Course Description
Readings and discussion of current topics, theories, and methodologies of research in sport management.
Athena Title
SEM SPRT MANAGEMENT
Non-Traditional Format
Seminar.
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The student will be able to: 1. Discuss theories used to conceptualize phenomena in sport management 2. Critique published empirical journal articles in the areas of sport consumer behavior, diversity and discrimination, risk management, organizational behavior, governance and policy,and mega event legacy management 3. Discuss statistical techniques used to empirically test theoretical models in sport management 4. Develop and present an in-depth research paper presenting a conceptual model and a suitable research plan for empirically testing the model
Topical Outline
The topic will vary by semester and include the following: 1. Studies of Sport Consumer Behaviors 2. Studies of Diversity and Discrimination in Sport Organizations 3. Studies of Risk Management in Sport and Exercise Programs 4. Studies of Sport Organization Behavior 5. Studies of Sport Policy and Governance 6. Studies of Legacy Management of Mega Sport Events
Syllabus
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