LDRS 632 Current Trends in Sports Leadership

This course provides students with information related to several key topics in the sports industry. Topics examined will generally be selected by the instructor and include relevant content about sports legal issues, sports facility management, sports psychology, and more.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

1. 1. Discuss the nature and scope of opportunities in the sport leadership industry.
2. 2. Summarize the importance of developing professional skills, attitudes, and perspectives as a sport leader.
3. 3. Examine the major challenges, trends, and responsibilities in various segments of the sport leadership field.
4. 4. Explain the relevance of ethical, legal, and sociological concepts to the leadership of sport.
5. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of theories of management, leadership, and organizational behavior and how they are applied in sport leadership.
6. 6. Apply the ability to analyze and interpret published sport leadership research.
7. 7. Recognize the importance of becoming a member of the profession who will have a positive influence as a sport leader in the future.