Sport Management

SPM   2174   MANAGEMENT OF SPORT
Four hours.   An introduction to the basic concepts, career preparation skills, and professional opportunities available in sport management.  

SPM   2520   ETHICS IN SPORT
Two hours.   This course looks into the background, theory, and practice of ethics and morals in the sport industry. Professional, collegiate, and recreational sports are examined and analyzed.  

SPM   3160   SPORT MARKETING
Four hours.   Prerequisite: BUS 3160 and SPM 2174. The background, theory, application and practice of the marketing of sport.  

SPM   3180   PLANNING AND MAINTAINING FACILITIES
Four hours.   Prerequisite: SPM 2174. Planning and budgeting for site selection, designing, and maintaining leisure service areas and facilities.  

SPM/SOC   3307   SPORT, LEISURE AND SOCIETY
Four hours.   Analysis of the social functions of sport and leisure in relationship to other social institutions. Examination of major social problems affecting both sport and leisure. Application of sociological concepts and theories in understanding the social roles of sport and leisure in society.  

SPM   3370   ADMINISTRATION OF SPORT
Four hours.   Prerequisite: SPM 2174. Foundations and applications in sport economics, sport law, sport ethics, and sport personnel issues.  

SPM   3520   RECREATION AND FITNESS MANAGEMENT
Two hours.   Prerequisite: SPM 2174. Examines amateur sports, recreation, and the fitness industry.  

SPM/PED   4510   FITNESS AND PRESCRIPTION
Four hours.   Prerequisite: PED/HMP 275 and SPM 2174 or permission of the instructor. Specific principles, concepts and theories of strength training and conditioning and their applications to performance. Course will prepare students to take the CSCS certification exam.  

SPM   4520   INTERNATIONAL SPORT
Four hours.   Prerequisite: SPM 3160. Addresses the impact of sport on world culture and business. Professional and recreational sports are examined on a global basis, including large-scale events like the World Cup and Olympic Games.