Facilities Management

Catalog description

This course discusses the elements of managing sport facilities, including arenas, stadiums and athletic complexes. The course will include methodologies for planning and construction of new recreation, leisure and sport facilities as well as guidelines for evaluating the adequacy of existing facilities. An investigation of the functions of recreation and leisure managers (arts and entertainment) in the design, operation, and financing of facilities. Students will examine the issues pertaining to management of public and private arenas, stadiums, theaters, and multipurpose facilities. Management of temporary facilities for special events will also be considered.