HHPR 33303 - (was HHPS 3333) Governance & Management of Sport

Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.

Was HHPS 3333. Designed to familiarize students with the concepts of governance, policy, decision-making, organizational behavior, and human resource management in the sports context. Through various individual and group assignments, students will gain knowledge and develop skills relevant to becoming an effective sports administrator. Emphasis will be placed on learning the structure of common sports organizations at various levels (scholastic, recreational, amateur, professional, and others) as well as organizational behavior theory and common human resource issues (staffing, performance appraisal, and leadership).

Prerequisites: HHPR 23003.