Students are introduced to moral and ethical issues related to sport leadership. The development of a personal code of ethics and an understanding of social responsibility in the sport management setting are specific goals of this course. In addition, the course focuses on the skills, roles and functions of sport managers as they relate to leadership and governance of sport organizations. Students will be challenged to integrate management and leadership theories with governance and policy practices. Specifically, this course concentrates on the governance structure, organization, and policy issues of various amateur and professional sport organizations. (WI)
Semester Offered
Fall