Sport Management and Media 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 placed 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 the following: 314-10100, 314-21200, 667-29500, 667-29700, 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 the 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 management and media electives from the following: 663-29600, 667-20700, 667-29500, 667-29700, 667-29800, 667-39400. Corequisites: 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 that are 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: One 667-prefix course; 884-31200. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)

667-34900    Fieldwork in Sport Management and Media      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 management and media 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; 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: 667-20700, 667-29500, or 667-29700; junior standing. 3 credits. (IRR)

667-39900-667-39999 Selected Topics in Sport Management and Media      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 667-prefix courses, with 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 667-prefix courses; 883-31100; 884-31200; 885-30600; 886-34500; senior standing. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)

667-45000-667-45099 Independent Study in Sport Management and Media      LA

 Individual study program for the investigation of special issues or topics in the field of sport management and media 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 Management and Media; permission of the department chair. 1-3 credits. (F-S,Y)

667-45100-667-45199 Independent Study in Sport Management and Media      NLA

 Individual study program for the investigation of special issues or topics in the field of sport management and media 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 Management and Media; permission of the department chair. 1-3 credits. (F-S,Y)

667-46000    Internship in Sport Management and Media      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. 6-12 credits. (F-S,Y)