Degree Programs:
School of Business
Sport and Recreation Management Courses
- SRM-P 211 Introduction to Sport Management (3 cr.) An examination of the broad spectrum of career opportunities available in the sport management profession. Special emphasis on career planning, sport management terminology, and an overview of specific skills and courses required for professional preparation in sport management.
- SRM-P 328 Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics (3 cr.) P: 30 + hours of credits. Examination of current issues in intercollegiate sport in America. This course presents the historical foundation of current issues and solutions, and examines current positions and arguments.
- SRM-P 333 Sports in America: Historical Perspectives (3 cr.) P: 30 + credit hours. Study of the evolution of sport in the United States within the larger context of historical developments in society; women's sport experiences in relation to the development of sport; examination of sport as a reflection of American culture from the founding of the colonies to the present.
- SRM-P 402 Ethics in Sport (3 cr.) P: 30 + credit hours. (Required for minor in Coaching) This course will help students develop their abilities to reason morally through an examination within competitive sports of ethical theories, moral values, intimidation, gamesmanship, and violence, eligibility, elimination, winning, commercialization, racial equity, performance-enhancing drugs, and technology. Students will develop a personal philosophy of sport and learn how to apply a principled decision-making process to issues in sport.
- SRM-P 411 Legal Issues in Sport Settings (3 cr.) P: 30 + credit hours. An introduction to legal principles involved in sport. Tort liability including intentional tort, negligence, and product liability. Covers constitutional law issues, particularly as they relate to athletic eligibility, athletes' rights, sex discrimination, and drug testing. Discussion of sport contracts.
- SRM-P 415 Sport Promotions and Public Relations (3 cr.) P: 30 + credit hours. An introduction to the theories and techniques of sport promotions, public relations and fund raising.
- SRM-R 213 Introduction to Sport Information (3 cr.) An introduction to the area of sport information. Emphasis is placed on the fields within sport Information, including, but not limited to: sport information, public relations, media relations, player relations, radio and TV sports production, marketing and research, interactive media, media trends, production competencies, and employment options and trends.
- SRM-R 319 Sport Facility Management (3 cr.) P: SRM-P 211; HTM-M 219 or BUS-Z 302. Management of sport and recreation facilities in the public and private sector including design, development, utilization, resources and auxiliary operation considerations. The course focuses on the facility manager's responsibilities including ticket sales, crowd control, security, customer satisfaction, human resources management, and revenue generation. The course requires site visits and analysis of various recreation facilities.
- SRM-R 418 Sport and Recreation Marketing (3 cr.) P: SRM-P 211 and BUS-M 300, BUS-M 301, or BUS-D 301. This course will examine the processes and principles involved with sport and recreation marketing and sales. Focuses on development, promotion, sponsorship, advertising, merchandising and distribution of goods and services. Also includes the decision making and planning from the sports manager's perspective in branding products and entities.
- SRM-R 432 Leadership and Management in Sport (3 cr.) P: SRM-P 211 Introduction to Sport Management. An introduction to the fundamental concepts, theories, and techniques for management in sport industry. Emphasizing scientific approaches of creating efficient sport business organizations, the course will cover organizational behavior related topics such as problem-solving, decision making, strategic and operational planning, organizational culture, diversity, leadership, and teamwork.
- SRM-R 445 Special Topics in Sport and Recreation Management (3-6 cr.) Special Topics in Sport and Recreation Management. May be repeated with different topic for a total of 6 credit hours. Topics may vary each semester. Topics will include Olympics, international governance in sport, and sport as social events.
- SRM-R 472 Youth Sport Management (3 cr.) P: junior or senior standing. Exploration and examination of youth sport history, philosophy, development stages of youth sport management and programming; current issues and events necessary to deliver youth sports programming within a variety of settings, agencies and organizations.
- SRM-R 491 Internship in Sport and Recreation Management (1-6 cr.) Under the advisement of an Allied Health Sciences faculty member and supervision of an assigned specialist at the placement site, the student will work or otherwise participate in activities associated with sport and recreation management. This is a variable credit course. One credit hour will consist of 40 hours of participation in activities associated with an internship assignment
- SRM-R 492 Independent Study in Sport & Recreation Management (1-6 cr.) Students will immerse themselves in a new or ongoing research project conducted by Sport & Recreation Management faculty. In this context, students will be given opportunities to learn practical, hands-on research skills. These skills could include but are not limited to data collection, data analysis, scientific writing, and scientific presentations.
