A research-based, capstone course for the undergraduate senior major. Emphasis on contracts, labor law, antitrust law, collective bargaining, negotiations, arbitration, and representation of the professional athlete. Overview of all elements of sport event sponsorships, including rationale, benefits, proposal development, and solicitations. Key component is solicitation of sponsorships for spring event. Examines the history of sports writing in its evolution as a form and a profession.
Course includes examples of the genre through lectures, discussion and guest speakers.
Examination of the globalization of U.S. professional sports. An analysis of the role of the manager in developing and maintaining ethical standards and ethical behavior in sport organizations. An examination of issues in sport leading to ethical considerations in decision making. Design, implementation, funding, and evaluation of promotional concepts and sales techniques for a targeted sport organization. Overview of ethical and moral aspects of sport violence.