SPM 406 Sport Facilities Management and Planning
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to the planning and management of sport facilities. The course will focus on elements of planning, design, and management while examining functions related to maintenance, security, operations, and evaluation. The course will emphasize problem solving utilizing class discussions, guest speakers, and facility site visitations as feasible. Through this course, students will gain an appreciation of the planning, organizing, employee training, security issues, and management skills that are needed to operate a sport facility.