• RSM 3860R: Global Sport and Leisure Perspectives

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Explores global issues and perspectives within the sport and leisure industry through travel abroad trips that immerse students in the cultural, social, and political environments of foreign countries. Trip destinations and fees will vary year to year. Open to all majors. For international travel, see studyabroad.utahtech.edu. for additional travel costs that may apply. Offered intermittently. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the richness and diversity of the peoples and cultures of the region/country visited. 2. Describe the techniques and processes used by managers in the global sport and leisure market. 3. Examine the similarities and differences between American sport and global sport in regard to location and cultural perspectives. FA (even)
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• RSM 3900: Recreation and Sport Marketing

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  An in-depth study of the application of recreation and sport marketing principles, techniques and sales. Focuses on research and development, marketing plans, promotion strategies, sponsorship, advertising, branding, and public relations within recreation, sport and tourism services. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a detailed and current understanding of the principles and practices related to marketing and promotion. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of acquisition and utilization of non-traditional funding sources and grants. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of how to leverage personal relationships to influence decision making at all levels within the scope of the project. 4. Demonstrate expertise in using standard tools to analyze and manage projects and campaigns. 5. Demonstrate familiarity with legal and regulatory issues related to public sector funding and public relations. 6. Demonstrate a commitment to consistently enhancing the facility and service. SP
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• RSM 3950: Supervision and Human Resources in Recreation and Sport

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Concepts and techniques of supervision and human resources will be explored with emphasis on recruitment, assignment, evaluation, motivation, and in-service training of personnel. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe concepts, strategies, and systems needed to interacted effectively with others. 2. Differentiate personnel management techniques including, job analysis, recruitment, selection, training, motivation, development, and evaluation. 3. Design a strategic human capital management plan while infusing current issues that may affect such plan. SP
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• RSM 3960: Special Topics in Recreation and Sport

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Provides an opportunity to offer unique traditional and nontraditional instruction that is not available through other regularly scheduled courses. Topics and content vary depending on student needs and instructor approval. Offered intermittently. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Discuss or demonstrate outcomes depending on the chosen topic through an academic project or paper.
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• RSM 4000: Legal Foundations in Recreation and Sport

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Covers the potential for legal issues regarding recreation and sport activities, including the nature of the programs and facilities, wide-ranging clientele, multitude of paid and volunteer staff. Risk management procedures to prevent unfortunate circumstances from occurring and how best to protect clientele and defend staff, administrators, programs, and agencies will be the focus. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe how recreation and sport programs and facilities hold legal risk. 2. Demonstrate the ability to reduce programmatic and facility operation risk through well thought out strategies. 3. Define concepts and processes used by the United States legal system to minimize risk and protect staff and agencies. SP
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• RSM 4010: Administration and Finance in Recreation

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  A summative course covering strategic management and operations within leisure services with a special attention on professional competence, management/leadership styles, financial analysis, working capital management, budgeting, cost of capital, and policies and procedures in recreation organizations. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1.Discuss management practices and principles used for successful business operations and for facilitating individual development within leisure services. 2. Analyze problems affecting the management and operations of organizations delivering leisure experiences. 3. Apply principles of organizing, allocating, and managing resources in order to provide effective and efficient delivery of leisure services. Prerequisites: RSM 2700 or RSM 3000 (Grade C- or higher). SP
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• RSM 4020: Sport Governance and Policy

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Examines current governance practices and policy issues in sport with emphasis on how policy development and strategic planning affect sport organizations, both amateur and professional. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain governing structures and practices for sport nationally and internationally. 2. Research and analyze external and internal influence on governing sport organizations. 3. Develop strategies for implementing good governance and policy in the context of the sport industry. 4. Assess and discuss ethical situations in relation to the rules and bylaws established by governing bodies in sport. FA
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• RSM 4050: Sales and Revenue Generation in Sport

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Examines the principles and significance of sales and revenue generation in sport. Focuses on developing revenue strategies through sales, multimedia, sponsorships, and fundraising, as well as cultivating corporate partnerships. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the role of sales in sport organizations across segments of the industry. 2.Apply the sales process in a sport business setting. 3. Identify industry best practices for ticket sales and revenue generation. 4. Evaluate fundraising strategies in sport organizations. 5. Develop strategies for increasing corporate partnerships in sport. Offered Intermittently.
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• RSM 4100: Financial Management in Recreation and Sport

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Principles and practices of financial management in recreation and sport settings with emphasis on budgeting, income sources, pricing, fundraising, business planning, and capital projects. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Discuss the basic concepts that underlie budgeting and financial management, and an ability to apply these concepts to the analysis of financial issues within the recreation and sport industry. 2. Discuss the various pricing strategies and appropriate settings for their use. 3. Demonstrate the specific analytical techniques used by financial managers, and an ability to apply these techniques to financial issues. 4. Discuss current financial status of the various sectors of the recreation and sport industry. FA
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• RSM 4200: Professional Development

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Assists in helping students develop the skills necessary to succeed in the recreation and sport industry. Students will access a variety of professional resources, identify potential employers and graduate programs, and develop specific internship and career goals. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Discuss potential career paths within the recreation and sport industry. 2. Discuss potential graduate programs and institutions related to the students' professional aspirations. 3. Create a professional portfolio including personal philosophy, cover letters, resume, references and professional artifacts. FA, SP
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