PEP Administration of Athletics Utah State University Summer (Odd Summer Years)

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1 PEP Administration of Athletics Utah State University Summer (Odd Summer Years) Instructor: Jolm M. Kras, EDD Office Phone: John.Kras<@.usu.edu Monday Nights PURPOSE The purpose of this course is designed to assist the student in understanding the current and future objectives of athletics and incorporating them into a philosophy to assist in developing quality programs at the secondary school level. This course will cover all aspects of sport administration including, but not limited to, budget, personnel management, facilities management, liability and legal matters, sport marketing, and evaluation in sport. COURSE REQUIREMENTS Attendance: Class attendance is required. Absents will reduce your grade after one by 10% each absents. Assignments and Examinations: All class assignments must be typewritten and must follow APA guidelines. A. Each student will complete a sports related budget of their choice. (50 pts.) B. Group Project - students will form seven groups and complete a project that will include an oral presentation by the group. Each project will include a written report and a one hour presentation. (100 pts.). C. Each student will find a recent court case (last five years) and write a one page abstract reviewing that case and share it with the class. (50 pts.) D. Because this course is 3 credit hours, but will only meet for the length oftime for 2 credit hours, each student will complete an internship of 12 hours in any Sp01i or Athletic situation that they have not been a part of in the past and keep a log of the experience and write a reflection paper about the experience. (100 pts.)

2 Schedule of group presentations to be determined the first day of class: TOPICS: Budgeting and financial management Public Relations, Partnerships, Mai keting ai1d Promotion in Sport Liability and the Law in Sport Facility and Equipment Planning, Designing and Mai1agement in Sport Communications and Motivation and Evaluation in Sport Management Data Processing and Office Management in Sport Risk Management and the Future of Sport Management Human Resources in Sport Management Administration issues specific to Sport Management A list of possible discussion items for each topic is included in the syllabus. Assignment B: Groups of students (3 or 4) will prepare a one hour presentation on the topic picked during the first class period. Each student will have to include their paper covering their part of the topic (these are done independent of each other). A schedule of the presentation times will be decided during the first class. An example will be shown the first class period. The topic areas are included in this syllabus Assignment C: Each student will find a recent (5 years) comi case involving some legal action taken associated with sports and write a one page abstract of that case. Such areas as gender issues, religion, race etc. will have many new cases filled. Assignment D: You will do a 12 hour internship in any athletic related endeavor that you have not been a part of in the past. Shadow your AD, start a new after school program, a new clinic, something related to athletics. Keep a journal of the time spent and write a reflection paper on the experience.

3 Purchasing, Maintenance, and Security Management in sport and Phvsical Eduol1ion Purchasing Equipment needs Based on Program Equipment needs Based on Inventories The Purchasing Process Steps in the Purchasing Process Central or Individ ual P urchasing Direct and Bid Purchasing Direct Purchasing To Bid or Not to Bid? Types of Bid Systems Specifications Cases Examples of Specifications Testing, Receiving, and Storing Need Approaches Alternates or Substitutes Product Endorsements Receiving Goods Vendor Payment Storage Special Equipment Purchasing Unifonns Uniform Raw Materials Buying Uniforms Buying Inflated Balls Scoreboards Shoes Football Equipment Purchasing Other Specific Equipment Red;ucing Purchasing Costs. I Mamtenance Maintenance Schedules Laundering Energy Conservation Maintenance for Special Areas Security Security Solutions Financial Management in Physical Ed ucation and Sport Common Financial Terms Strategic Management Fiscal Management Accounting Budgeting Opportunities and Advantages of Budgeting Purposes and Principles of Budgets Types of Budgets PPPBES Zero-Base Budgeting Fund Budgeting Traditional Budgeting Process Step I : Gather Data Step II : Analyze Past Budgets, Facilities, and Equipmt and Compare to New Requests Step III: Constrnct the Budget Step IV: Justify the figure and Present the Budget Step V : Interpret and Evaluate the Budget Financial Exigencies Budgeting in Practice Financing

4 Public Relations, Partnerships, Marketing, and Promotion in Sp01i Management and Physical Education Elements of Public Relations The PR Audit Public Relations: Scope and Importance Principles and Guidelines for Public Relations Marketing and Promoting Physical Education and Sport Marketing Marketing Mix Promotion and Advertising Partnerships and Fund-Raising General Guidelines Fund- Raisers Booster Clubs for Fund-Raising Sponsorships Partnerships Public Relations Examples in Physical Education National Sport and Physical Education Week Special Public Relations Programs Parent Involvement and C01mnunity Relations Public Relations Examples in Sport Public Relations in Recreation, Wellness, and Fitness Centers Newsletters, Sport Brochures, and Programs Media

5 Law and Physical Education and Sport Definitions Legal Trends in Physical Ed ucation and Sport Why Are There More Lawsuits in Physical Education and Sport? Negligence Product Liability Facilities and Equipment Supervision Discipline Sport and the Law How Is Amateur Athlete Defined? Legal Requirements to Properly Educate Rules and Regulations in Athletics Contracts Due Process Athletic Associations Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Sport Legal Aspects of Violence in Sport Player-versus-Player Lawsuits Match and Mismatch Prayer on the Field Personnel Action and Sport Drug Testing The Media Spectators Gender Issues in Sport Gender Equity Sexual Harassment

6 Facility and Equipment Plam1ing, Designing, and Management in Physical Education and Sport Objectives Needs A Problem Assessment Solution Planning Facilities Planning Committee Planners and Consultants Avoid Surprises Project Approaches Decision Making in the Planning Process The Architect Timing and Tracking the Project Legal Consideration and Special Populations Restoring Existing Facilities Facilities and Energy Underground and Windowless Facilities Solar The Geodesic Dome and Energy Lighting and Energy Energy Systems Indoor Facilities Site Selection Teaching Stations and Activity Space Indoor Surfaces, Walls, Ceilings, Doors, Windows, and Roofing Acoustics Environmental Graphics (Signage) Service Areas and Changing Rooms Lighting Climate Control Seating Special Areas Ice Rinks Examples of Constructed Indoor Facilities Security Outdoor Facilities Outdoor Site Selection and Development Natural Grass Hybrid Turf Outdoor Synthetic Surfaces To Light or Not to Light? Tracks Outdoor Seating Tennis Courts Stadiums Air Structures Tensile Structures Aquatic Centers Water Treatment

7 Communication and Motivation in Spoli Management and Physical Education Communication Evolution of Organizational Communication Methods of Personal Communication Innovative Communication Enhancers Motivation Motivational Theories Motivational Strategies Evaluation in Physical Education and Spoli Administration Evaluation Accountability through Evaluation Develop an Evaluation Plan Evaluating Equipment, Facilities, and Security Student Evaluation Evaluation Programs Methods of Evaluating Programs Physical Education Program Evaluation Athletic and Fitness Center Program Evaluation Performance Evaluation Evaluation of Faculty and Professional Staff

8 Data Processing and Office Management in Sport and Physical Education Administration Common Office, Management, Computer, and Data-Processing Definitions Computers Basic Components of Computers Microcomputers and Minicomputers Security What Should the Administrator Do Before Buying a Computer or Software? Administrative Computer Applications in Physical Education and Recreation Computer Uses in Physical Education Management Administrative Applications for the Computer Computer Uses in CAD and Facilities Management Computer Uses in Recreation and Fitness Center Management Administrative Computer Applications in Sport and Athletics World Wide Web and the Internet Office Organization and Management Organizing the Workplace Office Structure and Personnel Word Processing Other Common Office Technology

9 Human Resources in Sport Management and Physical Education Affirmati ve Acti on and Equal Employment Opportuni ty Origins of EEO and Affinnative Action Diversity Justice for All or Preferences for Some Affirmative Action Guidelines Job Descriptions and Advertising Positions Applicant Screening and Interviewing Selecting the Candidate Who Should Be Interviewed? The Interview Process The Successful Interview from the Candidate's Perspective Personnel Services Human Relations Management by Participation Staff Development Employee Benefits Time Management Conflict Resolution Ombudsperson Stress and Burnout What Are Stress and Burnout? Type A Behavior Fight or Flight? Physical Education Teachers and Burnout Burnout and Athletic Coaches Coping Techniques for Coaches Burnout and Administrators Coping Techniques for Administrators

10 Risk Management in Sp01i and Physical Education Risk Management How Much Risk Is Too Much The Process of Risk Management The Right to Risk Risk Management Decisions Transfer Your Risks Crisis Management Health-Fitness Industry Standards Transportation Drivers Transportation Recommendations for the Administrator Insurance Out-of-Court Settlements and the Effect on Insurance Exculpatory Agreements and Parental Consent Forms Parental Consent Forms Sports Medicine The Accident Report Form AIDS and Risk Management Safety Sport and Safety Physical Education and Safety Safety Standards for Sport Equipment Safety Inspections

11 Administrative Issues Specific to Athl etics and Health-Fitness Centers Athletics Problems Reform Youth Health and Behavior Concerns in Sport Organization and Control of Athletics Coaching as a Professional Career Preparation Certification of Coaches Staffing Coaching Positions Coaching Compensation Special Athletic Management Concerns Conduct of Athletics and Teams Eligibility and Scholarship Athletic Awards Parental Involvement in Athletics Scheduling Officials Contest Management Crowd Control Women's Sports Food and Beverage Concessions Youth Sport Management Youth Development The Fitness Industry Wellness Programs The Future in Physical Education Administration and Sport Management Predicting the Future Cyberspace Practical Applications of Computers Now Other Sport Administration Initiatives The Future of Sport Management/Sport Administration