LEADERSHIP EDUCATION: ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING IN A SPORT LEADERSHIP COURSE

1Illinois State University
2Texas Tech University

Journal of Leadership Education

ISSN: 1552-9045

Article publication date: 15 April 2019

Issue publication date: 15 April 2019

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Abstract

It is important students learn about leadership. The purpose of this study was to assess whether a leadership course for sport management graduate students led to gains in knowledge of leadership and understanding of themselves as leaders. Using quantitative (pre- and post-surveys) and qualitative (email interviews) data, this study found a one-semester course in sport leadership led to gains in theoretical and applied knowledge of leadership. Additionally, students grew personally as leaders and felt more comfortable practicing leadership in their current jobs and more prepared for future professional lives. Teachers should consider using a mix of active learning, case studies, and writing assignments to help students learn leadership concepts, practice making leadership decisions, and reflect on their leadership capabilities when educating effective leaders.

Citation

Lumpkin, A. and Achen, R.M. (2019), "LEADERSHIP EDUCATION: ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING IN A SPORT LEADERSHIP COURSE", Journal of Leadership Education, Vol. 18 No. 2, pp. 95-110. https://doi.org/10.12806/V18/I2/R7

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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