole.