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Bergen Community College
Division of Health Professions
Department of Wellness/Exercise Science
Course Syllabus
WEX-126 Sports Administration
Basic Information about Course and Instructor
Semester and year: All
Course and Section Number: Sports Administration WEX-126
Meeting Times and Locations: TBD
Instructor: Professor
Office Location:
Phone:
Departmental Secretary: [optional]
Office Hours: TBD
Email Address:
Course Description
Sports Administration provides an overview of the general principles of management and applies them to
the sports industry and sports organizations in particular. The course includes basic organizational
business structures, trends and observations. Students will also consider the ethical and moral dilemmas
facing sports managers as well as the role of sports in society, and explore career opportunities.
3 Hours, 3 Credits
Prerequisites-NONE
Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of meeting the requirements in this course, students will be
able to:
1. To analyze various aerobic and anaerobic conditioning programs.
2. To utilize and apply contemporary training and condition principles.
3. To develop the ability to analyze activities according to their fitness outcomes.
4. To design and present various fitness programs in accordance with current condition and
safety principles.
5. To organize exercise programs that are appropriate to group and individual situations.
Student Learning Outcomes and Means of Assessment
Student Learning Outcomes Suggested Means of Assessment
Define the basic management principles as they
relate to sport management
To demonstrate, in writing, an understanding of
sports management principles
Define the managerial roles and responsibilities of Students will interact with sports organizations by
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sport managers
visitations verbally and in writing identify various
aspects of the sport industry
Recognize the required competencies and
skills needed by sport managers
Students will interview a sports manager
Practice written communication skills and think
critically regarding sport management issues
Students will define in writing and verbally sports
management issues
Course Content
1. History of sport management
2. Management principles as they apply to sports management.
3. Sponsorships and licensing.
4. Scholastic eligibility.
5. Facilities management.
6. Morality, ethics and professionalism in sport management.
7. Legal issues of sport management.
8. Business structures of amateur, intercollegiate and professional sports.
9. Risk management.
10. Power, politics and decision making.
11. Career opportunities.
Special Features of the Course
A. Lectures and Lab
B. Powerpoint
C. Youtube
D. Dvd
E. Internet
F. Worldwide web
G. Computer lab
H. Fitness Facilities/Gymnasium
I. Sidney Silverman library
Course Texts and/or Other Study Materials
Masteralexis, Lisa P.; Barr, Carol A.; Hums, Mary A. Principles and Practice of Sport Management
Fifth Edition. Jones & Bartlett Learning 2015 (not required)
Grading Policy
A student's final grade for the course is based primarily on his or her performance on the required work
for the course (writing assignments, examinations, class presentations, etc.) and on his or her overall
mastery of the material covered in the course. A student's class participation may also be evaluated, and
the grade thereon may be used as a factor in determining the student's final grade for the course; but a
class participation grade will count for no more than twenty percent (20%) of the final grade. A student's
research and writing work will count at least forty percent (40%) of the final grade.
The final grade is based on a “grading package”. Participation and quality of effort within each portion of
this package will determine your status at the end of the semester. The ava ilable points assigned to each
section are as follows:
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Attendance: 50 points: There is 1 allowed absence. Any class missed after 1 will result in a 5 -point
deduction. Other points may be deducted for in class assignments missed. Every late or early le ave will
result in a deduction of 2.5 points. Classes cannot be made up. Absences can be excused with proper
documentation.
Case Studies: 100 points: After the midterm, a series of case studies will be assigned after each class.
These case studies will be due the next class meeting. They will not be accepted late. Each case study
will be worth 25 points. If a student misses a class, it is the responsibility of the student to contact the
instructor or classmate for the assigned case studies question. Since this class meets once a week
missed work is due 1 week from the absent date. Answers for the questions should be found through the
use of the web or recommended textbooks.
Exams: 100 points: There will be two exam s. There will be a review for the exam. If you miss the exam
for ANY reason, you must have documentation. Make up must be completed within 1 week. No make up
for the exam without appropriate documentation.
MET-LIFE: 25 points: As a class we will visit ME T-LIFE station. This trip is mandatory for the class. If
you can not go at the same time the class you can go on your own and write a paper about you visit
([please see the professor about the paper) If you can not go to MET-LIFE the professor will assign you a
research paper. Please see the professor as soon as possible if you can not go.
Interview 25 points: The student will interview a sports manager. An outline for the interview will be
given in class. The sports manager can be of Amateur Sports, Pro fessional Sports or Recreational Sport.
A review for the interview plus the notes from the interview must be summited.
Grades
260 + A
250-259 B+
235-249 B
225-234 C+
210-224 C
200-209 D
Less than 199 Failure of the course
Attendance Policy
BCC Attendance Policy:
All students are expected to attend punctually every scheduled meeting of each course in which they are
registered. Attendance and lateness policies and sanctions are to be determined by the instructor for
each section of each course. These will be established in writing on the individual course outline.
Attendance will be kept by the instructor for administrative and counseling purposes.
Attendance Policy in this Course:
There is 1 allowed absence. Any class missed after 1 will result in a 5-point deduction. Other points may
be deducted for in class assignments missed. Every late or early leave will result in a deduc tion of 2.5
points. Classes cannot be made up. Absences can be excused with proper documentation.
Other College, Divisional, and/or Departmental Policy Statements [optional but recommended]
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Examples:
Statement on plagiarism and/or academic dishonesty.
ADA statement.
Sexual Harassment statement.
Statement on acceptable use of BCC technology.
Statement on the purpose and value of faculty office hours.
Student and Faculty Support Services [optional but recommended]
List support services, e.g., the Writing Center, the Math Lab, the Tutorial Center, Online Writing Lab
(OWL), Office of Specialized Services, etc. Include information on the BCC Library.
Course Calendar
Week Topic(s)
1 Review class format, grad ing and MET-LIFE.
History of Sports
2 Marketing Principles, Management Principles
Administration Interview
3 Financial Principles, Budgets / Legal Principles
4 Ethics, Review, Interview Due
5 Midterm Exam
6 Amateur Sports
7 Professional Sports
8 Events and Facilities
9 MET-LIFE (November 21st)
10 Review
11 Final Exam
* Course sequence and content are subject to change without notice as emphasis on course content may
vary.