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This course has an assignment that is due by 11:55 pm Central Standard Time on Wednesday night of the first week of class.  Failure to complete this assignment will result in your removal from the course for non-participation. 

Textbooks

Management of Physical Education and Sport, 13th edition, by March Krotee and Charles Bucher

ISBN 13: 9781308334721 (Print Version)

ISBN 13: 9781308334660 (ebook purchased directly from McGraw-Hill)

(To purchase from McGraw-Hill, go to https://create.mheducation.com/shop/.  Once there, enter the ISBN for the ebook listed above and follow the steps to purchase the book.  Information about accessing the book will be provided on the Resources and Materials page of the course once the course begins).

Course Description

Students will become familiar with the organizational roles and responsibilities of the athletic administrator in programs ranging from high school to the intercollegiate level. Learner outcomes will be aligned with both the Missouri State High School Activities Association and the National Interscholastic Athletic Standards. Meets MEd Standard I.

Course Objectives

As defined by the NIAAA Code of Ethics Standard, the student will be able to:

  • Describe desired professional standards, practices, and ethical principles that should be imbedded in a personal philosophy of athletic administration.
  • Explain the benefits received by the school and community as a result of an effective and efficient athletic program.
  • Identify local, state, and national athletic administration organizations/associations and compare their commonalities and differences.
  • Describe the process and benefits of obtaining voluntary national certification as an athletic administrator.
  • Defend the existence of athletic programs and describe how they can positively impact the academic achievement of student participants.
  • Describe common organizational and “reporting chains” for athletic departments within large school districts and post-secondary institutions.