Introduction to sport from a social and cultural perspective. In accordance with national certification standards, contemporary issues such as gender, race/ethnicity, disability, international cultures, the Olympics, sport education, professionalization of sport, societal stratification, youth sport, social problems in sport, and societal beliefs and values in sport will be examined. Offered every semester.
Winter 2025 - Hybrid
A study of contemporary coaching issues related to the implementation of scientific coaching principles. Topics include the development of an effective coaching philosophy, growth and development, sports medicine, psychology, instructional techniques, and sport management issues. Offered fall semester.
Winter 2025 - Online Spring/Summer 2025 - Online
Students will examine contemporary issues in sport management as they relate to ethics in sport, social responsibility, stakeholder identification, decision-making, communication, sport governance, and other diverse aspects of the profession. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisites: SPM 202 and SPM 225 with a grade of C or better.
Winter 2025 - Hybrid Spring/Summer 2025 - Online
Supervised, part-time work experience in a school, university, community, or business setting involving observation and assistance to a sport coaching professional. This experience is directed and evaluated by a faculty member and on-site professional. Course offered each semester. Prerequisite: SPM 355.
Readings, lectures, and/or discussions in specific topics not normally covered by other courses in the program.
Spring/Summer 2025 - Online
Supervised observation of and assistance to sport manager in a professional setting. Students will reflect on practical knowledge in classroom meetings. Student performance is directed and evaluated by a faculty member in consultation with an on-site professional. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: MOV 102 or equivalent, SPM 356, and permission of the instructor.
Develop a thorough and fundamental knowledge of administrative principles in sport management including organizational behavior, leadership philosophy and ethics, human resource management, workplace culture, interpersonal and team communication, governance and policy development, technology, professional presentations, and time management. Students are required to generate a final project. Capstone course. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: Senior standing and SPM 390. Corequisite: SPM 490.
