Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus · Courses
SPMT
12 courses with the subject SPMT, 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.
ENGL 101 or ENGL 103 Description: Provides an overview of sport communication, focusing on different communicative contexts including interpersonal, organizational, and public communication. Emphasizes media relations and skills essential for sport communication professionals, including handling media interactions, crises, and integration of positive public relation strategies. (Also offered as COMM 270 ; may not be taken for duplicate credit.)
None Restriction: None Description: Provides an initial experience in the professional work setting. Combines classroom theory with practical application through job-related experience to build on professional knowledge and skills. Cross-Listed: No
ECON 121 , ECON 122 , and grade of “C” or better in SPMT 292 Description: Provides information concerning the application of finance and accounting principles to managerial control of sport organizations. Examines current economic and financial issues that impact the sports industry. Topics include budget development, funding, capital projects, financial analysis, licensing, and economic impact studies related specifically to managing sport. Emphasizes specific software packages currently being used to manage sport organizations.
Grade of C or better in SPMT 292 and SPMT 320 Description: Focuses on the application of marketing practices to operate a successful sports organization. Emphasizes the topics of promotion in sport, sport marketing, sport sponsorships, and sport sales practices.
Grade of “C” or better in SPMT 292 Description: Emphasizes the interaction between the legal system and the sport industry. Topics include liability risk management, contracts, torts, sports agents, dispute resolution, and product liability. A focus on the influence of Title IX, antitrust exemption, religion, drug testing, and ergogenic aids on sport operations. The evolution of NCAA compliance and the issues that social media has on managing sport are included.
Grade of “C” or better in SPMT 292 , SPMT 320 ; 90cr completed Description: The emphasis is on improving personal effectiveness in the work environment for sport managers. Students develop observational skills and survey techniques needed for the sport industry. Thinking critically, problem solving, and applying transformative change models are emphasized. Discipline-specific research articles are examined and critiqued. Prepares students to market their skills to the sport industry.