Leadership in Exercise and Sport

Flashcards covering key concepts and vocabulary from the lecture on Leadership in Exercise and Sport.

Management

Coordination of human, material, and financial resources to achieve organizational goals efficiently and effectively.

Five Major Functions of Management

Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing/Leading, Controlling/Evaluating.

Title IX

Prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded education programs and ensures equal opportunities for male and female students.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Prohibits discrimination based on disability and requires reasonable accommodations in educational settings.

Key Characteristics – Elementary PE

Focuses on fundamental motor skills and basic movement patterns with an emphasis on participation and confidence.

Key Characteristics – Secondary PE

Structured curriculum focusing on sport skill refinement and includes both team and individual sports.

Competencies of a Physically Educated Person

Skill competency, understanding movement, regular activity, fitness maintenance, responsible behavior.

Liability Issues – Equipment

Concerns include defective equipment and failure to supervise or instruct proper use.

Supplies vs. Equipment

Supplies are consumable and short-term, while equipment is durable and meant for long-term use.

Cardinal Rules of Supervision

Be present and attentive, inspect facilities/equipment, instruct proper use, and enforce rules consistently.

reasons NOT to pursue management

long hours, stress, responsibility for others, administrative burden, stakeholder

four major recreational sport objectives

participation, skill development, personal enjoyment, and social interaction.

organizational considerations - recreational programs

facility availability, scheduling and staffing, budget and equipment management, recruitment and marketing, risk management

types of personnel in sports programs

 coaches, administrators, support staff, and event managers.

management functions - competitive sports

scheduling, budgeting, risk management, recruiting, event management

activities by educational level

elementary: locomotor games, rhythms, tag

secondary: team sports, lifetime fitness activities

college: intramurals, advanced conditioning, wellness

duties - athletic/activities director or coach

budget, hiring, facility oversight, compliance with policies

personnel selection steps

job description, advertise, screen, interview, check references, select

principles of facility planning

safety, functionality, accessibility, flexibility, maintenance

steps in budget planning

analyze previous budget, identify needs, estimate costs, prepare proposal, implement and evaluate

revenue sources

student fees, fundraising, sponsorships, ticket sales, institutional funding

guidelines for selecting supplies/equipment

quality, safety, cost effectiveness, vendor, reliability, warranties