Sports Management – Assessment, Supervision and Decision Making

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This course examines a philosophic rational and a variety of methods that may be used to assess athletic programs and personnel. The goals of this class are to improve the performance of athletic coaches and other athletic department personnel, the improvement of program operations and improvement of satisfaction among players, parents and employees. A central theme is to encourage assessments of needs, interests and opinions that can enhance goal setting and planning priorities. The course will examine the relevant strategies and principles that can be utilized to enhance the skills of sport managers in the areas of leadership, management and decision making. Learning begins with an interdiction to the differences between leadership, management and supervision and continues with an in-depth investigation of each. Through the analysis of specific leadership and management characteristics and techniques, students will be able to apply specific skills to improve their leadership effectiveness. Concepts an d techniques of decision making strategies are discussed and demonstrated through various in-class exercises.