SAEM 260 - Amateur Athletics

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

SPORT, ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT

Description:

This course provides an overview of amateur athletics and the ideas of amateurism and professional athletics. Pros and cons of both entities will be examined. In addition to introducing administrative concepts that are integral to the successful development of a high performing athletic program. Information and positions other than coaching will be presented. Students will gain real life experience by speaking with athletic personnel evaluating contest and interviewing amateur players: as well as former or modern day professional players. At successful course completion, students will know and understand the intricate business operations within an athletic department and professional sports. Students will become experts on amateur case studies through research and presentation. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Communicate thoughts and ideas both verbally and in writing clearly using basic principles as they relate to the amateur sports industry. (2) Develop and demonstrate a basic knowledge of the technology that is utilized in the Industry. (3) Summarize and define problems and opportunities between student athletes their educational institution and the governing body. (4) Summarize the unique issues facing many student athletes and develop a plan of action to address those issues via written assignments and class presentations. (5) Develop a professional sense of ethical decision making in the amateur sports arena through analyzing case studies.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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