of

1850’s to the present. The course examines the development
of psychology within the context of the social, cultural, and
scientific history of the Western world. Prerequisite: SB 120
Introduction to Psychology, SB 326 Personality Theories, and senior
standing
SB 499 Capstone I – Applied: Senior Project
3 credits (AS)
In the Capstone Seminar students focus on specific academic
projects that integrate the knowledge and skills from their
previous course work, and prepare them for the next stage of
their professional development. The course stresses written,
oral, and visual communication; pragmatic problem-solving
skills; setting and achieving specific goals; and selfassessment.
A major research paper will be written. (Offered
fall and spring terms) Prerequisite: SB 375 Methods of Inquiry or
HG 375 Historical Methods. Student must be eligible for graduation at
the end of the term in which seminar is taken.
Sport Management
SP 118 Introduction to Sport Management
3 credits (CS)
This course provides the student with an overview of the
issues encountered by managers in sports organizations.
Ethical and moral issues facing sport managers will also be
addressed. The course will explore career opportunities in
sport with special emphasis being placed on helping the
student understand the qualifications, skills, and career
patterns of sport managers.
SP 253 Facility and Event Management
3 credits (CS)
This course provides students with in-depth, hands-on
experience managing all aspects of a major event, applying
project management tools and teamwork skills. Students
increase their knowledge of, and contacts in, the event
management profession. This course is designed to simulate
the world of work and is delivered using a problem based
learning model. Working in groups, students will direct their
own learning by researching, planning, designing, executing
and evaluating all facets of a major event.
SP 257 Organization and Administration of Sport
3 credits (CS)
This course provides knowledge and awareness of the rules
and laws governing various sport organizations and
participants, including developing an understanding of the
structures of various sport governing bodies in amateur and
professional sport; developing an awareness of the role of the
policies in the management of these organizations; acquiring
the skills necessary to develop policies within an organization;
understanding the social, legal, ethical, economic, political and
educational impact of organizational policies; and understanding
how individual sport managers impact organizational
policy decisions.
SP 269 Current Issues in Sport Management
3 credits (CS)
This course introduces students to current topics and issues
in the field of sport and sport management. The course
provides the student with an in-depth look at and analysis of
many of the current issues facing the sports industry as well
as issues encountered by managers of sports organizations.
The course will help the student apply sport management
techniques to effectively address current issues and problems.
The course consists of interactive discussion with the
students being responsible for presenting and researching the
current material. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
are fostered during the course. Topics include gender equity,
racial issues, National Collegiate Athletic Association rules,
franchise relocations, sport agency, and athlete conduct
issues.
SP 328 Sport Marketing, Promotion and Sales
3 credits (CS)
The purpose of this course is to examine and explore the
concepts and principles of marketing, promotion, and sales in
relation to sport and physical activity. Students will examine
and develop marketing strategies that can be applied to the
sport world. Marketing issues, specific to sport, involving
facilities, events, sales, promotion, spectators, consumers, and
sponsors will be discussed. Career opportunities in sport
marketing are also explored. (Offered fall term) Prerequisite: SP
118 Principles of Sport Management
SP 355 Sport Business and Finance
3 credits (CS)
This course examines the management core areas of finance
and business as they apply to the sport industry. The course
provides students with an overview of the business of
amateur, intercollegiate, and professional sports enterprises.
In addition, the course investigates the business-related issues
encountered by managers of sports organizations and covers
how business and financial principles can be applied to
effectively address these issues. In particular, the course will
discuss issues involved in financing sport such as the public
financing of stadiums, sponsorships, fund raising, revenue
sources, and cost containment. The development of effective
communication skills are emphasized through class
presentations and written assignments. Leadership and
interpersonal communications are developed through small
group projects and meetings. Critical thinking and problemsolving
skills will be fostered through the use of the case
study method. (Offered fall term) Prerequisite: SP 118 Principles
of Sport Management
SP 364 Sport in Society
3 credits (AS)
This course examines sports through a sociological lens. A
critical examination of the impact on sports and society
includes a discussion of the cultural, political and economic
aspects of sports.
SP 368 Sport Law
3 credits (CS)
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