Course Syllabus - Kent State University
Course Syllabus - Kent State University
Course Syllabus - Kent State University
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<strong>Course</strong> <strong>Syllabus</strong><br />
SM 3750, Sport and Public Assembly Facilities<br />
Bowling Green <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Class Meeting Time:<br />
Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00-9:15AM<br />
Class Meeting Location: Eppler Center 223<br />
Dr. Ray Schneider<br />
OFFICE HOURS<br />
C227 Eppler Center Tuesday, Thursday 11:00-12:00<br />
Office: 372-0215<br />
Also by appointment<br />
rayschn@bgsu.edu<br />
Prerequisite: SM 387, junior standing<br />
Credits: 3<br />
Textbook: Ammon, Southall, Blair. (2010). Sport Facility Management: Organizing Events<br />
and Mitigating Risks. 2 nd Edition – MAKE SURE YOU GET THE 2 nd EDITION, 2010!<br />
Catalog Description: Designing, planning, and managing public and private sport and other<br />
public assembly facilities.<br />
<strong>Course</strong> Objective: To provide students with theory and practical applications related to<br />
design, renovation, programming, managing, financing, and evaluation of sport and other<br />
public assembly facilities.<br />
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:<br />
1. Identify the concepts and principles of facility design, construction, and renovation.<br />
2. Write area and facilities specifications and interpret blueprints.<br />
3. Develop a building diagnosis form relative to purpose and use.<br />
4. Conduct facility and event feasibility studies.<br />
5. Identify and demonstrate area and facility management skills.<br />
6. Develop capital and operating budgets for sports and other public assembly facilities.<br />
7. Identify and apply labor standards and laws pertinent to sport facilities.<br />
8. Interpret equipment needs, purchases, and maintenance.<br />
<strong>Course</strong> Content:<br />
A. Planning<br />
1. Predesign feasibility study<br />
a. needs assessment<br />
b. demographic data, site development, master plan<br />
c. survey and evaluation of existing sites and facilities<br />
d. traffic usage study<br />
e. major space – current uses, criteria for renovation, retrofit, or new space<br />
f. analyze total use of all areas of the facility<br />
g. square foot needs<br />
h. cost estimates<br />
2. Program statement development<br />
a. user charts<br />
b. space dimensions (spec sheets for individual areas)<br />
c. projected site location – accessibility, acceptability to community, local, federal<br />
regulations
d. available client competition<br />
B. Design Phase<br />
1. Architect selection<br />
2. Program and building committee – purpose and functions<br />
3. Indoor and outdoor facility considerations<br />
4. Develop facility based on findings and predesign<br />
a. develop spec sheets<br />
b. incorporate primary support and ancillary spaces<br />
5. Bid Process<br />
C. Management/Owner or Privatization<br />
1. Personal and staff development<br />
2. Public assembly facility<br />
a. operational policy<br />
b. recognition of purpose<br />
c. promotion of facility<br />
d. building organization<br />
e. maintenance<br />
3. Event management<br />
a. facility access<br />
b. crowd dynamics/management<br />
c. security procedures<br />
d. search and seizure – First and Fourth Amendment<br />
4. Activity Centers<br />
a. communication<br />
b. security<br />
c. maintenance<br />
5. Financial management<br />
a. design and construction budget<br />
b. capital budget procedures<br />
c. operational budget procedures<br />
6. Legal management<br />
a. risk assessment and risk reduction<br />
b. areas of concern for a sport facility manager (supervision, personnel, facilities and<br />
equipment, negligence, product liability)<br />
7. Equipment control<br />
a. storage security<br />
b. inventory<br />
c. program, operations, resale<br />
8. Use of contracts<br />
a. supplies<br />
b. staff<br />
c. participants<br />
d. call for bids and award contracts
<strong>Course</strong> Requirements:<br />
MAJOR PROJECT : Each student will design or renovate a facility of their choice. In<br />
addition to a brief justification as to why the new construction or renovation is needed, the<br />
following must be included: 1. Develop a needs assessment for your facility, 2. Write a<br />
section of a personnel manual for your facility (what jobs need to be performed for your<br />
facility to function and what are the exact job descriptions for each), 3. Program and equip<br />
the facility., 4. A plan or layout of the facility, produced to scale. See attached sheet for<br />
further details.<br />
EXAMS: Three exams will be given in this class. The format for the exams may consist of<br />
multiple choice, matching, short answer, and/or fill-in type questions. Anything that we<br />
discuss in class could, and will, be on an exam.<br />
FACILITY PRESENTATION: In teams of 3 students will be assigned a facility to research<br />
and present to the class (no written paper required). The 6-8 minute presentations should<br />
incorporate a brief discussion of the facility (history, location) and may, depending on how<br />
you format the presentation, include information such as cost, time to build, seating capacity,<br />
events held, revenue streams, strengths, weaknesses, etc. Presentations will be graded on<br />
thoroughness, creativity, visual aides, etc. Groups are encouraged to practice the<br />
presentation four – six times before presenting to the class. Unorganized presentations will<br />
result in a lower grade.<br />
UNANNOUNCED IN-CLASS ASSIGNMENTS: These assignments will consist of<br />
multiple-choice or essay questions from the assigned readings and in class exercises. In class<br />
assignments that are missed may not be made up. Additionally, often we will have in-class<br />
assignments that will incorporate group projects that will be turned in at the end of class.<br />
EVALUATION:<br />
GRADING SCALE:<br />
Major Project 100 90%+ A<br />
Examinations (50 each) 150 80-89% B<br />
In Class Assignments (Total) 120 70-79% C<br />
Facility Presentation 100 60-69% D<br />
60% F
