SPM 401 - Facility Planning and Management

(3 Credits)

This class will provide the students with an introduction to the management of a sport, fitness, recreation, or public assembly facility. The course will focus on planning, designing, equipping, staffing, scheduling, financing and managing a sports and recreation facility. Students will examine functions of event management as they relate to maintenance, security, operations, and evaluation. This course will develop the students’ problem solving and organizational skills by utilizing class discussion, guest speakers, and facility site visits.