Course Descriptions
Sports Management
SPM 200
Science of Coaching
3 credits
This course focuses on the principles and philosophies of coaching across all area of sports. Specifically, the course introduces the roles of coaches to potential coaches, athletes, and parents. The course also focuses on enhancing the coaching skills of present coaches.
SPM 210
Sports in America
3 credits
This course is a study of the evolution of sports in America and the impact of sports on society. This course will consider the major influences on sports including economics, politics, and society. The course will consider major contributors to American sports including athletes, managers, and strategists. This course will have discussions on the influences of foreign markets and foreign athletes in American sports.
SPM 301
Legal and Ethical Issues in Sports
3 credits
This course is designed for students interested in the growing problems of sports litigation. Amateur and professional aspects of sports are covered from four major perspectives: (1) judicial review of athletic associations; (2) eligibility rules and disciplinary measures; (3) equal opportunity provisions; and (4) tort liabilities. Specific topics include due process, anti-trust and free speech, Title IX, duty of ordinary care and of care owed athletes and spectators, injuries, assumption of risk, and contributory negligence. The course stresses the application of principles of law and ethics to the sports setting. Actual court cases relating to these principles are examined
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101
SPM 302
Sociology of Sport
3 credits
This course examines the social/cultural history of sports and its influence on our social institutions, such as politics, the economy, and government. Also highlighted will be issues such as race, gender, deviance and social problems, and youth socialization in relationship with sports.
SPM 304
Current Issues in Sports Management
3 credits
This course studies current issues, problems, and trends in sports management
Prerequisite(s): ENG 111
SPM 305
Sports Management I
3 credits
This introduction to the sports industry covers theories of recreation and leisure, planning, policy-making, program evaluation, budgeting, and public relations.
Prerequisite(s): BBM 201
SPM 306
Sport Media Relations
3 credits
This course focuses on the application of media relations and communications in a sport organization. Students learn how to utilize the various broadcast, print, and electronic media and how they are vital to the success of the sport organization. Students will develop social media and news releases for an existing or special sport event organized by the class.
Prerequisite(s): SPM 305
SPM 405
Sports Management II
3 credits
This course gives students a comprehensive view of the procedures and operation of professional sports, collegiate athletics, and recreational organizations and enterprises. The course examines skills and processes such as budgeting, marketing, event staging, and fund-raising that are necessary for the successful administration of these organizations. The interrelationship between these skills and administrative goals and objectives is studied.
Prerequisite(s): SPM 305
SPM 406
Sport Facilities Management and Planning
3 credits
This course focuses on the principles and practices of operating athletic centers and recreational facilities. Emphasis is on the management of such facilities, in addition to transportation, security, time management, and other related issues.
Prerequisite(s): SPM 405
SPM 408
Financing Sport Operations
3 credits
This class discusses the financial concepts and theories and their application in the professional, intercollegiate, and commercial sport industries. Specific topics include: revenues and expenses of professional, intercollegiate, and private sport industries; budgeting; the economic impact of the sports industry; and fund-raising.
Prerequisite(s): SPM 405 and FIN 305
SPM 490
Sports Management Internship I
3 credits
The internship provides students with administrative experience in their chosen concentration. Students gain practical experience, enhance skills learned in the classroom, and acquire contacts with professionals in the sports management field. A minimum of 120 hours is required for Sports Management internships. This course is graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory.
Prerequisite(s): SPM 305
SPM 491
Sports Management Internship II
3 credits
The internship provides students with administrative experience in their chosen concentration. Students gain practical experience, enhance skills learned in the classroom, and acquire contacts with professionals in the sports management field. A minimum of 120 hours is required for Sports Management internships. This course is graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory.
Prerequisite(s): SPM 490
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