SADL 508 - Sport Operations and Event Management

Provides an overview to managing sport programs and events. Topics in general operations include identifying characteristics of an effective organization, designing practical management strategies, formulating effective communication processes, and supervising personnel. Topics in event management include establishing logistical plans, site or equipment layouts, schedules and time lines, electronic communications and information systems, procedures for hospitality, housing, registration, transportation and financial disbursement, traffic flow and parking, first aid, disaster and emergency response, spectator locations, restroom and waste facilities, and liaison with reporting and broadcast media, governing bodies, vendors, concessions, planning committees, and volunteers. 3

Academic Level: Graduate
Instructional Method: Lecture
School: College of Arts & Sciences