Sport and Recreation Leadership (SRL)

This course will introduce students to the concept of leadership, explore leadership theory, provide opportunities to develop leadership skills, relate leadership to ethics and values, and assist students in applying good leadership practice into their current and future roles and responsibilities in sport, recreation and campus recreation industries.

This course involves a critical review of literature concerning the nature and significance of sport and recreation from a philosophic perspective, including current modes of inquiry. Implications for sport and recreation in education are also discussed.

This course teaches skill in the initiation, conduct and interpretation of research. Research methods in sport, recreation, and campus recreation are included as well as historical, philosophical and descriptive methods. Special emphasis is given to experimental, field and action research.

This course will address specific problems and new developments in the administration of sport and recreation programs and the fundamental concepts and principles of management. The course will focus on improving performance within sport and recreation organizations. Several areas will be discussed, including developing goals, decision making, strategic planning, operational planning, managing change, communication and supervision; various skill sets in these areas will be practiced.

This course is an intensive study of one aspect of sport, recreation or campus recreation that is of current concern to administrators in the field.

This course provides the student with an examination and utilization of marketing principles in the areas of sport and recreation. Topics will include sport and recreation products and services, marketing strategies, consumer behavior, research and information management, promotions, positioning and sponsorship.

This course is an overview of fiscal resources and financial administration of sport, recreation and campus recreation programs and facilities. The course will focus on the financial administration of public agencies, private organizations and commercial enterprises. Management areas relating to financial principles and policies, sources of revenue, types of expenditures, budget preparation, and preparation of grant proposals will be discussed.

This course involves the planning, construction, maintenance and utilization of sport, exercise and recreation facilities. The course will also include planning and managing events in the various types of venues within sport and recreation industries.

This course is designed to explore the problems, principles, and techniques of planning, design, and management of campus recreation facilities. Students will develop the conceptual connection between maintenance/custodial needs, revenue sources, program needs with the planning and design process; operational issues such as reservations, space prioritization, equipment and facility maintenance issues, and revenue generation will also be discussed.

This course is an overview of human resource management and human resource development in sport, recreation and campus recreation programs. The course will provide an introduction to administrative practices, organizational development and management theory, and apply these concepts into the day to day practices and skills required of an administrator of a sport, recreation and/or campus recreation program.

This course is an introduction to theory, research and the practical considerations of group and team development. Skill development in leading groups and teams, facilitation and processing.

An examination of developmental theory and review of the literature and research related to the American college student.

This course is an in-depth analysis of programming in a campus recreation center. Skill development in outcome-based program development and assessment; use of wellness models, health behavior theory, and student development theory in planning; and marketing and programming for diverse populations and skill levels.

This course is designed to provide graduate students with an in-depth understanding and experiences related to event planning and management. The course will build off of the content delivered in SRL 620. Students will have the opportunity to plan and implement multiple events through the course of the semester. The researching, planning, coordinating, marketing, sponsorship, management and evaluation of special events will be the focus of this course.

This course is a study of legal issues related to the administration of sport, recreation and campus recreation facilities, programs and services. An in-depth analysis of the legal foundations and responsibilities of sport and recreation agencies including tort and constitutional law, liability and risk management, contractual law, human resource management and the legislative and judicial processes.

This course involves directed reading in designated areas and specialized interests, investigating, researching and reporting. Course may not be repeated.

This course involves practical experience in applying administrative theory to problems encountered in a professional setting in sport, recreation or campus recreation industries. Specific assignments will be determined by the needs of the student.

The practicum is a 1-credit course designed to allow students in the sport and recreation leadership program to gain practical experience in a chosen segment of the industry.

This course involves continued preparation in anticipation of the comprehensive examination. Course may be repeated as needed.

This course involves continued study, research and writing in the area of thesis concentration. Course may be repeated as needed.

This course is graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) basis.