Building Learning Through Communities, Through Critical Reflection
University of Dayton
Fall 2001
HSS 547-01
Administration of Interscholastic & Intramural
Sports
Instructor: Corinne Daprano
Phone: 229-1025
Office: Frericks 40C
Email: Corinne.Daprano@notes.udayton.edu
Class Room: Frericks Convocation Center, Room 51
Class Time: T 6:00 – 7:40 PM
Office Hours: MTW 1:00 – 3:00 PM; F by appointment
Required Reading:
Daniels, D.N., & Price, V.A. (2000).
The essential enneagram: The definitive
personality test and self-discovery guide. San Francisco: Harper.
Course Description:
This course is designed to examine the administrative processes involved with the management of interscholastic and intramural programs.
It
is the responsibility of each student to read and understand this syllabus.
Course Objectives:
Knowledge:
1. Gain an understanding of management processes and their universal nature
2. Create awareness as to the importance of developing one’s management skills (i.e., technical, human, conceptual, group, and personal)
3. Understand the administrative processes involved in the management of sport programs
4. Become familiar with the variety of trends, problems, and research within the area of sport administration
5. Identify trends, current events, and innovations within the sport and world, and how they impact upon managerial decision processes
Comprehension:
1. Summarize basic management/leadership theory and how it has evolved
2. Gain an understanding of organizational behavior and basic motivational theories
3. Cultivate and understanding of various philosophies of sport and the management of sport
Application:
1. Apply research techniques to the management process
2. Discuss the fact that the management of interscholastic athletics and intramurals carries with it a tremendous responsibility and implications for the students, parents, and coaches involved in these programs
Analysis:
1. Evaluate classroom speakers
2. Distinguish between a well-run interscholastic program and one that is unable to meet its goals and objectives
Synthesis:
1. Improve communication skills through written assignments, oral presentations, and class discussions
2. Develop ability to work with others toward the completion of common goals
3. Foster creative and leadership abilities
Evaluation:
1. Evaluate the various planning, preparation, and pro-active leadership techniques relative to the management of an interscholastic/intramural athletic program
2. Compare and contrast different learning processes
3. Evaluate the notion of equifinality, i.e. there is no “best” way to manage an organization and, in fact, employment of different processes may be utilized to achieve identical results
Teaching Methodology:
1. Lecture
2. Class discussion
3. Interviews
4. Guest speakers
Course Topics:
|
WEEK |
COURSE TOPICS |
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Week 1 8/28 |
Course Introduction Issues in Interscholastic Athletics |
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Week 2 9/4 |
Managerial Functions, Skills, & Roles |
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Week 3 9/11 |
Strategic Planning |
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Week 4 9/18 |
Open |
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Week 5 9/25 |
Decision Making COVER LETTER/INTERVIEW ??’S DUE |
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Week 6 10/2 |
Approaches to Leadership |
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Week 7 10/9 |
Motivation |
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Week 8 10/16 |
Managing a Diverse Workforce |
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Week 9 10/23 |
Program Evaluation |
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Week 10 10/30 |
Budgeting & Fundraising BOOK
REVIEW DUE |
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Week 11 11/6 |
Marketing/Public Relations |
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Week 12 11/13 |
Legal Concerns & Risk Management |
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Week 13 11/20 |
Crowd Control & Contest Management |
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Week 14 11/27 |
Scheduling & Related Duties |
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Week 15 12/4 |
Strategic Plan Presentations STRATEGIC PLAN DUE |
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Finals Week 12/11 |
Final Exam INTERVIEW PROJECT DUE |
Attendance Policy:
Students are expected to attend and participate in class discussions and activities. Students who are excused from class meetings or activities are responsible for making arrangements with the professor to make up their work.
Academic Dishonesty Policy:
Refer to the Department of Health & Sport Science Student Handbook
Provisions For Students With Special Needs:
Any student requiring extra time or help with assignments or class work should speak with the course instructor during the first full week of class.
BOOK
REVIEW (150 Points)
Each student is expected to complete a review of one of the books listed below. The review must be typed and should include the following:
Copies of your review should be made available to the other members of the class through an email attachment or hard copy.
Chadwick, D. (1999). The twelve leadership principles of Dean Smith. New York: Total Sports Publishing.
Holtz, L. (1999). Winning every day: The game plan for success. New York: Harper Collins, Inc.
Krzyzewski, M., & Phillips, D.T. (2000). Leading with the heart: Coach K’s successful strategies for basketball, business, and life. New York: Warner Books, Inc.
Riley, P. (1994). The winner within: A life plan for team players. Berkley, CA: Berkley Publishing Group.
Russell, B., & Falkner, D.
(2001). Russell Rules: 11 lessons on
leadership from the twentieth century’s greatest winner. New York: Dutton Plume.
Summitt, P., & Jenkins, S. (1999). Reach for the summit: The definite dozen system for succeeding at whatever you do. New York: Random House, Inc.
INTERVIEWS
(200 Points)
Each student will conduct at two interviews (one HS athletic director and one HS coach). Each interview should last approximately 30 minutes. The student is required to develop a list of questions that will be utilized for the interviews. Prior to the interviews, the student should develop a cover letter that will be sent to the individual to be interviewed. The cover letter should indicate the purpose of the interview, scope of the questions to be asked, and permission to tape the interview. Upon completion of the interviews, the student should analyze and summarize the data from the interviews.
INTERVIEW
PROJECT DUE: Tuesday, December 11,
2001
STRATEGIC PLAN (400 points)
Working in groups, students will develop a five-year strategic plan complete with a mission statement, objectives, goals, and steps to achieve those goals. Each group will make a 30-minute (5 minutes for questions) presentation of their strategic plan to the class.
FINAL EXAM (150 Points)
The final exam will cover the material presented in class and in the readings. The exam will consist of essay questions and will be cumulative.
Student Evaluation Criteria:
%
of Final Grade Points
Class Participation 10% 100
Final Exam 15% 150
Book Reviews 15% 150
Interviews 20% 200
Strategic Plan 40% 400
TOTAL 100% 1,000