3 credits
Spring 2026 Lecture Upper Division
This course is meant to introduce students to the foundations and principles of effective facility and event management. Sport facilities and the types of events they can host are essential components to understanding the field of sport management. In this course, we will explore the concepts of facility design, planning, systems, risk management, marketing, and ownership. In terms of event management, we will explore the concepts of event creation, impact on hosts, marketing/sponsorship, and the potential positive and negative outcomes of sport events.
Learning Outcomes1Define and apply key facility and event management terminology and concepts to the sport and recreation industry.
2Engage critically with facility and event management sites and evaluate the potential positive and negative outcomes associated with sport facility and/or sport event development.
3Display the ability to organize, coordinate, and execute operational plans for various sizes of facilities and events.
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