8 courses with the subject SPM, 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.
SPM 200Introduction to Sport Management4
This course provides an overview of the field of sport management, offering a diversity of information about the history and foundations of the discipline in addition to concepts and practices of effective management at the professional, collegiate, and high school levels. Students will explore the various sport industry segments, international sport, and current ethical and social issues in sport. An immersive examination of management elements of sport, including but not limited to, sport finance, sport facilities, sport marketing, sport media and communications, and sport law are incorporated into the course. Offered fall. 197 | 2026-27 William Peace University Academic Catalog
This course is designed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in planning, operating, and managing sport facilities and events. This course explores the fundamental principles, strategies, and best practices involved in the design, maintenance, and execution of sport venues and events. Offered fall, odd years.
A course whose content may vary from term to term according to the needs of the academic department, student demand or the interests of the faculty member.
This course is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the economic principles and financial practices that govern the sports industry. Through a blend of theoretical concepts and practical applications, this course explores the unique economic dynamics and financial intricacies inherent in sports management. Offered fall, even years.
This course is designed to provide future sport and fitness professionals with theoretical and practical knowledge in fundamental marketing and communication principles and an up-to-date understanding of marketing concepts and strategies utilized in the industry. This course primarily focuses on the application of key marketing strategies through various media and communication outlets currently being utilized in various sport and fitness organizations to promote both sport and fitness as a medium and sport and fitness as a product. Offered spring.
A course of study addressing a specific topic or problem of interest to a student, designed collaboratively by the student and faculty member(s), and resulting in a paper, report, critiqued performance or production, or other assessable evidence of value added to the student’s educational experience. A contract of expectations by the student and by the supervising faculty member(s) must be approved by the advisor and the Vice President for Academic Affairs prior to registration. No more than eight (8) semester hours toward the baccalaureate degree can consist of directed study credit. 199 | 2026-27 William Peace University Academic Catalog
This course is designed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in the development, implementation, and enforcement of sport governance policies and practice. This course explores the fundamental principles, strategies, and best practices involved in the development, implementation, and enforcement of sport governance policies within youth, club, interscholastic, intercollegiate, professional, and Olympic sports. Offered spring, odd years.
This course examines the United States legal system as it applies to sport and strategic sport management. Title IX, tort law, contract law, risk management, statutory law, personal and product liability, drug testing, ethics, and professional sport labor relations are examined in the context of high school, collegiate, and professional sports. Additional legal topics relevant to sport and sport management will also be examined. Offered spring, even years. 198 | 2026-27 William Peace University Academic Catalog
