HT 207 - Managing and Programming of Recreation and Sport Facilities

Institution:

Mt Hood Community College

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Description:

Credits 3 (3 Lecture Hrs/Wk) - Sp This course is a general survey course to provide students with an understanding of the nature and scope of functions which occur at large, multi-use recreation and sport facilities, and require multi-skilled individuals to successfully manage their enterprise. The course will deal with the emerging recreational sport industry as well as the special event nature of high investment facilities which seek to optimize their use and cater to heavy public use. Recent experience of voter authorized expenditures or privately funded facilities will be utilized to provide students with the broadest understanding of career possibilities. Marketing strategies, management practices, and maintenance demands, along with techniques of providing a good experience for target users, which accrue economic benefits to the entire service area will be examined. An historical perspective of how public assembly activities have evolved over time will be explored to better understand the dynamics of recreation and sport activities and to anticipate future trends.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mhcc.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 491-6422

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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