EDUC 175D
Education of Contemporary Athletes: Leadership Themes and Principles
Description
Seminar, three hours. Introduction to educational and business themes surrounding leadership in athletics. Emphasis on requisite experiences, knowledge, skills set, and abilities/characteristics for pursuing career in sport team operations; and how this impacts educational experiences of athletes. Study dissects current (mis)perceptions related to careers as general managers or sports agents, and supplies students with actionable plans for career development and advancement. Students learn about potential educational and career impact of impending and passed legislation related to name, image, and likeness rights of contemporary college student-athletes, including detailed discussion and analysis of how California bill fits within overall higher education model at universities such as UCLA. Letter grading.
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