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Sport Facilities and Event Managemet (MEL 517)

Term: 2026-2027 Fall

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* School of Education
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Samuel Hayes Ashton
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Description

This course explores the principles and practices of sport facility and event management, preparing future athletic administrators to oversee operations with professionalism, safety, and sustainability in mind. Students will critically analyze facility designs for compliance with accessibility, safety, and legal standards; create operational and financial plans for sport events; assess risks; and propose facility improvements that align with institutional priorities. Emphasis is placed on integrating theory with practice to prepare leaders to manage sport facilities at the interscholastic, collegiate, and community levels.