Course Syllabus - Kent State University

Course Syllabus
SM 3750, Sport and Public Assembly Facilities
Bowling Green State University
Class Meeting Time:
Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00-9:15AM
Class Meeting Location: Eppler Center 223
Dr. Ray Schneider
OFFICE HOURS
C227 Eppler Center Tuesday, Thursday 11:00-12:00
Office: 372-0215
Also by appointment
rayschn@bgsu.edu
Prerequisite: SM 387, junior standing
Credits: 3
Textbook: Ammon, Southall, Blair. (2010). Sport Facility Management: Organizing Events
and Mitigating Risks. 2 nd Edition – MAKE SURE YOU GET THE 2 nd EDITION, 2010!
Catalog Description: Designing, planning, and managing public and private sport and other
public assembly facilities.
Course Objective: To provide students with theory and practical applications related to
design, renovation, programming, managing, financing, and evaluation of sport and other
public assembly facilities.
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Identify the concepts and principles of facility design, construction, and renovation.
2. Write area and facilities specifications and interpret blueprints.
3. Develop a building diagnosis form relative to purpose and use.
4. Conduct facility and event feasibility studies.
5. Identify and demonstrate area and facility management skills.
6. Develop capital and operating budgets for sports and other public assembly facilities.
7. Identify and apply labor standards and laws pertinent to sport facilities.
8. Interpret equipment needs, purchases, and maintenance.
Course Content:
A. Planning
1. Predesign feasibility study
a. needs assessment
b. demographic data, site development, master plan
c. survey and evaluation of existing sites and facilities
d. traffic usage study
e. major space – current uses, criteria for renovation, retrofit, or new space
f. analyze total use of all areas of the facility
g. square foot needs
h. cost estimates
2. Program statement development
a. user charts
b. space dimensions (spec sheets for individual areas)
c. projected site location – accessibility, acceptability to community, local, federal
regulations

d. available client competition
B. Design Phase
1. Architect selection
2. Program and building committee – purpose and functions
3. Indoor and outdoor facility considerations
4. Develop facility based on findings and predesign
a. develop spec sheets
b. incorporate primary support and ancillary spaces
5. Bid Process
C. Management/Owner or Privatization
1. Personal and staff development
2. Public assembly facility
a. operational policy
b. recognition of purpose
c. promotion of facility
d. building organization
e. maintenance
3. Event management
a. facility access
b. crowd dynamics/management
c. security procedures
d. search and seizure – First and Fourth Amendment
4. Activity Centers
a. communication
b. security
c. maintenance
5. Financial management
a. design and construction budget
b. capital budget procedures
c. operational budget procedures
6. Legal management
a. risk assessment and risk reduction
b. areas of concern for a sport facility manager (supervision, personnel, facilities and
equipment, negligence, product liability)
7. Equipment control
a. storage security
b. inventory
c. program, operations, resale
8. Use of contracts
a. supplies
b. staff
c. participants
d. call for bids and award contracts

Course Requirements:
MAJOR PROJECT : Each student will design or renovate a facility of their choice. In
addition to a brief justification as to why the new construction or renovation is needed, the
following must be included: 1. Develop a needs assessment for your facility, 2. Write a
section of a personnel manual for your facility (what jobs need to be performed for your
facility to function and what are the exact job descriptions for each), 3. Program and equip
the facility., 4. A plan or layout of the facility, produced to scale. See attached sheet for
further details.
EXAMS: Three exams will be given in this class. The format for the exams may consist of
multiple choice, matching, short answer, and/or fill-in type questions. Anything that we
discuss in class could, and will, be on an exam.
FACILITY PRESENTATION: In teams of 3 students will be assigned a facility to research
and present to the class (no written paper required). The 6-8 minute presentations should
incorporate a brief discussion of the facility (history, location) and may, depending on how
you format the presentation, include information such as cost, time to build, seating capacity,
events held, revenue streams, strengths, weaknesses, etc. Presentations will be graded on
thoroughness, creativity, visual aides, etc. Groups are encouraged to practice the
presentation four – six times before presenting to the class. Unorganized presentations will
result in a lower grade.
UNANNOUNCED IN-CLASS ASSIGNMENTS: These assignments will consist of
multiple-choice or essay questions from the assigned readings and in class exercises. In class
assignments that are missed may not be made up. Additionally, often we will have in-class
assignments that will incorporate group projects that will be turned in at the end of class.
EVALUATION:
GRADING SCALE:
Major Project 100 90%+ A
Examinations (50 each) 150 80-89% B
In Class Assignments (Total) 120 70-79% C
Facility Presentation 100 60-69% D
60% F

