PESS 414: SPORT COMMUNICATION

This course examines the theories and concepts of communication and skills necessary for success as a sport participant and/or manager. The course provides an opportunity for students to learn principles of effective communicative behaviour in sport to reinforce skills needed to develop confidence in both spoken and written communications. Topics include the concept of communication and communication theory; barriers to effective communication in sport; interviewing skills, writing press releases; verbal and non-verbal communication in sport and communication ethics in sport.