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RUNNING A CHAMPIONSHIP SYSTEM: THE BADGER SPORTS LEADERSHIP ROAD COURSE

ELPA 754
Course Description

Examines core components of championships sports programs. Uses case study design to examine how leadership unfolds across multiple levels within one setting. Draws from distributed leadership analytic framework. Considers how matters such as talent, culture, commitment, leadership, intelligence, organization, resilience, teamwork, integrity, health, resources, and opportunities intersect in a successful system.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.85

4.76% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

6.67% from Historical

A Rate
80%

-3.03% from Historical

Class Size
20

-25% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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