50 courses with the subject SMGT, 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.
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the skills and competencies required to pursue career opportunities in the sport industry.
This course investigates the historical development of sport and recreational activities practiced in North America. Major influences on the development of sport are examined including religious beliefs, social and cultural values, economics, politics, and technological advances.
An overview of the roles, qualifications, responsibilities, and skills required of coaches during the season and off season. Issues affecting coaches both on and off the field will be addressed.
Resident Prerequisite: SMGT 200 and SMGT 201 and (ISYS 201 or CMIS 201 or BUSI 201) and ENGL 101 and COMS 101 and INQR 101 and (RSCH 201 or Inquiry Research with a score of 80 or Research Assessment with a score of 80 or Research (prior to 2017-2018) with a score of 80)
Prerequisite: SMGT 300
Resident Prerequisite: SMGT 200 and SMGT 201 and BUSI 201 and ENGL 101 and COMS 101 and INQR 101 and (RSCH 201 or Inquiry Research with a score of 80 or Research Assessment with a score of 80 or Research (prior to 2017-2018) with a score of 80)
Prerequisite: SMGT 300
Prerequisite: SMGT 300
Prerequisite: SMGT 300
Resident Prerequisite: COMS 101 and ENGL 101 and (SETM 205 or SMGT 205) and (ISYS 201 or CMIS 201 or BUSI 201) and ECON 110 and INQR 101 and (RSCH 201 or Inquiry Research with a score of 80 or Research Assessment with a score of 80 or Research (prior to 2017-2018) with a score of 80) and (MATH 114 or MATH 115 or MATH 116 or MATH 117 or MATH 121 or MATH 122 or MATH 125 or MATH 126 or MATH 128 or MATH 130 or MATH 131 or MATH 201 or MATH 217)
This course will explain the inter-relationships between sport and religion while examining the impact of muscular Christianity and sport ministry in North America. Tools and guidelines for preparing, organizing and administering a sport ministry program will also be examined.
Prerequisite: SMGT 300
This course introduces the student to the broad spectrum of Christian concepts and practices with sport camp operation and leadership. The student will be equipped to plan, fund, program, direct, evaluate and assess a camp's effectiveness with an emphasis on outreach to athletes on high school and college campuses, in the local church, and with community organizations.
A residency whereby the student is assigned to a ministry outreach setting for the purpose of receiving hands-on experience and guidance in the day-to-day functions of sports outreach.
This course will examine global strategy issues within the context of sport outreach. Nation, region, and outreach specific factors that determine outreach effectiveness will be analyzed. Key global sport outreach organizations will be examined to deepen students' understanding of effective sport outreach theories and strategies. Students will develop a basic conceptual framework to formulate a strategy for undertaking sport outreach in a global setting.
Resident Prerequisite: SMGT 310
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 and SMGT 300
An introductory class to the psychological and emotional aspects of sport. Topics include mental preparation, goal setting, extrinsic vs. intrinsic reward, stress, anxiety, relaxation and coping within the context of sport participation. The topic of competition and the concepts of success and failure are discussed from a biblical perspective.
This course will provide a foundational view of character coaches and related personnel within organized sport. The content will focus on learning how to pray for, to serve, to challenge, and to invest in lives and being on the journey of faith for those who serve.
Resident Prerequisite: SMGT 310
Resident Prerequisite: SMGT 310
Resident Prerequisite: SMGT 310
Resident Prerequisite: SMGT 310
Resident Prerequisite: SMGT 310
Resident Prerequisite: SMGT 310
Resident Prerequisite: SMGT 310
Resident Prerequisite: HMGT 310 or SMGT 310
. Offered: Residential Sport, Event, & Tourism Management (SETM)
This course will examine the social institution of sport and its consequences for the North American society; the social organization from play to professional sport; violence and discrimination; women and ethnic minorities in sport; and the socialization implications from participation in sports.
This course is an examination of the principles of marketing, promotion, sponsorship, public relations and consumer behavior as they apply to the sport industry.
This course offers an introduction to ethics within the sporting context. The values promoted within sport will be examined along with common ethical dilemmas faced by those involved in sport. The course will cover issues ranging from fair play to sportsmanship to Title IX and drug use for performance enhancement.
This course will investigate the historical foundations and the current development, operation, and biblical justifications for sport outreach programs within church and parachurch organizations.
This course provides an examination of risk management and the current legal principles which affect sport and recreation organizations.
This course provides a comprehensive synopsis of the application of economics and financial management used in the sport organization decision making context from both a macro and micro level.
Overview of the nature of research in sport, recreation, and tourism studies. Topics include different types of research in sport, research design, skills in data collection and assessment, and application of reearch to the management of sport, recreation, and tourism.
Prerequisite: SMGT 501 and SMGT 502 and SMGT 503 and SMGT 504 and SMGT 505 and SMGT 506 and SMGT 520
This course will provide an in-depth examination of the philosophical, ethical, ecological, and cultural foundations of outdoor recreation and adventure sport. The emphasis is on studying the interaction of the participant in the experiential environment as it relates to the complex challenges faced by management professionals working in public, commercial and not-for-profit sport and recreation delivery systems.
This course offers a consideration of the history, theory, design and management, as well as current issues and trends in outdoor and adventure-based programs. Special attention will be given to developing an understanding of principles and methodologies of outdoor curricula, as well as implementation, risk management, and group dynamics in outdoor programs.
This course is a critical analysis of the historic development, current status, and changing patterns of public policy in outdoor recreation, adventure sport and eco-tourism. A majority of the course will focus on leadership and strategic planning relating to land use and community engagement for outdoor organizations.
An in-depth study of the theoretical frameworks supporting effective coaching behaviors. Students will develop knowledge in skill development, athlete evaluation, communication strategies, and successful coaching philosophies.
This course examines issues related to the holistic development of athletes. Topics to be examined include player safety, personal development, mental preparation, academic performance, team cohesion, and off-the-field conduct.
This course provides an in-depth anaylsis of the history, development, and organizational structures of the agencies that govern amateur and professional sport. Initial and continuing eligibility, major governance areas, and current issues requiring policy revisions will be examined.
This course will examine the current research related to planning, funding, and operating sporting events and sport/recreation facilities.
This course will provide practical professional sales techniques needed to form a framework for strategic account management. Subsequently, the dynamics associated with building and fostering relationships necessary for a vibrant development office will be thoroughly examined.
This course will provide application for the development of skills necessary to be an effective and efficient leader regarding communication, motivation and corporate decision making. The role of human resources and leadership theory in an atmosphere of complexity and diversity will be explored.
Prerequisite: SMGT 501 and SMGT 502 and SMGT 503 and SMGT 504 and SMGT 505 and SMGT 506 and SMGT 520
Prerequisite: SMGT 688
Prerequisite: SMGT 689
Offered: Residential and Online
Prerequisite: SMGT 501 and SMGT 502 and SMGT 503 and SMGT 504 and SMGT 505 and SMGT 506 and SMGT 520
Source: Liberty University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
