The business of sports and recreation is interdisciplinary, and as such, this course will provide instruction and opportunity for hands-on learning of several business principles that are active in, and relevant to, topics pertinent within the sports and recreation industry. Accordingly, the topics to be examined throughout this course include, but are not limited to, sports and recreation leadership, teams, leagues, ownership, revenue sharing, facility operation, media, compensation, franchise valuation, Olympic sports, gender equity, ethical dilemma analysis, amateurism and reform.