AUTI 149 - Introduction to Motor Sports

PROGRAM: Automotive Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019

This course provides an overview of the various racing/motor sports venues in the U. S. Students will gain an understanding of various racing venues and their operations. Emphasis will be placed on professional level racing, although sportsman and semi- professional venues will also be discussed. Students will learn about the various careers available throughout the motorsports industry.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course the student will be expected to:

Demonstrate knowledge of the various racing venues.
Describe the types of employment opportunities that exist within each of the venues.
Define the educational requirements and skill sets required for each type of employment.
Develop an appropriate resume for each type of position.
Demonstrate knowledge of the business operations of a racing organization.
Identify various types of racing vehicles/forums.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

Racing sanctioning bodies
Types of racing venues
Types of careers
Basic motor sports business operation
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE TRAINING DISCLAIMER:
Ivy Tech cannot guarantee that any student will pass a certification or licensing exam. Your success will be determined by several factors beyond the instruction you are given in the classroom including your test-taking skills, your willingness to study outside of class, and your satisfactory completion of appropriate practice exams. Certification and licensure exam questions are drawn from databases of hundreds of possible questions; therefore, a thorough understanding of the subject matter is required. The goal of Ivy Tech in providing a certification exam studies class is to assist you in understanding the material sufficiently to provide a firm foundation for your studies as you prepare for the exam.

GRADING POLICY

A	90-100
B	80-89
C	70-79
D	60-69
F	0-59

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AUTI 149 - Introduction to Motor Sports