PEDH 265 - Sports Management Operations

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 100 and SRMT 130
Restriction(s): Recreation and Sports Mgmt majors only

Corequisite(s): None

This course is designed to introduce students to those elements associated with sport event management and operations. Components of this course will focus on event and facility management, including but not limited to event planning and operations; daily facility operations including scheduling, supervision and maintenance; and sports information delivery including marketing and public relations. Students will be required to complete various managerial and operational tasks within both the Athletic and Intramural Departments as a component of this class throughout the semester, including weeknights and weekend responsibilities.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Demonstrate and understanding of the responsibilities of various game management staff through hands-on experience in game management activities.
Demonstrate an understanding of event set-up, monitoring, and facility turn-over procedures for various intercollegiate and intramural sports.
Demonstrate the ability to accurately track and report statistics for intercollegiate and intramural sports.
Develop an event management plan that will exhibit the students ability to develop an event concept, perform a basic feasibility study, identify the members of an effective event management team and design a marketing strategy.
Demonstrate effective supervisory techniques where appropriate.
Develop a schedule for intramural sports leagues including staffing
Demonstrate understanding of indoor facility maintenance for a variety of sport surfaces.
Demonstrate understanding of outdoor field maintenance and preparation for events including field marking.