REC3140 Sport & Society

Advanced · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services

Description: Students explore the structure and function of community, amateur and professional sport organizations. The impact of sport organizations and events on society is also examined.
Prerequisite: None

Outcomes The student will:

1 describe the relationship between sport and society
- 1.1 summarize major sporting events related to a specific sport, including:
  - 1.1.1 world events
  - 1.1.2 national events
  - 1.1.3 community events
- 1.2 summarize the role and impact of media related to sport and society, including:
  - 1.2.1 the impact on government decisions affecting funding for sport
  - 1.2.2 the impact on community support for professional teams
  - 1.2.3 the recognition of athletes as role models
- 1.3 describe the cultural impact of a sport or sports in general
2 explain the role, structure and function of community sport organizations in society
- 2.1 explain the structure and function of a community sport organization, including:
  - 2.1.1 governance
  - 2.1.2 finance
  - 2.1.3 role of volunteers
- 2.2 summarize the structure and function of regulating organizations for a specific sport, such as community, provincial, national and international organizations
- 2.3 interview a volunteer in a community organization, including questions to determine his or her:
  - 2.3.1 roles and responsibilities
  - 2.3.2 motivation for volunteering
  - 2.3.3 time commitment
3 evaluate the structure and function of professional sport organizations
- 3.1 differentiate between professional and amateur athletes and organizations, including:
  - 3.1.1 financial compensation
  - 3.1.2 governance
  - 3.1.3 level of play
- 3.2 explain roles and responsibilities of professionals related to professional sport organizations, including:
  - 3.2.1 members of the coaching team
  - 3.2.2 managers in the sport organization
  - 3.2.3 team support services staff
  - 3.2.4 allied medical support staff
  - 3.2.5 scouts
- 3.3 explain the structure and function of scouting related to a specific sport
- 3.4 create a personal sport profile
- 3.5 explain the characteristics of an effective coaching staff
- 3.6 describe the components of the legal and financial relationships of an athlete to a professional sport organization, including:
  - 3.6.1 contract negotiation
  - 3.6.2 role of agent representation and/or legal representation
  - 3.6.3 commission for services and/or performance
- 3.7 explain the structure and operations of a professional sporting organization, including operations necessary for:
  - 3.7.1 financial goals
  - 3.7.2 equipment, facility and administrative costs
  - 3.7.3 accommodation and travel needs
  - 3.7.4 legal needs
  - 3.7.5 marketing needs
- 3.8 summarize the structure and function of regulating organizations for a specific professional sport organization
- 3.9 describe the impact of marketing strategies related to sport, including the impact of:
  - 3.9.1 media on athletes
  - 3.9.2 media on decisions made by sporting organizations
  - 3.9.3 societal values related to sport
  - 3.9.4 sponsorship
4 demonstrate basic competencies
- 4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 4.1.1 communicate
  - 4.1.2 manage information
  - 4.1.3 use numbers
  - 4.1.4 think and solve problems
- 4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 4.2.2 be responsible
  - 4.2.3 be adaptable
  - 4.2.4 learn continuously
  - 4.2.5 work safely
- 4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 4.3.1 work with others
  - 4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
- 5.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
- 5.2 identify steps to achieve goals