The ideal course would integrate:
* Sport-specific knowledge: This includes the rules, history, culture, and business models of various sports, fan behavior, media relations, and the legal and ethical considerations within the industry.
* Management principles: This encompasses areas like financial management, marketing and sales, human resources, strategic planning, risk management, event planning, and operations management – all applied within the sports context.
Therefore, the "or" in your question is incorrect. It's a case of "and." The best sport management courses effectively blend both aspects, preparing students for real-world challenges in the industry.