14 courses with the subject MSL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Introduces a set of personal, interpersonal, and team-based skills and competencies required for leadership roles in sprot organizations. These skills include self- awareness, managing stress, creative problem solving, communicating effectively, correcting performance and motivation problems, managing conflict, and delegation. (Fall)
Considers leadership dilemmas that can arise when the individual’s values conflict with those of the organization, or when a situation requires decisions with conflicting value sets. Students use case studies, their own experiences, and current events to examine actions leaders have taken and consequences faced when confronted with ethical dilemmas. From assignments and discussions, students have an opportunity to develop a personal model for ethical leadership. (Fall)
Addresses the legal aspects of sports, recreation, and leisure services. Covers legal concepts and issues related to risk management, equipment uses, facility management, and accommodation for special populations. Offers sports managers and opportunity to obtain knowledge necessary to operate in the increasingly complex sports environment. (Spring)
Examines strategies and techniques required to run successful events. Offers students an opportunity to learn how to manage logistics; the who, what, where, when, and how of running the event; how to develop checklists and manage processes to keep things running smoothly; and how to have contingency plans. Details involved in running events - size, budget, venue, hospitality, marketing, publicity management - and working with vendors, community organizations, spectators, and celebrities. (Fall)
This course will prepare students to think critically about the organization, governance, business activities, and cross-cultural context of modern sport on an international level. The global sport industry intersections with society and is an emerging area of study that focus on the management and cross-cultural context of sport and the issues/challenges that surface when sport is examined through an international lens. (Fall)
Studies marketing strategies utilized in various aspects of the sports industry and understanding of media relations in sports. Topics will cover the strategies used to market the teams and maintain a relationship between the athletic department and media. Examines news releases, hometown features, contest management, press conferences, statistics, and publications. (Spring) 2024-2025 Academic Catalog 359
Sport Coaching Concentration
Designed to provide students with knowledge of the principles and methods of administration, organization and supervision of sport management, intramurals andsports programs. This course exposes students to specific managerial challenges and issues facing sport industry leaders. The course examines the most critical entities influencing sport businesses. intercollegiate athletics. (Fall)
This course will examine the concept of leadership as it pertains to sports and other professions. Various leadership and management skills will be included with a focus on practical applications in a work environment. Theory and self-assessment strategies will be incorporated.Overviews methods, teaching techniques, coaching philosophies and practical experiences in both team and individual sports. Stresses motivation, selection, discipline, management, and the technical aspects of coaching. (Fall)
Current policy issues and ethical questions will be investigated. The course examines the rules and regulations related to intercollegiate compliance including but not limited to recruiting, eligibility, amateurism, and financial aid. It addresses the flow of funds in the sport industry and requires close consideration of numerous industry stakeholders. This course focuses on the structure and operations of interscholastic and intercollegiate athletic governing bodies. (Spring)
This course provides students with the comprehension of the formulation and analysis of sport policies. Policy analysis in sport combined with a focused study on the use of economic tools to analyze policy issues in professional and amateur sports. (Spring)
This seminar offers students the opportunity to prepare for their internship or capstone project. A student’s investigation of their internship will be finalized. A student’s research topic will be outlined. Students are expected to demonstrate how their preparation for their internship or capstone project in Sport Leadership can be utilized to become responsible citizens in the global community. (Spring) 360 2024-2025 Academic Catalog
Sport Management Concentration
Source: Tennessee Wesleyan University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
