Sport Studies Courses

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)

667-20700 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; 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; 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; 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; either 667-29500 or 667-29700. 3 credits. (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: Either 667-20700, 667-29500, or 667-29700; junior standing. 3 credits. (IRR)

667-39900-667-39999 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)

667-40700 Sport in the Civil Rights Movement   LA

Investigation of the role sport and prominent athletes played during the course of the civil rights movement. Specific analyses will include Jesse Owens's and Joe Louis's roles in the confrontation with Nazi Germany; Jackie Robinson's breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball; Muhammad Ali's defiance of the draft during the Vietnam War; and the Olympic Games boycott movement of 1968. Group projects by students are presented in a public setting at the conclusion of the semester. Prerequisites: Five sport studies courses, at least one at level 3. 3 credits. (S,Y)

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; senior standing. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)

667-45000-667-45099 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; permission of the department chair. 1-3 credits. (F-S,Y)

667-45100-667-45199 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; 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; permission of department chair. For 7-12 credits, approval of the provost is required. 6-12 credits. (F-S,Y)