SPT 7700 - Mgmt & Leadership in Sport

Institution:

Pennsylvania Western University

Subject:

Sport Management

Description:

This course is an analysis of leadership and managerial functions, concepts and practices used to foster interpersonal and small-group relations as found in sport organizations. Further, this course is intended to prepare students for the leadership decisions and actions that are inherent in Sports Management and as well as every-day life issues. Professional and personal growth is discussed at length and principles and applications of personal leadership practices will be explored. Techniques for managing change and empowering others also are included in this course. Topics related to effective leadership are issues of communication, motivation, delegation, team building, and quality improvement. Finally, students will have the opportunity to perform a Personal Leadership Development Plan. This culminating activity is designed to strengthen the students' leadership abilities and skills.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.pennwest.edu/

Phone Number:

(724) 938-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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