Sample Course Module

SportBiz Career Institute

Module 1 – Introduction to Sports Management

Objectives:

1.   The student will be able to define Sport and Sport Management

2.  The student will be able to differentiate sport from competitions

3.  The student will be able to explain the Sport Industry Sectors Model

4.  The student will be able to demonstrate critical thinking in the sports industry

5 . The student will be able to discuss the framework of ethical decision-making

Readings:

1.  Sport Industry Sectors Model

2 . Ethical Framework Chart

3.  Practice and Teaching of Critical Thinking in Sport Management

Lecture:

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2. Lecture review questions

Activity:

1. List three sports that have emerged in the last few years and explain how their emergencehas affected career opportunities in sport management. List and discuss three sportmanagement settings that might represent job opportunities for sport managers.

2. Describe the sport industry model and its three sectors, and provide examples of sportorganizations in each sector.

Discussion:

What is critical thinking, and why is it vital in the sports industry? Post your definition of critical thinking based on your research. Create an example in sports management and address this question: What are the issues, and what is the conclusion?

Paper:

Research an ethical situation in sports faced by sports managers. Write a 750-word paper addressing the five categories on “A Framework for Ethical Decision Making” according to your ethical situation. Conclude the paper with your viewpoint on ethics in sport management.                                                               © SportBiz Career Institute