CLASS POLICIES:<br />
1. Class begins at 8:00AM and students are expected to be in the classroom at that time.<br />
Any student arriving after 8:00AM will lose 10 points on their in class assignments.<br />
2. A lecture/discussion format will be used throughout the semester. Where applicable,<br />
guest speakers, tours, and videos will also be used. Students are encouraged to ask<br />
questions and make comments during the class session. Frequently we will discuss<br />
current events and other issues related to facilities and sports in general. Keep in<br />
mind that anything discussed in class may/will be found on the exams. Students are<br />
advised to take note of all our discussions.<br />
3. All assignments that are turned in are due in typewritten or computer printed form.<br />
4. Grammar and spelling errors/mistakes within projects will result in a lower<br />
project/assignment grade. Make sure you proofread all your assignments!<br />
5. Each student is required to be present for all exams/assignments/projects. If a student is<br />
absent, only an official university excuse will allow the work to be made-up. All makeup<br />
assignments are due the following class session.<br />
6. Assignments turned in after the due date will receive a 25% reduction in grade for each<br />
day late. Assignments are considered late beginning immediately after they are<br />
collected during the class period they are due.<br />
7. During the semester assignments (due dates, changes in requirements, etc.) will change.<br />
Absence from class does not give the student an excuse for not knowing about any<br />
changes in class material, scheduling, assignments, exams, and other announcements or<br />
activities given in class.<br />
8. Cheating will not be tolerated. Any student found to be cheating in this class would be<br />
dealt with according to university policy.<br />
9. GRADING POLICY: Assignments that meet the requirements will earn a grade of<br />
approximately 75%. In order to earn an A on assignments/projects students are expected<br />
to perform above average.<br />
Students with Disabilities<br />
The Sport Management Division makes every effort to accommodate the educational<br />
needs of students with disabilities in the lease restrictive way possible. If you are such a<br />
student, feel free to see Dr. Schneider to discuss any modifications in the course, which will<br />
be needed to facilitate your participation.<br />
This class supports and adheres to the Core Values of Bowling Green <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Respect for one another - We will encourage all thoughts and opinions and discuss them<br />
openly. Cooperation - We will all work together to leave the semester with a better<br />
understanding than when we began. Intellectual and spiritual growth - this class,<br />
COMBINED with your other classes and experiences will allow all students to grow in many<br />
ways. Creative imaginings - we will be creative in our projects, assignments and discussions.<br />
Pride in a job well done - In the end we will be proud of our accomplishments.
MAJOR PROJECT GUIDE<br />
SM 3750 - Dr. Schneider<br />
Each student will design a facility or renovate an existing facility. The following information may be used as a<br />
guide to assist with this project. Keep in mind this project is worth a major portion of your final grade. THIS<br />
ASSIGNMENT SHOULD BE THOUGHT OF AS A MANUAL RATHER THAN A PAPER!<br />
Introduction<br />
What are you doing (New or renovate) - Introduce project<br />
Needs Assessment<br />
Why is this facility needed<br />
What will this facility allow that can not be done without it<br />
Feasibility - Describe (in detail) a feasibility study you conducted for your facility (how do you know it will be<br />
successful) Use notes from lecture. 8 Determinants<br />
Site, Location<br />
City, <strong>State</strong>, Type of area (in city or country, etc.)<br />
Description of community, why was this area chosen Any potential problems<br />
Mission, Goals, Objectives<br />
Mission = one paragraph statement "philosophy under which the facility is operated"<br />
G+O = 3-5 major goals for the facility and the objectives (thing to do to reach the goals) *some goals must<br />
be measurable<br />
Planning Committee<br />
Who will be on the committee and why<br />
Facility Specifications<br />
Written description of facility (Ex. Area - Purpose - Activities - Furnishings, Equipment. (What will occur<br />
in each area) Think of this as a detailed written tour of your facility.<br />
Provisions for people with disabilities (ADA)<br />
Emergency Procedures/Regulations<br />
General facility rules, policies - Fire, other emergency procedures<br />
Facility site and Floor Plan<br />
Drawing of the facility - scale, but need not be exact. 2 DRAWINGS REQUIRED - Include a drawing<br />
from outside - (landscape, outside design) and overhead (blueprint type)<br />
Furnishings (Chairs, tables, basketball hoops, seats, etc. - not lights, paint etc.) What will you include in your<br />
facility Use the Internet to assist you. You will need to find companies that sell the products and provide<br />
printouts showing what was chosen.<br />
Overall Presentation of Project<br />
Appearance, Clarity in Writing, Grammar, Spelling, Etc.
FACILITIES INTRODUCTION<br />
(you may write on this form)<br />
NAME:_____________________________________________________<br />
EMAIL:_____________________________________________________<br />
PHONE:_____________________________________________________<br />
WHERE DID YOU COMPLETE YOUR PRACTICUM:<br />
WAS YOUR PRACTICUM A VALUABLE EXPERIENCE WHY<br />
YOUR FAVORITE FACILITY WHY<br />
YOUR LEAST FAVORITE FACILITY WHY<br />
WHAT SPORTS STADIA/ARENAS HAVE YOU VISITED IN THE LAST YEAR<br />
THE BEST GAME/EVENT/CONCERT YOU EVER ATTENDED WAS:<br />
IF YOU COULD ATTEND ANY GAME/EVENT/CONCERT IN HISTORY:<br />
IN ONE WORD, DESCRIBE THIS BUILDING (EPPLER):<br />
IN ONE WORD, DESCRIBE YOURSELF:<br />
WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUE<br />
WHAT IS ONE THING THAT MOST PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW<br />
ABOUT YOU<br />
YOUR DREAM JOB AFTER GRADUATION WHY: