Sport Management (SPTM)

SPTM 1940:   Foundations of Sport Mgmt.  
Hlth Exercise Sci Recr Mgmt  
A survey course that explores and analyzes fundamental knowledge and skills of the sport management field, which are examined in more depth in later degree courses. Professional development is emphasized in this course, which includes a requirement that 40 hours of fieldwork be performed before the conclusion of the course.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
SPTM 2110:   Sport Marketing  
Hlth Exercise Sci Recr Mgmt  
Basic marketing concepts with applications to the uniqueness of the sport industry. Student participation and discussion will be emphasized. SM 211 cross-listed with SRA 311. A student cannot receive credit for both.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
SPTM 2250:   Des. and Maint. of Facilities  
Hlth Exercise Sci Recr Mgmt  
Application of principles for design and maintenance of physical and/or natural resources as a critical component of events and organizational effectiveness in sport. SM 225 cross-listed with SRA 425; a student cannot receive credit for both.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
SPTM 2700:   The Business of Sport  
Hlth Exercise Sci Recr Mgmt  
This course focuses on the business side of sport management, primarily considering issues of marketing, sponsorship, and sales. In this course, students will not only develop knowledge of concepts but also apply best practices in assignments that prepare them for working in the modern sport industry. This course is cross-listed with SRA 270 and credit cannot be received for both courses.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
SPTM 3100:   Athlete Develp & Well-being  
Hlth Exercise Sci Recr Mgmt  
Explores and analyzes fundamental knowledge, skills, and application of the role leadership and coaching play in sport and athlete development. Fostering a professional perspective regarding leadership and coaching in the pursuit of athlete well-being is emphasized.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
SPTM 3160:   Christianity and Sport  
Hlth Exercise Sci Recr Mgmt  
Phenomenon of the Christian sport and recreation ministry; church sport and recreation programs; facilities and career opportunities; reasons church settings provide sport and leisure; philosophy, values, and objectives of having such programs.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
SPTM 3300:   Sport Governance and Policy  
Hlth Exercise Sci Recr Mgmt  
This course serves as a comprehensive study in examining how sport organizations address fundamental issues of governance and policy. The basics of managerial activities necessary for governance in sport organizations and the structure and function of sport bodies will be explored. Current policy issues and the ethical questions they raise will be investigated. This course provides an overview of the sport industry and will help students understand their place in this exciting profession. SM 330 cross-listed with SRA 330; a student cannot receive credit for both.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
SPTM 3610:   Study USA in Sport Management  
Hlth Exercise Sci Recr Mgmt  
Students will examine and experience emerging sport management research, issues, and trends as they study and visit various venues, conferences, or events across the United States.  
3 - 6 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
SPTM 3620:   Study Abroad in Sport Mgmt.  
Hlth Exercise Sci Recr Mgmt  
Students will participate in an immersive, field-based study abroad program focusing on sport management outside of the United States. Through guest lectures and speakers, site visits, excursions, and cultural activities, this program will help students gain knowledge and skills related to the global sport industry. This program is suitable for a wide range of student interests and anticipated career paths.  
3 - 6 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
SPTM 3700:   Sport Economics and Finance  
Hlth Exercise Sci Recr Mgmt  
This course focuses on the economic and financial issues relevant to sport, recreation, tourism, and related industries. The goal of the class will be for students to understand both basic and complex concepts within economics and finance in a sport context, in order to be able to better grasp the importance of financial resources and economic decision making. SM 370 cross-listed with SRA 370; a student cannot receive credit for both.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
SPTM 3750:   Rec.al Sports Programming  
Hlth Exercise Sci Recr Mgmt  
An examination and discussion of the operational uniqueness essential to successfully operate recreational sports programs in a public or institutional setting. This course is cross-listed with SRA 375 and credit cannot be received for both courses.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
SPTM 3900:   Exper. Lrng. in Sport Manageme  
Hlth Exercise Sci Recr Mgmt  
Supervised experiential learning in a sport setting. Students must have the Application to Complete Experiential Learning form approved by the coordinator of experiential learning or program director and meet all course requirements as stipulated by the coordinator of experiential learning. Students can repeat the course, or register for the course in more than one term, to earn the required total credit hours for the degree. Students must have the Application to Complete Experiential Learning form approved by the coordinator of experiential learning or program director, and meet all course requirements as stipulated by the coordinator of experiential learning. Z grade.  
1 - 12 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
SPTM 3999A:   Special Topics in Sport Mgmt.  
