Introduction to Sports Management SPM 101 MW 08/24/26 - 12/13/26 3 This is an introductory course designed to give students a general overview of sports management. The course will expose students to a realistic view of the opportunities and challenges associated with managing sports and leisure service organizations. In class, students will study common terminology, philosophies, relevant contemporary challenges and the evolution of the field of sports management.
Art of Coaching SPM 210 R 05/11/26 - 06/27/26 3 This course delves into leadership, teamwork, and communication in the context of coaching, exploring current coaching theories, methods, practices, and outcomes. Students will investigate the origins and development of American sports, while critically examining the character of coaching and its evolution. Topics will include coaching principles, practical coaching situations, leadership in coaching, the methods of great coaches, decision-making, coaching ethics, and contemporary issues within collegiate, high school, and youth sports. Emphasis will be placed on effective communication, ethical decision-making, and the fostering of teamwork in a variety of coaching environments. Prerequisite: SPM-101
Women in Sport SPM 220 TBA 06/29/26 - 08/15/26 3 This course critically examines leadership, teamwork, communication, and the history and contributions of women in sport from both a national and global perspective. Students will explore the multifaceted experiences of women in sport, focusing on topics such as Title IX, gender equity and sexuality, race, and media representation. Students will analyze key events, policies, and media portrayals that have shaped the role of women in sports, and investigate how these elements have impacted opportunities, perceptions, and overall advancement in the field. Prerequisite: SPM-101
Sports Law and Liability SPM 302 MW 10/19/26 - 12/13/26 3 This class will expose students to the legal principles and rules of law affecting the management of sports and leisure service organizations. Students will utilize case studies based on court decisions to give them a real world perspective of the law and how it applies to sports and leisure organizations. The class will place an emphasis on risk management, safety, insurance and liability issues. Students will learn about current litigation trends and the development of procedures to minimize legal risks. This class will also include an overview of various agencies that govern sports.
Facility Planning and Mgmt SPM 401 MW 01/20/26 - 03/12/26 3 This class will provide the students with an introduction to the management of a sport, fitness, recreation, or public assembly facility. The course will focus on planning, designing, equipping, staffing, scheduling, financing and managing a sports and recreation facility. Students will examine functions of event management as they relate to maintenance, security, operations, and evaluation. This course will develop the students’ problem solving and organizational skills by utilizing class discussion, guest speakers, and facility site visits.
Current Issues & Ethics in Sports SPM 402 MW 03/16/26 - 05/07/26 3 In this class, students will examine current issues, problems, trends and ethical issues as they relate to sports and leisure management. Students will evaluate how these current topics impact the management of sports and leisure organizations. Students will develop the skills and procedures necessary for gathering current information regarding issues and trends in the sports and leisure industry.
Current Issues & Ethics in Sports SPM 402 TR 08/24/26 - 12/13/26 3 In this class, students will examine current issues, problems, trends and ethical issues as they relate to sports and leisure management. Students will evaluate how these current topics impact the management of sports and leisure organizations. Students will develop the skills and procedures necessary for gathering current information regarding issues and trends in the sports and leisure industry.
Applied Statistics STA 326 MW 01/20/26 - 05/07/26 3 The objective of this course is to provide students with an introduction to statistics and to enhance their analytical abilities. The course covers descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability and probability distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. The course emphasizes the applications of statistical concepts to business and non-business situations and to common occurrences in daily life. Prerequisite(s): MAT 136
Applied Statistics STA 326 MW 08/24/26 - 12/13/26 3 The objective of this course is to provide students with an introduction to statistics and to enhance their analytical abilities. The course covers descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability and probability distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. The course emphasizes the applications of statistical concepts to business and non-business situations and to common occurrences in daily life. Prerequisite(s): MAT 136
Applied Statistics STA 326 MW 08/24/26 - 12/13/26 3 The objective of this course is to provide students with an introduction to statistics and to enhance their analytical abilities. The course covers descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability and probability distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. The course emphasizes the applications of statistical concepts to business and non-business situations and to common occurrences in daily life. Prerequisite(s): MAT 136
