HPE 587 - Governing Organizations in Sports and Athletics

Description:
This course provides students with the knowledge and understanding of the agencies that regulate, support, and review sport and athletic programs, such as the NCAA, NFHS, WIAA, and other athletic-related associations.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS in PESPH.

Credits:
(2)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Examine the histories of various governing agencies in sport.
Recognize and understand responsibilities of specific National and State sports and athletic organizations.
Recognize the structure of specific National and State sports and athletic organizations.
Study and understand the basic governing responsibilities of the NCAA.
Examine and discuss various issues in athletic programs that the NCAA must address.
Study and understand the basic governing responsibilities of the WIAA.
Examine and discuss various issues in athletic programs that the WIAA must address.
Recognize and understand the tasks of specific National and State coach and athletic director associations.
Study and understand the role specific athletic director and coach associations have in the development and review of coaches and programs.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/2/2010

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