Sports and Entertainment Management (2021)

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Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities1

  • a

    Demonstrate creativity and innovation.1a

  • b

    Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.1b

  • c

    Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.1c

  • d

    Demonstrate integrity.1d

  • e

    Demonstrate work ethic.1e

Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills2

  • a

    Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.2a

  • b

    Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.2b

  • c

    Demonstrate respect for diversity.2c

  • d

    Demonstrate customer service skills.2d

  • e

    Collaborate with team members.2e

Demonstrating Professional Competencies3

  • a

    Demonstrate big-picture thinking.3a

  • b

    Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.3b

  • c

    Demonstrate continuous learning and adapatability.3c

  • d

    Manage time and resources.3d

  • e

    Demonstrate information-literacy skills.3e

  • f

    Demonstrate and understanding of information security.3f

  • g

    Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.3g

  • h

    Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.3h

  • i

    Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.3i

  • j

    Demonstrate professionalism.3j

  • k

    Demonstrate reading and writing skills.3k

  • l

    Demonstrate workplace safety.3l

Examining All Aspects of an Industry4

  • a

    Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.4a

  • b

    Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization4b

  • c

    Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.4c

  • d

    Examine technical and production skills required of workers within a industry/organization.4d

  • e

    Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.4e

  • f

    Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.4f

  • g

    Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.4g

  • h

    Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.4h

Addressing Elements of Student Life5

  • a

    Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.5a

  • b

    Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.5b

  • c

    Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.5c

  • d

    Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.5d

Exploring Work-Based Learning6

  • a

    Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.6a

  • b

    Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.6b

  • c

    Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.6c

  • d

    Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.6d

Describing the Economics of Industries7

  • a

    Describe U.S. economic indicators and their effects on the sports and entertainment industries.7a

  • b

    Describe the economic impact of sports and entertainment.7b

  • c

    Identify cultural and political environments and their economic impact on global sports and entertainment industries.7c

Explaining the Structure of Sports and Entertainment Businesses8

  • a

    Explain the advantages and disadvantages of operating as a for-profit or nonprofit organization.8a

  • b

    Explore the organizational structures within the sports and entertainment industries.8b

Exploring Entrepreneurship in Sports and Entertainment9

  • a

    Explore entrepreneurship opportunities related to sports and entertainment marketing.9a

  • b

    Identify the characteristics of an entrepreneur.9b

  • c

    Identify the steps of establishing a business.9c

  • d

    Describe the economic impact of small businesses.9d

Developing Customer Service Skills10

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    Respond to inquiries and suggestions from customers, coworkers, and supervisors in a sports and entertainment context.10a

  • b

    Explain company policy to a customer in a sports and entertainment context.10b

Exploring Sports and Entertainment Management11

  • a

    Define the role of the sports and entertainment manager.11a

  • b

    Examine the competencies and skills successful sports and entertainment managers possess.11b

  • c

    Identify functions successful sports and entertainment managers must perform with consumers, partners, and employees.11c

  • d

    Evaluate the sports and entertainment manager's role in decision-making for campaigns, employees, and partners.11d

  • e

    Evaluate various sports and entertainment management opportunities.11e

  • f

    Evaluate sports and entertainment management levels on an organizational chart.11f

  • g

    Explain facilities management as it relates to the sports and entertainment industries.11g

  • h

    Explain on-site merchandising and concessions as they relate to sports and entertainment facilities.11h

  • i

    Identify online merchandise methods as they relate to the sports and entertainment industries.11i

  • j

    Explore niche markets in the sports and entertainment industries.11j

Exploring Ethical Issues in Sports and Entertainment12

  • a

    Identify ethical issues related to the sports and entertainment industries.12a

  • b

    Examine social and environmental responsibility in relation to sports and entertainment management.12b

  • c

    Analyze the effects of biased media.12c

  • d

    Describe the value of sports and entertainment to the community.12d

Exploring the Legal Aspects of Sports and Entertainment13

  • a

    Explain risk management and its relationship to the sports and entertainment industries.13a

  • b

    Identify purposes, types, and terms of contracts.13b

  • c

    Examine the role of labor and antitrust law in sports and entertainment industries.13c

  • d

    Identify unions relevant to sports and entertainment industries.13d

  • e

    Describe the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on sports and entertainment events and facilities.13e

  • f

    Describe the impact of national, state, and local laws and regulations on sports and entertainment.13f

Understanding Market Research14

  • a

    Explain market research and its use in the sports and entertainment industries.14a

  • b

    Explain the need for market research for all functions of marketing.14b

  • c

    Identify sources of data for market research in the sports and entertainment industries.14c

  • d

    Describe external factors affecting the sports and entertainment marketing process.14d

  • e

    Describe the steps in developing a market research project.14e

  • f

    Develop a market research project.14f

  • g

    Evaluate the results of a market research project.14g

  • h

    Develop a market segmentation analysis.14h

Exploring Revenues and Expenditures15

  • a

    Identify revenue sources related to the sports and entertainment management industries.15a

  • b

    Identify expenditures related to the sports and entertainment industries.15b

  • c

    Identify the components of a budget.15c

  • d

    Analyze financial statements.15d

Managing Safety and Security16

  • a

    Explain the importance and types of indoor and outdoor security (life and property safety).16a

  • b

    Describe partnerships with safety and security professionals or agencies.16b

  • c

    Explain the security needs of a venue.16c

  • d

    Explain the use of emergency preparedness plans  to address threats to a venue.16d

Understanding Event Management17

  • a

    Explain the process for planning an event.17a

  • b

    Describe factors that motivate consumers to attend sports and entertainment events.17b

  • c

    Explain how event popularity and competitive factors relate to attendance.17c

  • d

    Analyze personnel needs for an event.17d

  • e

    Analyze the financial resources required for each event activity.17e

  • f

    Develop a marketing plan for an event.17f

  • g

    Develop a budget for an event.17g

  • h

    Develop follow-up activities to recognize and thank participants after the event.17h

  • i

    Manage a sports and entertainment event.17i

  • j

    Evaluate the sports and entertainment event.17j

Developing Career Goals18

  • a

    Identify career and employment-related information sources.18a

  • b

    Identify career opportunities at different levels in sports and entertainment.18b

  • c

    Describe education and training needed for a sports and entertainment management career.18c

  • d

    Identify barriers to employment and strategies to overcome them.18d

  • e

    Identify professional development opportunities in the sports and entertainment industries.18e

  • f

    Collect information about a prospective employer.18f

  • g

    Develop a career plan.18g

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