SAA 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. By instructor permission. Formerly HPE 587, students may not receive credit for both.

Credits:
(3)

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

Summarize the histories of the governing agencies in select sports.
Compare and contrast the differing responsibilities of National and State sports and athletic organizations.
Summarize the basic governing responsibilities of the NCAA, and apply specific bylaws to case-study issues.
Evaluate specific athletic program handbooks to assess compliance with appropriate National and State coach and athletic director associations.
Assess the role specific athletic director and coach associations have in the development and review of coaches and programs.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/20/20

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Winter Locations Online