Developing a New Curriculum in Sport Security Management

Hall Stacey, Ward Rosalie, Cunningham Trey and Marciani Lou
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Hall Stacey: The University of Southern Mississippi
Ward Rosalie: The University of Southern Mississippi
Cunningham Trey: Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Marciani Lou: The University of Southern Mississippi

Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, 2008, vol. 5, issue 1, 12

Abstract: High profile sporting events in the United States have been identified by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as potential terrorist targets (Lipton, 2005). However, there has been an identified lack of training and education for key personnel responsible for sport security operations (Cunningham, 2007). Recognizing the demand and need for a specialized area in sport event security management, the University of Southern Mississippi School of Human Performance and Recreation developed an emphasis area in sports event security management as part of the Master of Science in Sport Management program. The sport security emphasis area includes three graduate level courses - 1) introduction to sport security management, 2) risk assessment of sport venues, and 3) sport event emergency response planning. These courses were developed by an interdisciplinary team composed of faculty from the USM School of Human Performance and Recreation, individuals from the Center for Spectator Sports Security Management, a curriculum design specialist, and several professional sport security experts. The goal of the emphasis area is to equip current and future sport and entertainment managers with the specialization skills and knowledge needed to address the challenges of homeland security in the sports industry.

Keywords: sport event security; education; course development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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