LEIS 3370

This course will emphasize the management functions of planning, organizing, and coordinating as it looks at the role of the manager in effectively managing recreation physical facilities and environmental resources. The course will review the new and emerging trends in facility design and cover the management process in the planning, and construction of indoor and outdoor recreation facilities, parks, playgrounds and pools. The course content will also focus on the core operational management competencies essential for the management of recreational facilities: namely, organizational structure and staffing; facility operations and maintenance, control and security; risk management and litigation; equipment procuring and inventory control.