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1 SM 125 INTRODUCTION TO SPORT MANAGEMENT FALL 2013 Instructor: Dan Leland Phone: Office: AD115 Office Hours: T TH 12:00-2:00 and by appointment SM 125 course description: This is an introductory course for students enrolled in the Sport Management Program. Students will be taught the basic principles of administrative and management concepts associated with an athletic department. This course examines the areas of public relations; liability; facilities; financial management and budgeting; and the purchase, care, and security of equipment. Introduction to Sport Management is the prerequisite for all other Sport Management course offerings. Required Text: Pedersen, P.M., Parks, J.B., Quarterman, J., & Thibault, L. (Eds.). (2010). Contemporary sport management (5th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishing. Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to do the following: 1. Identify factors affecting career choices. 2. Describe career opportunities available in sport and fitness management. 3. Apply sport management theory and practice to diverse populations. 4. Identify and demonstrate critical professional skills, including career planning, stress management, writing, speaking, and etiquette. 5. Identify professional associations, publications, and certifications and explain their significance. 6. Articulate the importance of research-based information and decisions. 7. Explore how the above dimensions will change in the coming years.

2 8. Approach a sport management professional preparation program with heightened awareness and maturity of purpose. Learning Objectives: After successfully completing the course, students will be able to 1. Define sport management and discuss the nature and scope of opportunities in the sport industry. 2. Explain the importance of a professional perspective. 3. Exhibit critical professional skills and attitudes. 4. Critically evaluate major challenges confronting various segments of the industry. 5. Explain the relevance of ethical, legal, and sociological concepts to the management of sport. 6. Demonstrate an understanding of theories of management, leadership, and organizational behavior and how these theories are applied in sport enterprises. 7. Demonstrate an appreciation of diversity through use of unbiased language and an inclusive approach to sport communication. 8. Identify research questions in sport management and demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret published research. Contact Hours: Learning Outcome #1 4 hours Learning Outcome #2 8 hours Learning Outcome #3 8 hours Learning Outcome #4 4 hours Learning Outcome #5 3 hours Learning Outcome #6 3 hours Learning Outcome #7 5 hours Learning Outcome #8 5 hours Grading: Chapter Exams 50% combined Assignments E-Portfolio 40% combined 10% combined Core Competencies: A majority of the assignments for this class require you to exhibit proficiency in the four Thomas College Core Competencies of Communication, Leadership and Service, Analytical Reasoning and Community & Interpersonal Relations.

3 For SM 125, you are required to submit four assignments that will be designed to address each core competency to your e-portfolio. Academic Honesty: The College policy on academic honesty/plagiarism will be strictly enforced. Cheating will not be tolerated and will result in a failing grade for the class. TURNITIN will be used for all written materials. Requirements: Attend all regularly scheduled classes or notify the instructor in the event of an expected absence. Participate in class. Effort, attendance and participation will be taken into account and may influence your grade, especially in borderline cases. Complete assignments on time. Any work submitted late will receive a grade of no higher than 40/F. Work not submitted will receive a grade of zero. Extenuating circumstances will be considered. Arrangement must be made prior to the due dates. All assignments will be typed. There are no exceptions! Any assignments not typed will receive a grade of no higher than 40/F. Attendance: Attendance is mandatory. There are no "excused" or "unexcused" absences. After the third absence, for every class missed thereafter, one point will be subtracted from your final grade. Six absences will result in dismissal from the course. It is your responsibility to keep track of your own absences. You may do this by recording the information yourself or consult with your professor. Cell Phone Policy: During class time, your cell phone, or equivalent, is to be turned off and out of sight. Any use of a cell phone during class will result in confiscation of the phone until that day's class has ended or your removal from the class for that day. If you attempt to use your cell phone or leave it on during an exam, you will be considered to have finished your test, and I will collect your exam at that time. Exceptions may be made only if you discuss your situation with me prior to the start of that day's class, in this case, your cell phone must be set to vibrate/silence. Laptop Policy: The use of a laptop or other electronic devices will be prohibited from this class.

4 TENTATIVE WEEKLY SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WEEK 1: SEPTEMBER 1-5-NO CLASSES SEPTEMBER 1 LABOR DAY Reading: Chapters 1 and 2 WEEK 2: SEPTEMBER 8-12 Reading: Chapter 3 WEEK 3: SEPTEMBER Reading: Chapter 4 WEEK 4: SEPTEMBER Reading: Chapters 5 and 6 WEEK 5: SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 3 Reading: Chapter 7 WEEK 6: OCTOBER 6-10 Reading: Chapter 8 WEEK 7: OCTOBER NO CLASSES OCTOBER 13 COLUMBUS DAY Reading: Chapters 9 and 10 WEEK 8: OCTOBER Reading: Chapter 11

5 WEEK 9: OCTOBER Reading: Chapter 12 WEEK 10: NOVEMBER 3-7 Reading: Chapters 13 and 14 WEEK 11: NOVEMBER NO CLASSES NOVEMBER 10-VETERAN S DAY Reading: Chapters 15 and 16 WEEK 12: NOVEMBER Reading: Chapter 17 WEEK 13: NOVEMBER NO CLASSES NOV THANKSGIVING VACATION Reading: Chapter 18 WEEK 14: DECEMBER 1-5 Reading: Chapter 19 WEEK 15: DECEMBER 8-12 Reading: Chapter 20 WEEK 16: DECEMBER FINALS WEEK