SMP (0855) 648 - Sport Facility and Event Management

Credits: 3.00

This course aims to inform students of the principles and practices of planning, funding, and managing sport events and facilities. Students are introduced to administrative, supportive, and maintenance services unique to the operation and organization of event and facility management within the sport industry.

Course Learning Goals: Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Understand the use of needs assessments, feasibility studies, resources, and economic impact studies in the facility planning process.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of various types of sport/leisure facilities and the unique characteristics of each type of facility.

3. Students demonstrate an understanding of the structure of sport event and the financial, organizational and promotional needs associated with them.

4. Understand the concept of risk management and the significance of legal issues in the area of sport facility and event management.

5. Identify and understand conventional methods used to finance sport facilities and events.

6. Understand the basic principles associated with managing a sport facility and event.

7. Develop an understanding of the managerial issues (recruitment, selection, compensation, negotiating, volunteers, hospitality and employee diversity) which are specific to sport facility and event management.