SPM-235 Leadership in Professional Sports

This course introduces students to key theories, approaches, and styles of leadership, with particular attention to the role of ethics and ethical decision-making in shaping effective leader behavior. Students analyze leadership practices across diverse sport settings through case studies of leaders at multiple levels and organizational structures. Critical issues in sport leadership, including gender and ethnicity, are also explored. In addition, students begin to examine their own leadership perspectives and tendencies, with an emphasis on personal leadership development and the cultivation of skills essential for success in sport leadership.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Take BUS (SPM) 126.

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Business

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Semesters Course Will Be Offered

• Fall
• Spring

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Describe common leadership styles and characteristics used by coaches, managers, and executives in professional sports organizations.
2. Analyze how effective leadership influences team performance, communication, and organizational culture in the professional sports environment.
3. Apply basic leadership and problem-solving strategies to real or simulated situations involving team management, motivation, or conflict resolution.
4. Discuss the ethical and professional responsibilities of leaders in sports, including issues of fairness, diversity, and accountability.