Course Descriptions
SPM 240 - Introduction to Physical Activity and Sport Management
Credit Hours: 3
An orientation course designed to examine the field of sport management. Focuses on the activities of a club, recreational, or competitive sport manager.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
SPM 263 - Sociology of Sport
Credit Hours: 3
Designed to introduce students to contemporary critical issues in sport, including social inequalities, intercollegiate and professional sports. There will be an emphasis on raising the level of consciousness to the sporting environment.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or consent of instructor
SPM 264 - Introduction to Sport Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction and overview of the psychological aspects of sport. Knowledge and skills to develop performance enhancement programs for athletes, performers, and athletic teams are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or consent of instructor
SPM 350 - Facilities Management
Credit Hours: 3
Studies procedures in the planning and management of athletic, physical education, and recreational facilities. Emphasizes the planning process for indoor and outdoor facilities, including recreation parks and open spaces, planning for the handicapped, and trends in facility design.
Prerequisite(s): SPM 240
SPM 351 - Sport Marketing
Credit Hours: 3
An overview of conceptualization and marketing of events to participants, spectators, and sponsors. Particular emphasis is placed on design and pricing of sponsorship packages so corporate needs are met.
Prerequisite(s): SPM 240
SPM 360 - Leadership in Physical Activity and Recreation and Sport
Credit Hours: 3
Designed to study the administration and development of community and school recreational programs. Includes instruction in the qualification of a recreational leader with practical applications of leadership.
Prerequisite(s): SPM 240.
SPM 364 - Public and Media Relations in Sport
Credit Hours: 3
An analysis of the role of the media and public relation in sport organizations. The appropriate methods and theories will be presented as well as their application in the professional, intercollegiate and commercial sport industries. The relationship between sport organizations and the print and electronic media will be explored and how that relationship is vital to the success of the sport organization will be emphasized.
(Same as COM 364)
SPM 420 - Sport Finance
Credit Hours: 3
Study of sources of revenue for financing sport, including the public and private sectors, governments, memberships, fees, PSLs, taxes, bonds, and trademark licensing. Focus on principles and methodology of fund raising.
Prerequisite(s): SPM 240, ECO 222-223, ACC 121
SPM 430 - Sport Law
Credit Hours: 3
Designed to identify legal liabilities in the sport environment, principal causes of sport litigation and to encourage discrimination between risks which are inherent in sport and those which are unacceptable.
Prerequisite(s): SPM 240, BUS 215.
SPM 440 - Management of Physical Activity and Sport
Credit Hours: 3
Methods and theories involved in the administration and program development of physical activity and sport in the academic setting other sports related organizations.
Prerequisite(s): SPM 420.
SPM 470 - Special Topics
Credit Hours: 1-3
Concentrated study in Sport Management on various topics depending upon demand and staff.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
SPM 482-3 - Practicum in Sport Management
Credit Hours: 1-8
An assignment involving the practical application of knowledge and skills attained in sport and business. Students will work in appropriate private or public agencies which meet their needs and aspirations in the field. A minimum of 50 hours of practicum is required per credit hour. Can be done on a part-time basis subsequent to the junior year.
SPM 484-5 - Internship
Credit Hours: 1-12
Full-time work experience in the sport industry (40 hours per week). Minimum of 400 hours subsequent to the junior year.
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