SMRT 630

Strategic Leadership Seminar in Sport

This course explores the importance of leadership and strategic practices as a process of effective sport and recreation organizations. It examines the theoretical and practical aspects of leadership primarily at the executive and director level, and leadership through the concept of strategic organizational planning. The course is designed to explore the distinctions between management and leadership in the organization, and designed to provide the problem-solving skills necessary to develop successful strategy for all forms of sport and recreation organizations. Students will understand the strategic skills necessary to evolve from manager to leader in the fields of sport and recreation.

Units: 3.0