SPM-225 Sport and Recreation Facility Management
This course explores the principles and practices essential to the effective management of sport facilities and the events they host. It focuses on the key factors involved in planning, operating, and maintaining these facilities, while examining how facility operations directly impact event execution. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding the unique challenges and strategies associated with managing different types of venues, particularly activity centers and large public assembly facilities.
Prerequisite
Take BUS (SPM) 126.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Analyze the principles of planning, designing, and maintaining sport and recreation facilities to ensure safety, functionality, and sustainability.
- Apply management practices related to scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and risk management in sport and recreation facilities.
- Evaluate legal, ethical, economic and regulatory considerations that impact facility operations and decision-making.
- Demonstrate effective communication and leadership skills for coordinating events, engaging stakeholders, and resolving operational challenges in facility management.
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Course Description
This course explores the principles and practices essential to the effective management of sport facilities and the events they host. It focuses on the key factors involved in planning, operating, and maintaining these facilities, while examining how facility operations directly impact event execution. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding the unique challenges and strategies associated with managing different types of venues, particularly activity centers and large public assembly facilities.
Credit Hours
3Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered
Spring, Fall
Prerequisites
Take BUS (SPM) 126.
First Year Experience Course
No
Course Learning Outcomes
- Analyze the principles of planning, designing, and maintaining sport and recreation facilities to ensure safety, functionality, and sustainability.
- Apply management practices related to scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and risk management in sport and recreation facilities.
- Evaluate legal, ethical, economic and regulatory considerations that impact facility operations and decision-making.
- Demonstrate effective communication and leadership skills for coordinating events, engaging stakeholders, and resolving operational challenges in facility management.
Topic Outline
Topic Outline: Sport and Recreation Facility Management
Introduction to Facility Management
Course overview and expectations
Roles and responsibilities of facility managers
Overview of the sport and recreation industry
Types of Sport and Recreation Facilities
Activity centers vs. public assembly facilities
Indoor vs. outdoor facilities
Trends in facility use and design
Facility Planning, Design and Funding
Needs assessments and feasibility studies
Site selection and zoning considerations
Accessibility, safety, and design standards (ADA, etc.)
Capital funding sources (public/private)
Facility Operations and Maintenance
Daily operations, scheduling, and staffing
Preventive maintenance and repairs
Outsourcing vs. in-house services
Technology in Facility Management
Smart facilities and automation
Security systems and surveillance
Facility management software tools
Introduction to Event Management
Event Logistics and Operations
Scheduling and coordination
Equipment, setup, and breakdown
Food, beverage, and merchandise operations
Marketing, Promotion of Events
Target audiences and branding
Promotion strategies and media planning
Ticketing and pricing models
Event Evaluation and Impact
Measuring success: financial, operational, and social metrics
Post-event reports and debriefs
Economic and community impact of events