CLASS POLICIES:
1. Class begins at 8:00AM and students are expected to be in the classroom at that time.
Any student arriving after 8:00AM will lose 10 points on their in class assignments.
2. A lecture/discussion format will be used throughout the semester. Where applicable,
guest speakers, tours, and videos will also be used. Students are encouraged to ask
questions and make comments during the class session. Frequently we will discuss
current events and other issues related to facilities and sports in general. Keep in
mind that anything discussed in class may/will be found on the exams. Students are
advised to take note of all our discussions.
3. All assignments that are turned in are due in typewritten or computer printed form.
4. Grammar and spelling errors/mistakes within projects will result in a lower
project/assignment grade. Make sure you proofread all your assignments!
5. Each student is required to be present for all exams/assignments/projects. If a student is
absent, only an official university excuse will allow the work to be made-up. All makeup
assignments are due the following class session.
6. Assignments turned in after the due date will receive a 25% reduction in grade for each
day late. Assignments are considered late beginning immediately after they are
collected during the class period they are due.
7. During the semester assignments (due dates, changes in requirements, etc.) will change.
Absence from class does not give the student an excuse for not knowing about any
changes in class material, scheduling, assignments, exams, and other announcements or
activities given in class.
8. Cheating will not be tolerated. Any student found to be cheating in this class would be
dealt with according to university policy.
9. GRADING POLICY: Assignments that meet the requirements will earn a grade of
approximately 75%. In order to earn an A on assignments/projects students are expected
to perform above average.
Students with Disabilities
The Sport Management Division makes every effort to accommodate the educational
needs of students with disabilities in the lease restrictive way possible. If you are such a
student, feel free to see Dr. Schneider to discuss any modifications in the course, which will
be needed to facilitate your participation.
This class supports and adheres to the Core Values of Bowling Green State University.
Respect for one another - We will encourage all thoughts and opinions and discuss them
openly. Cooperation - We will all work together to leave the semester with a better
understanding than when we began. Intellectual and spiritual growth - this class,
COMBINED with your other classes and experiences will allow all students to grow in many
ways. Creative imaginings - we will be creative in our projects, assignments and discussions.
Pride in a job well done - In the end we will be proud of our accomplishments.

MAJOR PROJECT GUIDE
SM 3750 - Dr. Schneider
Each student will design a facility or renovate an existing facility. The following information may be used as a
guide to assist with this project. Keep in mind this project is worth a major portion of your final grade. THIS
ASSIGNMENT SHOULD BE THOUGHT OF AS A MANUAL RATHER THAN A PAPER!
Introduction
What are you doing (New or renovate) - Introduce project
Needs Assessment
Why is this facility needed
What will this facility allow that can not be done without it
Feasibility - Describe (in detail) a feasibility study you conducted for your facility (how do you know it will be
successful) Use notes from lecture. 8 Determinants
Site, Location
City, State, Type of area (in city or country, etc.)
Description of community, why was this area chosen Any potential problems
Mission, Goals, Objectives
Mission = one paragraph statement "philosophy under which the facility is operated"
G+O = 3-5 major goals for the facility and the objectives (thing to do to reach the goals) *some goals must
be measurable
Planning Committee
Who will be on the committee and why
Facility Specifications
Written description of facility (Ex. Area - Purpose - Activities - Furnishings, Equipment. (What will occur
in each area) Think of this as a detailed written tour of your facility.
Provisions for people with disabilities (ADA)
Emergency Procedures/Regulations
General facility rules, policies - Fire, other emergency procedures
Facility site and Floor Plan
Drawing of the facility - scale, but need not be exact. 2 DRAWINGS REQUIRED - Include a drawing
from outside - (landscape, outside design) and overhead (blueprint type)
Furnishings (Chairs, tables, basketball hoops, seats, etc. - not lights, paint etc.) What will you include in your
facility Use the Internet to assist you. You will need to find companies that sell the products and provide
printouts showing what was chosen.
Overall Presentation of Project
Appearance, Clarity in Writing, Grammar, Spelling, Etc.

FACILITIES INTRODUCTION
(you may write on this form)
NAME:_____________________________________________________
EMAIL:_____________________________________________________
PHONE:_____________________________________________________
WHERE DID YOU COMPLETE YOUR PRACTICUM:
WAS YOUR PRACTICUM A VALUABLE EXPERIENCE WHY
YOUR FAVORITE FACILITY WHY
YOUR LEAST FAVORITE FACILITY WHY
WHAT SPORTS STADIA/ARENAS HAVE YOU VISITED IN THE LAST YEAR
THE BEST GAME/EVENT/CONCERT YOU EVER ATTENDED WAS:
IF YOU COULD ATTEND ANY GAME/EVENT/CONCERT IN HISTORY:
IN ONE WORD, DESCRIBE THIS BUILDING (EPPLER):
IN ONE WORD, DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUE
WHAT IS ONE THING THAT MOST PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW
ABOUT YOU
YOUR DREAM JOB AFTER GRADUATION WHY: