1. What are the reasons Jane is an Athletic Director? 2. Describe Jane’s philosophy as an Athletic Director? 3. What questions should Manuel be asking himself before applying? 4. What questions would you ask yourself before applying? * 5. Why would you want this job or would you not want this job?

“Investigation of causes and laws underlying reality; inquiry into the nature of things based on logical reasoning rather than empirical investigation; or the system of values by which one lives” Philosophy dictates course of action

1.Management 2.Director 3.Coordinator 4.Supervisor 5.Sports Management 6.Chairperson 7.Wellness Center Director 8.Ethics 9.Value 10.Morality

* Is interchangeable with administrator. * One who directs a business or enterprise. * One who controls resources within an organization.

* The person who has the responsibility to supervise and direct other professionals or individuals part of the organization.

* A person who manages the affairs of the organization.

* A person who has the direct authority over other individuals within the organization.

* The person that leads the academic faculty in a given area.

Is a field of education and business professionals working in the business aspect of sport. A sport manager is an individual with a combination of skills related to planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and budgeting.

* Is a field of education and business professionals working in the business aspect of sport. * A Wellness Director is a director of wellness centers that are in industry, agencies, colleges, and the like.

* Financial rewards. * Professional prestige. * Social prestige. * Professional challenge. * Personal power. * Professional achievements. * Effect changes. * Advancement. * Pressure, limited time, and long work hours. * Loss of personal contact with students. * Reduce time for research. * Pressure of responsibilities. * Changes in association with faculty. * Public scrutiny of decision. * Lack of job security. * Loss of personal time.

Beliefs – “ I believe... “ Values – “ I value... “ Principles – “ I will not... Or I will always try to.... “ Actions – “ I will follow this rule of... “ Written Rules Unwritten Rules

Need to develop ethical principles that monitors own actions

* Ethics-Knowing the difference between right and wrong and choosing to do so. * values – is something one believes in, important, and worth while. * morality – relates to behavior and rules in society. * situational morality – take in account particular actions and circumstances. 1. The golden rules – act unto others as you would want them to act to you. 2. The utilitarian principle – act to cause the greatest good for the greatest number. 3. Kant’s categorical imperative – act in such a way that the action taken under the circumstances could be a universal of behavior. 4. The television test – act in such a way that the actions could be defended in front of a national audience.

1. People skills 2. Communication skills 3. Creativity, flexibility, and vision. 4. Mental quickness. 5. Reliability and courage. 6. Enthusiasm and vitality. 7. Professionalism. 8. Technological skills. 9. Diversity skills. 10. Global view of the world. 11. Adaptability to environment. 12. Talented (quality).

“ The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been.” The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been.

Idealism Realism Pragmatism Existentialism

IDEALISM Idealistic (the glass is half full) Reality depends on mind & spirit Develop body through spirit and mind Truth from ideas Focused on developing character, thus evaluation is subjective Value static & unchanging; foundation for life Resist change, follow traditional paths

IDEALISM Sports supported are those that emphasize mental discipline

REALISM There is an explanation for everything Reality is based on science Develop body in measurable ways Truth gained through physical world & experience Value is something objective Organized systematic health & fitness-testing; use computers and comparative standards (objective skill tests and performance)

REALISM Sports supported are those that can use statistics showing measurement and gains in strength and other measurable factors

PRAGMATISM (experimentation or instrumentalism) Being pragmatic and practical Reality is experienced, ever-changing Truth is discovered by experience, go with what works, just adjust & be practical! Value is predicted on judgment, based on experience and good of the society

PRAGMATISM Sports supported are the ones that are most popular with spectators and allow “play”, such as dance and rhythm activities “What works best!”

EXISTENTIALISM Reality lies within individuals & experience of being, freedom of choice & responsibility for morals Truth through personal experiences Freewill, but weighs moral issues Values determined through self-examination, choices toward self- realization and self-determination

EXISTENTIALISM Sports supported are the individual sport vs. team sport and those making no comparisons to norms or standards Also movement education, rhythms, modern dance, and cooperative group activities to allow self-expression and allows discovery

ECLECTISM Adopt several philosophies Need workable philosophy Need philosophy that consistently points in the direction for important administrative decisions (if not then will end in court!)

1. Idealist Manager: Build programs that adhere to the rules and regulation rigidly. Sportsmanship and character education for athletes would be a priority. “The glass is half full not half empty.” 2. Realist Manager: Support activities that develop the body in measurable ways. Systematic health and fitness testing using technology. Coaches would use statistics to document performance. “Proof is in the pudding.” 3. Pragmatist Manager: Believe in building school spirit and a diverse program. Support of the notion of what works best over time is the basis of evaluation. “It is what it is and let’s keep it moving.” 4. Existentialist Manager: Decisions or policy is based on previous experience. Free will is respected. Programs that have self development are of high importance. Comparison of before and after would be the basis of evaluation. A moral and ethical position is a high priority.

LAISSEZ-FAIRE AUTOCRATIC DEMOCRATIC

“Hands off” Low Profile, organization to operate on own Usually results from negative, poorly prepared, insecure, lazy administration LAISSEZ-FAIRE –LAZY

Positive Aspects Young, energetic, can try innovative ideas Older can initiate new or terminate programs Higher ranking has little pressure or conflict Negative Aspects Lacks leadership Poor, ineffective, weak workers continue to function “ don’t rock the boat ” Young and inexperienced lost in shuffle No drive for excellence or long-range plans LAISSEZ-FAIRE - LAZY

Administrator functions as boss is “my way or the high way.” Solely in charge. High degree of uniformity, controlled variables, narrow objectives AUTOCRATIC OR AUTHORITARIAN

Positive Aspects Efficient, especially when understaffed Few meetings, little debates Changes without delay Inexperienced usually function well Negative Aspects Lose synergy and power of group thinking Staff of “yes” Decisions without all information Policies and programs as good as leader When mistakes, they are usually large Young do not usually benefit in growth AUTOCRATIC OR AUTHORITARIAN

“Creative ideas that a group of individuals can generate in a lively meeting will be far greater than the same group might identify if they were all working independently” “Group Dynamics” – participatory governance DEMOCRATIC

Positive Aspects Determine own destiny Young gain experience on committees All work together Group decisions Negative Aspects Inefficiency, committee on committees Many compromises needed, thus maybe unworkable DEMOCRATIC

ECLECTIC Often times democratic as cornerstone and mix other approaches as special situations arise

What type of administrator will you be? What is your administrative philosophy ?

Student will develop their own administrators philosophy. Submit a full one page typed, double spaced paper. 1. Select your philosophical foundation to describe your administrators philosophy. Are you more of an Idealist, Realist, or another? Summary of philosophy: What is the philosophical foundation of your philosophy? ( 1 st paragraph) What are the most important duties of being an administrator? (2 nd paragraph.) As an administrator, what type or style of boss would you be? Why? (3 rd paragraph.) DUE: Tuesday

I. Review terminologies. 2. Review to the point of (which belongs to which) advantages and disadvantages of being an administrator. 3. Philosophical Foundation(idealist, realist, etc.) 4. Know the ethics theories. 5. Know the types of administrators. 6. Review leadership qualities. 7. Review leadership duties. SUMMARY