15 courses with the subject SM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
SM 227Introduction to Sport Management3
This course is designed to provide students with a though understanding of the complexities of Sport Management. The scope of this course includes the history of sport management, leadership skills, law, ethics, finance, and career opportunities. Educational experiences are designed to meet the needs of students who will plan, direct, supervise, and manage sport facilities in the corporate, public, and private sectors. (3)
This course is designed to make students aware of the impact of sport upon the American culture. The course includes theoretical positions in the sociology of sport and the significance of viewing sport from various social perspectives (ethnicity, sex, religion, nationalism). (3)
This course examines research findings and current literature relevant to issues affecting concepts of ethics and morality in sports. Topics include code of professional ethics, theories, dilemmas and behaviors. Emphasis will be directed toward students developing their own personal code of ethics. (3)
The course is designed to provide majors with an introductory hands on experience in the area of sport management. Selected off- campus and on-campus experiences in the sport management industry will enable students to become more actively involved with field-based professionals. Student will gain introductory work experience and obtain a minimum of 60 hours of practical application in the sport business industry. 3
This course is designed to acquaint human performance majors with the field of Sports Information. Marketing, sport writing, statistical management, score reporting, play-by-play, press releases, and sports promoting are included as areas of introduction. Guest speakers, field activities (scorekeeping, interviews, and sport writing) are among the learning experiences that are engaged through this course. (3)
Introduction to the methods and materials available for the promotion of athletic and recreational events. Attention is focused upon the importance of public attitudes, opinions, psychographics and demographics. Special emphasis is placed on promotion, public relations, marketing and fundraising. (3)
This course will provide various philosophies, theories, operations, and governance of inter-scholastic, inter-collegiate, and professional sport organizations. (3) 277
Provides students with knowledge of how to develop an organizational budget and strategies for generating income and allocating resources. Students will understand how to use financial indicators in developing strategic plans for the advancement of sport, recreation and athletic programs. (3)
The course is presented in seminar format and will examine real-world sport management issues that impact the individual, team, and business organizations associated with the sport profession. The course is designed to have students creatively explore and evaluate current issues/topics in the business of sport management; and to provide students with an understanding of the changing context for sport in a global society. 3
Functions of management viewed in terms of types of facilities and the kinds of sports staged. Included are coliseums, municipal and college stadiums, county clubs and resorts, YMCAs and athletic clubs. Detailed practical background on the principles and practices of public assembly facility management and event promotion. (3)
Basic knowledge and understanding of the law as it applies to amateur and professional sports. Students identify, analyze and understand legal issues and discuss the ramifications of those issues. It is recommended that this course be taken in the Senior year. (3)
Supervised internship in a sports setting, event or project that will provide the student with exposure to the opportunities in sports-related businesses, clubs or organizations. Students will be responsible for completing 40 clock hours of work and required to present detailed descriptions of work activities and experience.
