16 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 1301Introduction to Sport Management3
Credits: 3 hrs The purpose of this course is to provide students with the history, future trends, and career opportunities for sport management personnel within various segments of the sports industry.
Credits: 3 hrs This course is designed to make students aware of the impact of sport upon the American culture. It includes theoretical positions in the sociology of sport and the significance of viewing sport from various social perspectives (race, sex, religion, nationalism, etc.).
Credits: 3 hrs This course examines research findings and current literature relevant to issues affecting concepts of ethics and morality in sport. Topics include code of professional ethics, theories, dilemmas and behaviors. Emphasis will be directed towards students developing their own personal code of ethics.
Credits: 3 hrs This course examines research findings and current literature relevant to concepts of ethics and morality in sport as well as the impact of sport upon American culture. Topics include code of professional ethics, behavior in sport, and sociology of sports from various social perspectives (races, sex, religion, nationalism, etc)
Credits: 1-3 hrs This course is designed for juniors and seniors majoring in sport management who wish to investigate selected professional problems relating to sport management and recreation. This course will help students survey concepts useful in the pursuit of graduate studies, as well as careers in their desired field.
Credits: 3 hrs This course is designed to introduce 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.
Credits: 3 hrs The course is designed to provide sport managers with the knowledge necessary for planning, funding, and operating sport and recreation facilities and events. This course will discuss the functions of management in terms of types of facilites and the kinds of sports and events held. Detailed, practical background on the principles and practices of facility and event management and event will be provided.
Permission of instructor. WSSU Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking
SPM 3310Governance in Sport3
Credits: 3 hrs This course will introduce students to the constitutions and by-laws of various agencies governing sport at the high school, collegiate, amateur, and professional levels. Special emphasis is placed on how governmental agencies influence and sanction sport organizations and the route of appeal of a decision by a governing body.
Credits: 3 hrs This course will provide students with knowledge of how to develop an organizational budget and strategies for generating income and allocating resources. Students will also understand how to use financial indicators in developing strategic plans for the advancement of sport, recreation and athletic programs.
Credits: 3 hrs This course provides the student with an understanding of the sports communications industry at both the collegiate and professional levels. The course will cover areas including role of communications in management, the expanding use of the internet in communications and sports, electronic and print media of sports, writing press releases, and public speaking.
Credits: 3 hrs Sport analytics provides insight into the world of data-driven decisions in the sports industry. In the course, students will develop knowledge and skills to address critical issues in sport business such as marketing strategies, business operations, and athletic performance, among others. Technological advancements continue to increase so it is imperative that students learn the analytics behind major monetary decisions that managers utilize in the sports industry.
SPM 3346Legal Environments of Sport and Recreation3
Credits: 3 hrs This course includes a basic introduction to concepts and issues dealing with legal concerns in recreation and SPORT in contemporary society. Case histories and examples of liability are examined.
Credits: 3 hrs This course is designed to enhance student professional development and inform students of current issues, legislation and future trends in sport management. Topics include resume writing/cover letters, the interview process, personal marketing and practicum and internship preparation.
Credits: 3 hrs This course analyzes the organizational structures and operational procedures of agencies offering recreational services. Emphasis is placed on management techniques including staffing, financial management, personnel management, problem solving, and decision-making.
Credits: 12 hrs Students must serve as interns at an approved sport management site under direct supervision of a person in a managerial level sport management position. A minimum of 40 hours per week on-site for 13 consecutive weeks is required.