667-11000 - - - Introduction to Sport Management - - - NLA
An investigation of the scope of the sport industry, a growing major business enterprise in the United States and in much of the world. Functions of management, skills and attributes required of a sport manager, and roles of a manager are discussed. Attention is on how the managerial process is related to sport organizations and their products. Students become acquainted with career opportunities in the sport management field. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
667-14900 - - - Professional Development in Sport Management - - - NLA
An examination of the fields of sport management and sports information and communication. Myths about sports and the sports industry, including the areas of college and professional athletics, facility management, marketing, and broadcasting, are explored in depth, looking at the history and trends of each area. Career issues are actively investigated, including planning programs, and personalized career/education plans are developed. Students begin developing a professional philosophy, and connections are made between fieldwork, internship, and other work experiences that establish networks to help in conducting effective job search strategies after graduation. Students are also required to take an active role in organizing and running an athletic event. 2 credits. (S,Y)
667-20700 - - - History of Sport - - - HU LA
Focuses on the role of sport in past and contemporary societies. Consideration of sport as a microcosm of society, a mirror of American life. Political, economic, military, and societal issues of sports participation are carefully examined. How sport has shaped culture and has, in turn, been influenced by it. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
667-29500 - - - Social Aspects of Sport - - - SS LA
An investigation of the social significance of sport and the utilization of the sociological perspective for understanding the nature of sport. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
667-29700 - - - Sport: Philosophical Perspectives - - - LA
An introduction to several philosophical perspectives on the meaning of sport as a human activity. An examination of selected philosophical issues or topics as they occur in sport. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
667-29800 - - - Gender Issues in Sport - - - LA
A study of the central role of gender in the formulation of understandings and expectations about sport in American culture. An overview of selected psychosocial, historical, and philosophical issues that shape the nature and scope of men's and women's participation in sport and physical activity. Particular emphasis is on the social construction of gender in sport, specifically the ways sport is used to reinforce a predominantly male value system and how female and male sport experience are defined and constrained by that system. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
667-30300 - - - Seminar in Legal and Ethical Issues in Sport - - - LA
Examines a variety of sport situations that help students appreciate the legal and ethical dilemmas facing those who participate in and manage the sport enterprise. Explores and analyzes options for resolving specific legal and ethical dilemmas, gaining students increased knowledge and understanding of the role and influence of those involved in the sport experience. Prerequisites: Junior standing and at least two of 314-10100, 314-21200, 667-29500, 667-29700, and 887-20300. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
667-31000 - - - Labor Relations in Sport - - - NLA
Examination of the development, history, and legal aspects of the labor movement in sport. Discussion of collective bargaining process in sport and the impact that court cases, antitrust law, and arbitration decisions have had on professional sports. Analysis of resolutions to specific labor problems through simulated negotiations. Prerequisites: 667-11000 or 667-20700 and junior standing. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
667-32400 - - - Youth Sport In America - - - LA
Investigation of social and cultural significance of the ways contemporary American society employs sport to foster moral development in children and adolescents. Focus is on historical antecedents of organized sport for children both in and outside the school setting. Significant attention is devoted to Little League baseball and high school football and basketball. Prerequisites: 667-20700, 667-29500, or 667-29700; junior standing. 3 credits. (F,O)
667-32500 - - - Sports Information - - - NLA
Develops sports information and communications skills and explores principles and techniques for developing an effective information and promotion program for an athletic program or facility. Students use their writing skills to create descriptive information about particular sports programs. Prerequisites: Completion of a 12-credit writing requirement and 9 credits of required sport studies electives from the following: 663-29600, 667-20700, 667-29500, 667-29700, 667-29800, 667-39400. Corequisite: 667-34900. 3 credits. (S,Y)
667-32600 - - - Sport Promotions - - - NLA
Examination of the concepts and principles of promotion as applied to the unique aspects of sport. Analysis of the relationship between sport promotions and public relations strategies employed by the sport manager. Students develop promotional strategies and activities that can be applied in real-life sport organizations to enhance the public relations efforts of the organization. Prerequisites: 667-11000 or one sport studies course; 884-31200. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
667-34900 - - - Fieldwork in Sport Studies - - - NLA
Practical experience in amateur and professional sport agencies and community sport organizations. Focus is on observation, guided learning, and supervised practical experiences. Prerequisites: Sport studies major or minor, junior standing or above, and permission of department chair. 1-6 credits. (F-S,Y)
667-39300 - - - Sport, Media, and Society - - - LA
Investigation of the social and cultural relationship between media and sport in contemporary North American and European society. Primary focus on newspapers, television, and advertising. Prerequisites: 667-20700, 667-29500, or 667-29700; junior standing. 3 credits. (F,E)
667-39400 - - - Sport in Film and Literature - - - LA
Investigation of the sociocultural and mythic dimensions of contemporary sport as represented in selected films and fiction. Prerequisites: Junior standing and either 667-29500 or 667-29700. 3 credits. (S,Y)
667-39500 - - - Seminar in Social Aspects of Sport - - - LA
Small group discussions designed to permit in-depth study of topics concerning the social and cultural importance of sport. Prerequisites: 667-29500. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
667-39700 - - - The Olympic Games - - - LA
Investigation of the historical, cultural, and sociopolitical significance of the Olympic Games, both ancient and modern. These perspectives further a deeper understanding of the nature of sport. Prerequisites: Junior standing and either 667-20700, 667-29500, or 667-29700. 3 credits. (IRR)
667-39900 - - - Selected Topics in Sport Studies - - - LA/NLA
Topics of current interest to faculty and students. Experimental courses are offered under this course number and title. This course may be repeated for credit for different selected topics. Prerequisites: As appropriate to topics. 1-3 credits. (IRR)
667-41000 - - - Sport Policy - - - NLA
An examination of policy development in various areas of the sport enterprise. Covers the theory and role of policy development through a review of case studies on current sport issues and problems. In addition, students select for research a sport issue or problem in a particular sport organization or setting. Students are then guided through independent research projects aimed at developing and writing policies to address the real-life issue or problem. Prerequisites: 667-11000, at least three other sport studies courses, 883-31100, 884-31200, 885-30600, 886-34500 and senior standing. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
667-45000 - - - Independent Study in Sport Studies - - - LA
Individual study program for the investigation of special issues or topics in the field of sport studies that have such breadth of cultural material or psychological material, such rigor and depth of theoretical structure, or such play of broad intellectual and aesthetic themes as to be classified liberal arts. Arranged individually between student and faculty sponsor according to guidelines available from the department. Prerequisites: Major or minor in the Department of Sport Studies and permission of the department chair. 1-3 credits. (F-S,Y)
667-45100 - - - Independent Study in Sport Studies - - - NLA
Individual study program for the investigation of special issues or topics in the field of sport studies that are so professional, practical, or applied in nature that they cannot be classified as liberal arts. Arranged individually between student and faculty sponsor according to guidelines available from the department. Prerequisites: Major or minor in the Department of Sport Studies and permission of the department chair. 1-3 credits. (F-S,Y)
667-46000 - - - Internship in Sport Studies - - - NLA
Supervised work experience in amateur or professional sport agencies and community sport organizations. Student assumes a leadership role in various job-related activities and performs administrative tasks in support of such activities under an experienced agency supervisor and faculty sponsor. Prerequisites: 667-34900 and permission of department chair. For 7-12 credits, approval of the provost is required. 6-12 credits. (F-S,Y)
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