Sport Management

SMGT 180 PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES IN SPORT MANAGEMENT - 5 hrs
An introductory course where the students are oriented to the academic and professional field of sport management and given a realistic glimpse into the challenges and opportunities that exist within the world of sport and sport-related organizations.

SMGT 240 SPORT LAW AND GOVERNANCE - 5 hrs
A study of the fundamental principles that directly affect sport, physical activities and wellness programs; and the individuals who are involved in creating and delivering such programs. Case studies based on lower court decisions are identified. This course will also take an in-depth look at the various agencies that govern sport.

SMGT 250 SOCIOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT - 4 hrs
A course designed to examine the interplay and impact of various sociological groups� behaviors and individual psychological profiles upon Domestic and International sport. Prereq: SMGT 180.

SMGT 355 FINANCE AND ECONOMICS OF SPORT - 5 hrs
The financial concepts and theories and their application in the professional, intercollegiate,recreational and commercial sport industries. Topics include revenue and expenses of professional, intercollegiate, and private sport industries; issues affecting these revenues and expenses; merchandising and fund-raising at the intercollegiate level; ownership in sport, and public and private funding for non-profit sports programs; economic theory in sport, and stadium and economic impact. Prereq: ACCT 200, ECON 210.

SMGT 385 SPORT MARKETING - 5 hrs
A course that focuses on the application of marketing principles and practices to the sport industry. Theoretical and practical applications of marketing professional and collegiate sports are examined. Consideration is given to marketing sport, both as a spectator and participatory activity. Prereq: SMGT 180, ECON 210.

SMGT 390 INDEPENDENT STUDY - 5 hrs
This course affords sport management and health promotion and fitness management students the opportunity to engage in non-classroom learning or career exploration under the supervision of a qualified individual. Students are expected to analyze critically and evaluate their practical experiences in light of their coursework and career plans. Sophomore standing, minimum GPA of 2.7 and permission of instructor required.

SMGT 392 EVENT PLANNING - 4 hrs
This course introduces students to special event planning, processes, and management practices. Students are provided with actual, hands-on experience managing a sport, fitness, or recreational-related event. Emphasis is placed on the purposes, types, organization, administration, management, and evaluation of an event. These relate to sport, fitness and recreation domains, as well as facility and community environments. Prereq: SMGT 180, PHED 380.20.

SMGT 393 SPORT FACILITY MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN - 4 hrs
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge, understanding, and competence required for the management of a sport, fitness, recreation, or public assembly facility (including auditoriums, convention centers, high school and college arenas and stadiums; bowling alleys, health clubs, sportsplexes, parks, race tracks, speedways, natatoriums, etc.). The course focuses on elements of planning, designing, equipping, staffing, scheduling, financing, and managing a facility, while examining functions related to maintenance, security, operations, and evaluation. Prereq: SMGT 180, PHED 380.20.

SMGT 490 INTERNSHIP - 15 hrs
This course provides the sport management and health promotion and fitness management students with 450 supervised hours of practical experience in an area of their career interest. Students must elect 15 credit hours, submit a written proposal, and seek approval by a Department faculty member. Internships are done within 1-3 academic quarters and are available in recreation, athletics, corporate fitness centers, athletic clubs, professional sports, country clubs, etc. This course is taken concurrently with SYE 490. Senior standing required. Students must obtain a SMGT 490 Sport Management Internship Guidelines Manual and apply one term in advance of the internship. Prereq: Open to majors only who have minimum GPA of 2.7.