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Students will examine group influences and dynamics with regard to teams and departments. Components of effective team building and communication strategies will be reviewed as well as program development. Credit hours: 4.

Practicum placements may be on or off-campus (after the first session). Students in the professional practicum track will create and present a practicum portfolio in the final session. The practicum offers students the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in an actual work environment, under the guidance of an athletic administrator, coach, or other sport professional. Each hour of academic credit requires a minimum of 42 clock hours (a minimum of 252 hours total) of on-the-job training performed under the framework of a contract, mutually agreed upon by the student, the faculty supervisor, and appropriate agency personnel. Credit hours: 1-6. Pass/Fail only.