Steven Rackley

This course will focus on developing an understanding of college athletics and its role in higher education. Students will develop a research project and presentation as well as learn from guest speakers and case studies.

This course will focus on the practical applications and principles related to managing venues and events. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of budgets, tickets, staffing, crowd management, risk management, operations, and event management, and how they all work together to create a positive experience their customers and clients. Students will be expected to evaluate and understand the nuances that go into event and venue management with the help of assignments, case studies, guest speakers and practical experience (when possible). At conclusion of this course a student should fully understand what goes into creating and managing a successful event.

This course will provide an overview of several major leadership theories as well as stimulate discussion on different styles of leadership and how they apply to the sport industry. Students will perform a leadership self-evaluation as well as develop a plan for its real-world application.

Reading or research project to be determined by discussions between student(s) and faculty member(s). Must have the approval of the Chair of the Department of Sport Management and the participating faculty member. Repeatable for Credit.

Advanced teaching experience for upper level students who have demonstrated a particular aptitude and interest in an area of sport management. Students assist in conducting a course in which they have previously excelled. The student will learn techniques in course management, instruction, and evaluation. The Chair of the Department of Sport Management must approve all teaching assistants. Pre-requisites: declared Sport Management major. Student must have received at least an "A-" in the course serving as the practicum. Repeatable for Credit.