Dsgn/Mgmt-Leisure/Sprt Fclties

Catalog description

Sport facilities are changing at a rapid pace. Sport facility management represents one of the fastest growth areas in the sport industry. With new arenas, stadiums, health clubs, convention centers, and other facilities popping up all over the nation, numerous job opportunities are available in this discipline. Even in these tough economic times when some jobs are harder to find, there is still a signficant need for properly trained sport facility managers. This class will cover numerous issues from construction-related concerns to marketing facilities, naming rights, and concession concerns. Also covered will be topics related to the facility-management side of the industry, with special attention paid to back-house operations such as water, heating, cooling, and related activities. This is a comprehensive course focusing on applied rather than theoretical knowledge. To learn some of the hands-on elements of running a facility, sutdents will visit a variety of facilities such as the TTU's campus recreation center, Putnam County YMCA, Averitt's DI complex, The Bridgestone Arena, and LP Field in Nashville.