Hlth Exercise Sci Recr Mgmt  
Selected topics in sport management will be covered including current national or global trends, issues, and impacts on the sport industry. Topics can vary each time course is offered. Students can register for the course three times, or each time a new course topic is offered, to earn up to 9 credit hours.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
SPTM 4750:   Legal Aspects of Sport  
Hlth Exercise Sci Recr Mgmt  
This course studies the U.S. legal system, its structure, and terminology. Legal aspects of contract law, statutory law, constitutional law, intellectual property, torts, negligence, and risk management in sport will be examined. Managerial analysis, decision making, and analyzing case law will be reviewed. This course is cross-listed with SRA 475 and credit cannot be received for both courses.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
SPTM 4900:   Independent Study  
Hlth Exercise Sci Recr Mgmt  
A course designed to allow individual educational pursuit in selected areas of interest in the sport management field. Students can register for the course twice, or each time a new course topic is offered, to earn up to 6 credit hours. SM 490 is cross-listed with SRA 490; a student cannot receive credit for both.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Individual Study  
SPTM 5000:   Issues & Trends in Sport  
Hlth Exercise Sci Recr Mgmt  
Discussions of current research and specialized topics in sport; presentation of papers by students, faculty, and visiting lecturers. Topics can vary each time course is offered. Students can repeat this course, or each time a new course topic is offered, to earn up to 9 credit hours.  
3 - 9 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
SPTM 5020:   Sport Ecology  
Hlth Exercise Sci Recr Mgmt  
Examines the interactions between sport and the environment, focusing on two primary areas: environmental impacts of sport and environmental impacts on sport. Explores the sustainable initiatives undertaken by sport organizations, as well as the social conditions that foster sustainable practices and policies in sport.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
SPTM 5500:   Issues & Trends in Sport  
Hlth Exercise Sci Recr Mgmt  
Discussions of current research and specialized topics in sport; presentation of papers by students, faculty, and visiting lecturers. Topics can vary each time course is offered. Students can repeat this course, or each time a new course topic is offered, to earn up to 9 credit hours.  
3 - 9 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
SPTM 5520:   Sport Ecology  
Hlth Exercise Sci Recr Mgmt  
Examines the interactions between sport and the environment, focusing on two primary areas: environmental impacts of sport and environmental impacts on sport. Explores the sustainable initiatives undertaken by sport organizations, as well as the social conditions that foster sustainable practices and policies in sport.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
SPTM 6210:   Sport Policy  
Hlth Exercise Sci Recr Mgmt  
Development and enforcement of various policy topics by and within government and sport governing bodies, specifically for local, national, and international sport organizations.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
SPTM 6230:   Adv. Study USA in Sport Mgmt.  
Hlth Exercise Sci Recr Mgmt  
Students will examine and experience emerging sport management research, issues, and trends as they study and visit various venues, conferences, or events across the United States.  
3 - 6 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
SPTM 6240:   Adv. Stdy Abroad in Sport Mana  
Hlth Exercise Sci Recr Mgmt  
Students will participate in an immersive, field-based study abroad program focusing on sport management outside of the United States. Through guest lectures and speakers, site visits, excursions, and cultural activities, this program will help students gain knowledge and skills related to the global sport industry. This program is suitable for a wide range of student interests and anticipated career paths.  
3 - 6 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
SPTM 6270:   Internship  
Hlth Exercise Sci Recr Mgmt  
Students must submit for approval the Application to Complete Internship form to academic adviser or program director, worked hour logs, and site supervisor evaluation. Students can register for the course twice to earn up to 6 credit hours.  
3 - 6 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Discussion, Internship  
SPTM 6400:   Assmt. & Eval. of Sport Progs  
Hlth Exercise Sci Recr Mgmt  
Assessment and evaluation concepts, approaches, and methods used in sport programming and organizations.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture/Lab  
SPTM 6510:   Advanced Independent Study  
Hlth Exercise Sci Recr Mgmt  
Special projects in sport studies.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Independent Study  
SPTM 6520:   Advanced Independent Study  
Hlth Exercise Sci Recr Mgmt  
Special projects in sport studies.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Independent Study  
SPTM 6600:   Sport Marketing  
Hlth Exercise Sci Recr Mgmt  
Basic and advanced concepts of activities that fall under the broad category of marketing with application to sport and related organizations. Learning emphasis will include applicable knowledge of these concepts and best practices in sport marketing that are relevant to a wide range of careers.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
SPTM 6710:   Management in Sport Services  
Hlth Exercise Sci Recr Mgmt  
The study of theoretical and practical issues relevant to the management and administration of sport organizations and the services they provide.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
SPTM 6720:   Business Practices in Sport  
Hlth Exercise Sci Recr Mgmt  
This course is designed to provide future sport business professionals with theoretical and practical knowledge of marketing principles, management, communication processes, and current business issues. This course will primarily focus on the application of key marketing and communication strategies utilized in contemporary sport organizations  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
SPTM 6730:   Sport Finance  
Hlth Exercise Sci Recr Mgmt  
This course focuses on the economic and financial issues relevant to sport and related industries. The goal of the class will be for students to understand both basic and complex finance concepts within a sport context, in order to be able to better grasp the importance of financial resources and economic decision making.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture