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  • 3.00 Credits

    Fall Semester An overview of practical applications of management theory in the sport environment. Areas to be covered included personnel decisions, financial issues and computer applications in sport. Prerequisites: MGT250 and SPM201 with a grade of 2 or higher. 3 credit hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Fall Semester An overview of the various techniques and strategies of marketing in the sport environment. Areas to be covered include the processes of the sport marketing planning model, the segmentation process, the identification of target markets, data base and relationship marketing, the major concepts of sport marketing and the development of the sport marketing mix and sponsorship packages. Prerequisites: SPM201, IFS100 or IFS105, and MKT200 with a grade of 2 or higher. Prerequisite: Sport Management majors only or with permission of the instructor. 3 credit hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Fall-Spring Semesters An analysis of financial concepts and theories and their application in the professional, intercollegiate, and commercial sport industries. Topics include revenues and expenses of professional, intercollegiate and private sport industries, issues impacting these revenues and expenses, budgeting methods, economic impact, fundraising at the intercollegiate level, ownership in sport and public and private funding for non-profit sport programs. Prerequisites: IFS100 or IFS105, SPM201, and ECO200. Prerequisite: Sport Management majors only or with permission of the instructor. 3 credit hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Spring Semester An analysis of the role of the media and public relations 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. Prerequisites: SPM201 and CM104 with a grade of 2 or higher. Prerequisite: Sport Management majors only or with permission of the instructor. 3 credit hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Spring Semester The Aquatic Facility Management course is designed to prepare individuals to manage pools, spas, water parks, and outdoor aquatic facilities. Some of the topics covered are water chemistry and filtration, staff management, event management, emergency action plans, liability issues, client health issues, and facility visitations. Upon successful completion, nationally recognized certification will be awarded. Prerequisite: PE124 or PE126, or permission of the instructor. 3 credit hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Spring Semester This course presents the student with basic knowledge of the systems associated with recreational aquatic facilities. These include electrical, HVAC, chemical feeding, pumps, hydraulics, surfaces, and computer applications. Current and future trends will be explored and site visitations are a required component of the course. Prerequisite: IFS105. 2 credit hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Fall Semester This course examines issues in the field of sport and sport management as they affect us, our culture, and society. The specific topic for the course changes from semester to semester according to faculty and student interest. Topics such as race and gender in sport as well as current trends and issues are possible topics. Introduction to Sport Management, or History and Philosophy of Sport, and/or Sport Behavior are recommended as a strong foundation before enrolling, but are not prerequisites. 3 credit hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    An analysis of the management process involved in the designing and managing of a sport facility as well as the skills and processes associated with administering a sport event whether it be participant centered (e.g. road race, youth tennis tournament) or spectator centered (e.g., college football game, basketball game, professional golf tournament). Prerequisites: SPM201 and SPM320 with a grade of 2 or higher. Prerequisite: Sport Management majors only or with permission of the instructor. 3 credit hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Fall Semester An overview of the legal aspects related to the sport environment. Areas of study include constitutional amendments, legislative enactments and case law related to sport and the administration of sport programs; contracts, labor agreements, product liability, tort law and risk management. Prerequisites: Senior status sport management major. Prerequisite: Sport Management majors only or with permission of the instructor. 3 credit hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Fall-Spring-Summer Semesters A seminar examining current research, issues, reform movements, trends and ethical dilemmas in the sport management field. Topics will include issues in intercollegiate athletics, the Olympic Movement, high school sport and private sector. Reading current texts and articles, discussion, reaction papers and evaluation of the opinions of experts in the field will be used as the foundation for the course. Prerequisites: Senior Status Sport Management Major. Corequisite: SPM480. Prerequisite: Sport Management majors only or with permission of the instructor. 3 credit hours.
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