This class examines the Australian model of sport management. It also analyzes the Australian government’s sport policy and the subsequent organization and administration of Australian professional sports. Students travel throughout Australia for site visits, classes, sporting contests and seminars including multi-day stays in: Melbourne, Sydney, Surfers Paradise and Cairns. The Australian government traditionally spends the most money in the world per capita on elite athlete development and fittingly the Aussies have led numerous Summer Olympic Games in medals per capita. Australia offers great opportunities for University students to visit and study this fascinating model of sport while also studying Australian culture and its society at large.

Friday, July 12, 2013

Touring with the Zombies!

Day 1 of Australia was an amazing experience for everyone. Although our flight had a 2 1/2 hour delay, that didn't stop our group from having a full day ahead of us. After a long 15 hour flight our Australia journey began with a lecture on Aussie football where we learned the ins and outs on how Aussie football. After the lecture we went on a terrific tour at the National Sport Museum where we learned about famous athletes who had a huge impact on Australian Sport. We had a 2 hour grace period to ourselves and then headed to a real Aussie football game. The game was great but being on a 15 hour flight going into "the future" coming from America you can imagine that the sleep was just as great. I personally look forward to what is in store for our group on this trip and I am pretty sure that this will be a life changing experience! Go Orange!
 
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