National and international perspectives on sport policy and
governance; mechanism through which sport policy guides
decision-making at the macro-level in the formal and systematic
implementation of sports programs in a community, region, or
nation; sport governance as the system through which
leaders direct and manage sport organizations.
Athena Title
Sport Policy and Governance
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in KINS 4830E
Prerequisite
KINS 3430 or KINS 3430E
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Discuss sports policy and governance as a macro level framework of understanding sport organizations.
Describe the relation of sport policy to sport governance.
Know how sport organizations operate at national and international levels.
Analyze sport organizations and corporations.
Discuss role and importance of management strategies in sport organizations.
Develop critical thinking skills related to sport policy and governance.
Synthesize research work and communicate information effectively through presentations and term projects.