- SRM-S 320 Economics of Sport (3 cr.) P: Sophomore standing. A study of contemporary sports using an economic approach. Issues include the wages of professional athletes, the impact of competitive balance on team profits, the alleged exploitation of student-athletes and the pricing of television rights are subjected to economic analysis. Public policy issues such as antitrust legislation and public financing of arenas and stadiums are also examined.
- HPER-S 320 Economics of Sport (3 cr.) P: Sophomore standing. A study of contemporary sports using an economic approach. Issues include the wages of professional athletes, the impact of competitive balance on team profits, the alleged exploitation of student-athletes and the pricing of television rights are subjected to economic analysis. Public policy issues such as antitrust legislation and public financing of arenas and stadiums are also examined.
- HPER-P 333 Sports in America (3 cr.) P: 30 + credit hours. Study of the evolution of sport in the United States within the larger context of historical developments in society; women's sport experiences in relation to the development of sport; examination of sport as a reflection of American culture from the founding of the colonies to the present.
- HPER-P 402 Ethics in Sport (3 cr.) P: 30 + credit hours. (Required for minor in Coaching) This course will help students develop their abilities to reason morally through an examination within competitive sports of ethical theories, moral values, intimidation, gamesmanship, and violence, eligibility, elimination, winning, commercialization, racial equity, performance-enhancing drugs, and technology. Students will develop a personal philosophy of sport and learn how to apply a principled decision-making process to issues in sport.
- HPER-P 411 Legal Issues in Sport Settings (3 cr.) P: 30 + credit hours. An introduction to legal principles involved in sport. Tort liability including intentional tort, negligence, and product liability. Covers constitutional law issues, particularly as they relate to athletic eligibility, athletes' rights, sex discrimination, and drug testing. Discussion of sport contracts.
- HPER-P 415 Sport Promotions and Public Relations (3 cr.) P: 30 + credit hours. An introduction to the theories and techniques of sport promotions, public relations and fund raising.
- HPER-R 491 Internship in Sport and Recreation Management (1-6 cr.) Under the advisement of an Allied Health Sciences faculty member and supervision of an assigned specialist at the placement site, the student will work or otherwise participate in activities associated with sport and recreation management. This is a variable credit course. One credit hour will consist of 40 hours of participation in activities associated with an internship assignment
- HPER-R 472 Youth Sport Management (3 cr.) P: junior or senior standing. Exploration and examination of youth sport history, philosophy, development stages of youth sport management and programming; current issues and events necessary to deliver youth sports programming within a variety of settings, agencies and organizations.
- HPER-R 319 Sport Facility Management (3 cr.) P: HPER-P 211; HTM-M 219 or BUS-Z 302. Management of sport and recreation facilities in the public and private sector including design, development, utilization, resources and auxiliary operation considerations. The course focuses on the facility manager's responsibilities including ticket sales, crowd control, security, customer satisfaction, human resources management, and revenue generation. The course requires site visits and analysis of various recreation facilities.
- HPER-R 213 Introduction to Sport Information (3 cr.) An introduction to the area of sport information. Emphasis is placed on the fields within sport Information, including, but not limited to: sport information, public relations, media relations, player relations, radio and TV sports production, marketing and research, interactive media, media trends, production competencies, and employment options and trends.
- HPER-R 418 Sport and Recreation Marketing (3 cr.) P: HPER-P 211 and BUS-M 300, BUS-M 301, or BUS-D 301. This course will examine the processes and principles involved with sport and recreation marketing and sales. Focuses on development, promotion, sponsorship, advertising, merchandising and distribution of goods and services. Also includes the decision making and planning from the sports manager's perspective in branding products and entities.
- HPER-R 432 Leadership and Management in Sport (3 cr.) P: HPER-P 211 Introduction to Sport Management. An introduction to the fundamental concepts, theories, and techniques for management in sport industry. Emphasizing scientific approaches of creating efficient sport business organizations, the course will cover organizational behavior related topics such as problem-solving, decision making, strategic and operational planning, organizational culture, diversity, leadership, and teamwork.
- SRM-R 442 eSports Management (3 cr.) eSports is now one of the fastest growing sports. This course introduces the concept of eSports, providing in-depth understanding of the eSports industry and related organizations. Students will learn marketing/management ideas for eSports and how to apply these by reviewing lecture slides, reading relevant articles, and completing various assignments.
- HPER-R 445 Special Topics in Sport and Recreation Management (3-6 cr.) Special Topics in Sport and Recreation Management. May be repeated with different topic for a total of 6 credit hours. Topics may vary each semester. Topics will include Olympics, international governance in sport, and sport as social events.
