SPMGT-MS-PREC - Parks and Recreation
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Formal Title
Parks and Recreation
Degree Type
Master of Science
Overview
The Parks and Recreation concentration allows flexibility to design a course of study that meshes your needs with the needs of the industry. Students in the Parks and Recreation concentration are prepared to be effective administrators and managers in the varied segments and businesses in the both community recreation programs and park management through the study of major themes and theories related to the Leisure service industry which encompasses both recreation programs and parks of all levels. In addition, to learning concepts and theories students will make extensive use of case studies to connect the theoretical to the practical, including the best practices of leisure related governing bodies.
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Goal 1: Professional Practice
Objective
Upon completion of the major program of study in Sport Management, students will be able to: articulate and apply sport management principles and practices to everyday industry challenges; demonstrate an understanding of sport operations management; demonstrate an understanding of sport governance.
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Goal 2: Intercultural Knowledge and Competency
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Upon completion of the major program of study in Sport Management, students will be able to: demonstrate an understanding of social, psychological and international foundations of the sport industry; demonstrate a thorough understanding of the complexity of culture, including its history, values, politics, beliefs and practices; demonstrate the ability to ask complex questions that reflect an understanding of multiple cultural perspectives.
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Goal 3: Critical Thinking
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Upon completion of the major program of study in Sport Management, students will be able to: state an issue/problem clearly and describe all relevant information necessary for full understanding; systematically analyze their own and others assumptions and evaluate the relevant perspectives when presenting a position; demonstrate through their analysis an understanding of the complexities of a particular issue; suggest a logical conclusion reflecting their informed evaluation of the evidence and multiple perspectives on a particular issue.
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Goal 4: Inquiry & Research: Practice-focused research
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Upon completion of the major program of study in Sport Management, students will be able to: effectively define the scope of their research focus; demonstrate a thorough understanding of effective, well-designed search strategies; organize and synthesize information from sources to support their research question or purpose with clarity and depth; correctly use research writing strategies, including citing references, summarizing, paraphrasing, distinguishing between common knowledge and ideas requiring citation.
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Goal 5: Leadership
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Upon completion of the major program of study in Sport Management, students will be able to; demonstrate an understanding of leadership theories and practices as related to the sport industry; articulate and apply strategic planning principles for sport organizations; articulate and apply change management theories to sport organizations; demonstrate an understanding how to manage and motivate teams and individuals within a sport organization; demonstrate an understanding of ethical decision-making in the sport industry.
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Goal 6: Communication
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Upon completion of the core requirements of study in Sport Management, students will be able to: demonstrate a thorough understanding of context, audience and purpose; use appropriate and compelling content to illustrate mastery of the subject; use high quality and relevant sources to support their ideas; demonstrate clarity and fluency in their writing, which is virtually error-free.