29 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 125Introduction to the Sport Industry3
Fall This course is an introduction to the body of knowledge associated with pursing the diverse career options available in the global sport industry. It focuses on the foundational knowledge needed in the areas of management, marketing, communications, finance, economics, law and ethics. Students will begin to develop and demonstrate this content as applied in the various sectors of the industry through participation in cooperative and collaborative activities, and development of skills in written, oral and visual communication. 3 credit hours
Spring This course is an introduction to the social relations within the institution of sport. This course is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge to understand the relationship between sport and the society in which it is embedded. It focuses on history and the central theories used to study sport in the global society, and sport issues such as socialization, children in sport, deviance and violence, gender, social class, media, politics, religion and the economy. Students will begin to develop and demonstrate this understanding through applying knowledge learned of sport social issues to solve these issues in an ethical and socially responsible manner. Students will develop skills in written, oral and visual communication, will learn to work in a cooperative and collaborative manner, and use technology in a more skillful manner. 3 credit hours
Fall/Spring This is an experiential course in which the entry-level sport management or sport media major takes part in practical athletic event management and communication tasks and engages in focused reflection through academic work to construct the knowledge, skills and values needed by professionals in the sport industry. The assigned athletic event management and communication tasks are predominantly completed on-campus. 1 credit hour
Fall/Spring This course provides basic level, first responder skills to enable students to provide immediate care for a sick or injured person. It will allow students to demonstrate an understanding of the skills necessary to provide immediate care of the sick and injured as well as basic anatomy and physiology of the human body, and an orientation in safety. Nationally recognized certification in First Aid, AED, and CPR will be awarded upon successful completion of the course and the satisfying of the certifying agencies’ requirements. 3 credit hours
Fall/Spring Students will be introduced to social media research and best practices, then given the chance to apply this information in experiential activities. Interesting examples will draw from the sport, hospitality, and recreation industries, and then extend into other industries so that the course can encompass students’ varied disciplinary interests. Among other projects, students will develop individualized social media campaigns to grow their personal brand and to enhance the work of a real-life organization. 3 credit hours
Spring Alternate Years Sport and entertainment are international industries. This class provides an opportunity for students to compare management practices in sport and entertainment cross-culturally. Further, it allows for an interdisciplinary perspective in understanding global sport and entertainment. Sample topics include cross-cultural comparisons of sport and entertainment’s historical origins, sociocultural dimensions, management and governance practices, sales and marketing strategies, and fan/attendee behavior. The course encompasses an international short-term study abroad component.
Fall A course designed to supply students with an ethically and educationally sound philosophy underlying the inclusion of competitive athletics in the education program. It is designed to provide a background of psychological and physiological insights to enable the beginning coach to effectively teach individual and group motor skills. 3 credit hours
SPM 303Management Strategies and Prevention of Sport Injuries3
Spring This course is designed to provide the student with insights and skills necessary to handle basic sport injury situations through the understanding of sports medicine related management situations, management skills, risk management, and prevention of common sports injuries and illnesses. Emphasis will be placed on the management and prevention skills needed as an athletic administrator or coach. 3 credit hours
Fall This course is a survey and analysis of the principles, theories, and applications associated with sport and the exercise behavior. Study, research, and discussion of participants, group processes, and sport/exercise environments will lead to a greater understanding of the psychological factors that enhance and impede individual and team performance. 3 credit hours
SPM 320Sport Administration and Management Practices3
Spring This course provides an overview of practical applications of management theory in the sport environment. Areas of focus include: personnel decisions, financial issues, and computer applications in sport. 3 credit hours
Spring An analysis of the management process involved in the designing and managing of a sport facility as well as the skills and processes associated with administering a sport event whether it be participant-centered (e.g. road race, youth tennis tournament) or spectator-centered (e.g., college football game, basketball game, professional golf tournament). 3 credit hours
Spring This course provides an overview of the various techniques and strategies of marketing in the sport environment. Areas to be covered include the processes of the sport marketing planning model, the segmentation process, the identification of target markets, database and relationship marketing, the major concepts of sport marketing, and the development of the sport marketing mix and sponsorship packages. 3 credit hours
Fall/Spring The course is designed to prepare students with the knowledge of the key sales and ticketing skill competencies needed to generate revenue in sport. Students will gain real world experience practicing these skills, learning how to build customer relationships, sell inventory and use CRM software. 3 credit hours
Fall/Spring This course develops an analysis of financial concepts and theories and their application in the professional, intercollegiate, and commercial sport industries. Topics include revenues and expenses of professional, intercollegiate, and private sport industries; issues impacting these revenues and expenses; budgeting methods; economic impact; fundraising at the intercollegiate level; ownership in sport and public and private funding for non-profit sport programs. 3 credit hours
Fall/Spring This course examines issues in the sport industry as they affect individuals, culture, and society. The specific topic for the course changes from semester to semester according to faculty and student interest. Topics such as race and gender in sport as well as current trends and issues (e.g., fundraising) are possible topics. 3 credit hours
Fall This is a culminating course that builds upon previous course work and experiences, and facilitates students’ understanding of the challenges and responsibilities a youth sports administrator, manager or coach will need to properly administer and manage youth sport programs. Abilities are demonstrated through student work that will reflect the standards of National Youth Sports Administrators Association and other you sport associations. Special attention will be paid to the impact that organized youth sports have on our society and the role the youth sports administrator plays in producing high quality, healthy, beneficial programs for young athletes. Topics will include: developing a program philosophy, managing coaches, parents, risk, finances, youth sports events, and current issues in youth sports administration. 3 credit hours
Fall An overview of the legal aspects related to the sport environment. Areas of study include constitutional law, legislative enactments, and case law related to sport and the administration of sport programs; contracts; labor agreements; product liability; tort law; and risk management.
Sport Management and Sport Media majors only or with permission of the instructor; a GPA of 2.7; completion of 60 or more credits.
Corequisite
SPM 475 or SPM 230 . 9 credit hours
SPM 481Internship3
This course provides an elective opportunity to complete a planned and supervised experience in a sport industry setting where the student will work 120 hours under the mentorship of a sport professional and complete corresponding reflective academic work. The opportunity is designed to apply student course knowledge, skill and ability in a professional work environment.
60 or more earned credits and a 2.5 GPA at the time of application and permission of the faculty and completed application paperwork. 3 credit hours
SPM 498Independent Study1-3
This course allows for independent investigations of current issues, trends, problems, or solutions within the sport industry. Sample topics may include enhanced marketing, communications, or management strategies, sociocultural issues in sport, or emerging risk and legal implications.
60 or more earned credits and a 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application and permission of the faculty and completed application paperwork. 1-3 credit hours
SPM 499Independent Study1-3
This course allows for independent investigations of current issues, trends, problems, or solutions within the sport industry. Sample topics may include enhanced marketing, communications, or management strategies, sociocultural issues in sport, or emerging risk and legal implications.
60 or more earned credits and a 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application and permission of the faculty and completed application paperwork. 1-3 credit hours
Source: York College of Pennsylvania's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
