The Sport Management program is designed for the spor ts enthusiast who desires to coordinate and operate all types of sports programming. This is an interdisciplinary degree that prepares graduates for business and administration with emphasis on the world of sport. Successful completion of this cur riculum prepares graduates for transfer into a four-year college and for future employment in exciting positions in the sports industry. Graduates in Sport Management are qualif ied for positions in professional sports, school and community sports programs, and private health clubs.
First Semester Credits CIS 105 Introduction to Computers and Applications 3.5 Speech 3 ENG 111 SPM 101 Introduction to Sport Management 3 ENG 105 College English I 3 HPE 101 Personal and Community Health 2 Elective Physical Education* 1 15.5 Second Semester BUS 120 Introduction to Business Organization ENG 106 College English II SPM 102 Sport History and Philosophy PSY 140 Introduction to Psychology Elective Humanitiesu Elective Physical Education*
Third Semester BUS 211 Principles of Management Laboratory Sciencel Elective HPE 106 CPR for Professional Rescuers and First Aid Elective Physical Education* Elective Mathematics+
Fourth Semester BUS 221 Principles of Marketing Science and Wellness in Sport SPM 103 Elective Social Scienceo Elective Humanitiesu Elective Physical Education*
Credit Total
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
• plan, organize, and implement sport programs. • demonstrate management skills to implement a sport program. • demonstrate collaboration and cooperation with a variety of sport agencies. • identify competitive sport industries and strategies to develop the sports community. • describe how sport history has changed marketing and how to market sport products and services. • apply the tools of sports technology to develop and enhance a sport program. • evaluate ethics in the sport industry. • demonstrate the ability to analyze recreational facilities in terms of safety and optional par ticipation. • use critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to assess the needs of individuals, school, and community programs regarding sport programs.
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Programs of Study [School of Business]
SPORT MANAGEMENT A.S. (SPMS)
57.5–58.5
Students intending to transfer should consult the catalo g of the four-year college or university before choosing electives. Recommended electives: *Physical Education: All PED offerings are appropriate. +Mathematics: MAT 118, 120, and 150. uHumanities: ENG 154, 201, 205; PHI 201 and 205; and SPN 105, 106, 205, and 206. oSocial Science: PSY 241, 245, and 257 and HIS 126 and 225. lLaboratory Science: BIO 101, 105, 115, 116, 120, and 124; CHE 105; and PHY 101 and 103.
Transfer information for this program is on f ile in the Transfer Center. For more information, contact an academic advisor or counselor.
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