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SPMT
55 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.
SPMT 139Foundations of Academic Discovery3
Foundations of Academic Discovery serves as the entry point to the Rock Integrated Studies Program. With its strong faculty-student interaction, the course promotes intellectual inquiry, critical and creative thinking, and computer skills needed for academic success. Through varied content, the course introduces students to academic discourse and information literacy while exploring topics such as diversity and inclusion and global awareness. This course will set students along the path to becoming engaged with issues and scholarship important to a 21st century education while they learn about themselves and their place in the world.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment limited to students with a semester level of Freshman 1 or Freshman 2. Enrollment limited to students with the ROCK STUDIES 2 STUDENT or ROCK STUDIES STUDENT attributes.
The SPMT practicum is designed to provide the student with a realistic experience at at level and in a setting similar to that in which he/she wishes to obtain employment. The practicum experience is a 50- hour learning opportunity in which the student assists in a particular aspect of an organization in the sport industry. SPMT 150 may be repeated to a maximum of 4 credits in 4 different experiences, and each should be with a different organization.Prerequisite: SPMT 194CC Requires minimum grade of C. Credits: 1Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Every TermEnrollment is limited to students with a program in Sport Management, Sport Management or Esports.
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Repeatable
may be repeated to a maximum of 4 credits in 4 different experiences, and each should be with a different organization.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
This course is an introduction to the field of sport management. Career options and managerial content will be reviewed. Foundation studies of sport, including history, philosophy, and professional skills, will be discussed. Must achieve at least a C grade before progressing to other SPMT courses.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Spring TermsEnrollment is limited to students with a program in Sport Management or Sport Management.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
As the economy has shifted from a domestic to a globally competitive marketplace, the demand has grown for sport managers who can function effectively in the international environment. This course develops a framework for understanding the international aspects of sport management. It provides future sport managers with a broad view of the factors underlying international sport competition, sport economics, sport marketing, sport management, and sport governance. Emphasis is on environmental dynamics, cultural and economic constraints, multinational sport business organizations, unique international sport events and international sport operations, strategy and policy.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Spring Terms
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
This course is designed to give the students an understanding of the internal and external factors that shape sport in American culture. This course will analyze how sport mirrors societal changes and how sociological phenomena affect participation and behavior.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Summer TermsEnrollment is limited to students with a program in Sport Management, Sport Management or Esports.
This course is intended to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of communication and communication techniques that managers use to achieve excellence in sport organizations. Focus will be placed on public relations, as well as techniques for improving the communication skills of each student in an organized sport setting. Students will receive in-depth exposure to, (a) theories underlying the use of public relations in sport, (b) new technologies in sport communication, (c) desktop publishing in sport organizations, (d) sport organizational communication techniques, and (e) sport media relations.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Spring TermsEnrollment is limited to students with a program in Sport Management, Sport Management or Esports.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
This course is designed to integrate the concepts learned from the foundation courses in management as they apply to management areas of sport and sport agencies. The ethical strategies of sport management will be emphasized in all management decisions.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring TermsEnrollment is limited to students with a program in Sport Management, Sport Management or Esports.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
This course will demonstrate how the fan experience in a sport venue is impacted by marketing, promotions, the venue staff, venue design, technology, and other factors. Students will understand the customer journey and be able to identify and eliminate friction points in the fan experience.Credits: 3Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
This course is designed to explore the persistent causes of pervasive racism and sexism in sport as it relates to the sport management field.Prerequisites: SPMT 194C and SPMT 196D and SPMT 269DC Requires minimum grade of C.D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1 or Freshman 2 may not enroll. Enrollment is limited to students with a program in Sport Management, Sport Management or Esports.
The focus of this course is on budgeting and financial principles in the sport industry. Major components of the course include analyzing budgets from youth, community, recreational, interscholastic, intercollegiate, professional, and international sport organizations, as well as studying the financial composition and impact of the sport industry, Students will also learn to construct various types of budgets used by sport organizations.Prerequisites: SPMT 194D and SPMT 196D and SPMT 269D and SPMT 286D and SPMT 294DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
SPMT 386Leadership in Athletic Administration and Sport Management3
The major emphasis is on the preparation of athletic administrators and sport managers within collegiate university, high school, community and youth sport organizations. Information presented in this course will examine leadership theoretical concepts to help prepare students pursuing a career in athletics management/administration. Through critical thinking component and practical application exercises, the student will apply leadership theories, principles and concepts. Ultimately, the student will develop essential leadership competencies and skills for today's athletic administrators.Prerequisites: SPMT 150D and SPMT 194C and SPMT 294DD Requires minimum grade of D.C Requires minimum grade of C. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2, Sophomore 1 or Sophomore 2 may not enroll. Enrollment is limited to students with a program in Sport Management, Sport Management or Esports.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Sport Marketing is designed to apply marketing principles to the area of sport, sport events and sport products. Marketing strategies including sales, promotions and advertising of sport will be emphasized.Prerequisites: SPMT 150D and SPMT 194C and SPMT 196D and SPMT 286D and SPMT 294DD Requires minimum grade of D.C Requires minimum grade of C. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Winter TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll. Enrollment is limited to students with a program in Sport Management, Sport Management or Esports.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
This course examines the skills required for a successful career in sport sales, including personal selling, social media, and electronic sales. Students will learn sales strategies for single game tickets, season tickets, group tickets, and premium tickets and will be involved in selling tickets for a sport organization.Prerequisites: SPMT 150D and SPMT 194C and SPMT 196D and SPMT 286D and SPMT 294DD Requires minimum grade of D.C Requires minimum grade of C. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring & Winter TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll. Enrollment is limited to students with a program in Sport Management, Sport Management or Esports. Enrollment limited to students in the BS 2150 program.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
The course content will include multiple aspects of creating, funding, and executing a variety of sports events. Topics include event planning, staffing, managing, and evaluating. Students will plan, develop, and execute their own event. In addition, the various aspects of athletic development and fundraising, particularly at the intercollegiate level, will be explored.Prerequisites: SPMT 150D and SPMT 194C and SPMT 196D and SPMT 286D and SPMT 294DD Requires minimum grade of D.C Requires minimum grade of C. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll. Enrollment is limited to students with a program in Sport Management, Sport Management or Esports.
This course provides students with the opportunity to apply sport and fitness career-oriented skills in public, commercial, and private agencies. The internship is designed to be an in-depth experience. This is a Theory and Technique Course. All Sport Management coursework must be completed before enrolling in SPMT 450.Prerequisites: SPMT 150D and SPMT 194C and SPMT 196D and SPMT 269D and SPMT 286D and SPMT 294D and SPMT 315D and SPMT 394D and SPMT 396D and SPMT 406D and SPMT 486D and SPMT 494C and SPMT 499DD Requires minimum grade of D.C Requires minimum grade of C. Credits: 1-12Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Summer TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2, Junior 1, Junior 2, Sophomore 1 or Sophomore 2 may not enroll. Enrollment is limited to students with a program in Sport Management, Sport Management or Esports.
The course will demonstrate how various aspects of law and the legal system apply to the sport industry, with a particular emphasis on risk management, and sport facility operations. In addition, the course will provide a fundamental overview of the US court system.Prerequisites: SPMT 150D and SPMT 194C and SPMT 196D and SPMT 286D and SPMT 294D and SPMT 269DD Requires minimum grade of D.C Requires minimum grade of C. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring & Summer TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll. Enrollment is limited to students with a program in Sport Management, Sport Management or Esports.
Independent Study courses give students the opportunity to pursue research and/or studies that are not part of the university's traditional course offerings. Students work one on one or in small groups with faculty guidance and are typically required to submit a final paper or project as determined by the supervising professor.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
This course is designed for the senior Sport Management student, this course will examine topics dealing with sport finance management, sport law, sport facility management, and time and stress management. Field trips to sport agencies will be required. This course must be taken in the academic semester prior to SPMT 450 (Internship).Prerequisites: SPMT 150D and SPMT 194C and SPMT 196D and SPMT 269D and SPMT 286D and SPMT 294D and SPMT 315D and SPMT 394D and SPMT 396DD Requires minimum grade of D.C Requires minimum grade of C. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Spring TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2, Junior 1, Junior 2, Sophomore 1 or Sophomore 2 may not enroll. Enrollment is limited to students with a program in Sport Management, Sport Management or Esports.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A study of research methodology and terminology in Sport Management entailing a critical analysis of available research. Specific attention is directed to formal written communication and oral presentation skills.Prerequisites: SPMT 150D and SPMT 194C and SPMT 196D and SPMT 269D and SPMT 286D and SPMT 294D and SPMT 394DD Requires minimum grade of D.C Requires minimum grade of C. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll. Enrollment is limited to students with a program in Sport Management, Sport Management or Esports.
This course is designed to assist the sport management student in acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills needed to manage sport facilities anywhere in the world and to plan a complete sporting event. The course will also evaluate additional functions of the facility, which relate to risk and event management on a global basis.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
The course will demonstrate how constitutional law, contract law, and tort law apply to the sport industry. In addition, the course will provide a fundamental understanding of the court system and how legal issues are decided.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A study of research methodology and terminology in sport management entailing a critical analysis of available research. The emphasis is on research as an aid to management decision making. This course is designed in the belief that one must have done research in a field situation to fully understand the steps in designing a research study that will yield relevant, timely, and accurate information. A further objective of this course is to provide experience in applying research concepts and methods to a current management problem. Specific attention is directed to formal and written communication and oral presentation skills.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
This course introduces the student to the field of sports management, to the development of sport management theory, and to the external environment of management and its impact on mangersCredits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
SPMT 669Sociocultural Aspects of Sport Management3
The major emphasis of this course is on sport in North America. Informed by some basic ideas from sociology, the course examines how sport socializes young people and adults and considers the role of sport in perpetuating and dismantling gender, race and class inequalities. Additionally, the course considers social, economic, political and cultural issues involved with viewing and participating in sport.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
The major emphasis of this course is on governance issues in the sport industry. Informed by basic concepts developed in other classes, the course examines how governing bodies function in the sport industry.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
With the prior approval of the student''s advisor and the written approval of the sponsoring professor, a student may pursue an individual project especially suited to meet the student''s interests and needs. A topic may receive from one to three semester hours credit. A student may enroll in separate Independent Studies (different topics of study) up to a total of six semester hour'' credit. Independent Study courses give students the opportunity to pursue research and/or studies that are not part of the university's traditional course offerings. Students work one on one or in small groups with faculty guidance and are typically required to submit a final paper or project as determined by the supervising professor.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Supervised in-depth practical experience which provides the opportunity to practice and/or apply Physical Education career-oriented skills in selected agencies or institutions. A student may enroll in a 9 credit internship.Credits: 9Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
The major emphasis of this course is on current global issues in the sport industry. Informed by basic concepts developed in other classes, the course examines how current issues in sport are based on historical decisions, and how these decisions impact the current and future role of the sport industry. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
An introductory course to legal and regulatory factors governing sport management, programs in intercollegiate and interscholastic athletics. The course provides a frame of reference for the areas of liability, negligence, and risk management within the larger legal field. Also, it is designed to give some understanding of the scope and pervasiveness of law and sport.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
This course is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge and understanding of promotional, marketing and fund-raising considerations of sport organizations. It will offer a thorough understanding of the key concepts, principles and procedures as related to sport promotions and fund-raising. The course will attempt to provide guidelines for organizing successful promotional, marketing and fund-raising events.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
This course is intended to provide students with comprehensive understanding of the financial management principles used in sport organizations. Focus will be placed on financial budgeting and analysis as well as sources of revenue for sport organizations. Along with conventional income sources such as tax support, municipal and corporate bonds, ticket sales, concessions and fundraising, the students will receive in-depth exposure to more recent innovations related to licensing sport products, and corporate sponsorshipsCredits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
SPMT 786Legal Liability in Sport and Sport Facilities3
This is a graduate level course relating to the application of constitutional law, contract law, and tort law to the sport industry. The course will also provide a legal framework concerning negligence, liability, and risk management issues pertaining to the venues where sport/entertainment takes place.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
The major emphasis of this course is on the management of sport organizations and ethical issues within the sport industry. Information presented in this course will examine managerial and ethical theories, management functions, styles, skills, roles and principles. Through practical application exercises, the student will apply managerial and ethical theories, principles as well as concepts of management. Ultimately, the student will develop essential managerial competencies and skills for ethical decision making appropriate for today''s complicated and complex sport industry.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A study of research methodology entailing critical analysis of available research. Specific attention is directed to formal written communication using a prescribed format.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Students pursuing a thesis program should contact their academic advisor concerning research after completing about one-half of their degree coursework. The advisor will assist the student with the necessary steps (such as preliminary selection of a topic and arranging for the appointment of a committee) to proceed.Credits: 6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
