SPORT MANAGEMENT (SMG)


SMG 122 - BADMINTON

Prerequisite: None

Each section meets two hours per week (or equivalency) for a half semester. Each section earns one semester credit. Sport skills and activities are taught for recreational and health outcomes. Special corrective work is given to meet individual needs upon recommendation of the school physician. Graded S/U.

Credit: 1


SMG 124 - BILLIARDS

Prerequisite: None

Each section meets two hours per week (or equivalency) for a half semester. Each section earns one semester credit. Sport skills and activities are taught for recreational and health outcomes. Special corrective work is given to meet individual needs upon recommendation of the school physician. Graded S/U.

Credit: 1


SMG 125 - BOWLING

Prerequisite: None

Each section meets two hours per week (or equivalency) for a half semester. Each section earns one semester credit. Sport skills and activities are taught for recreational and health outcomes. Special corrective work is given to meet individual needs upon recommendation of the school physician. Graded S/U.

Credit: 1


SMG 133 - GOLF I

Prerequisite: None

Each section meets two hours per week (or equivalency) for a half semester. Each section earns one semester credit. Sport skills and activities are taught for recreational and health outcomes. Special corrective work is given to meet individual needs upon recommendation of the school physician. Graded S/U.

Credit: 1


SMG 147 - TENNIS I

Prerequisite: None

Each section meets two hours per week (or equivalency) for a half semester. Each section earns one semester credit. Sport skills and activities are taught for recreational and health outcomes. Special corrective work is given to meet individual needs upon recommendation of the school physician. Graded S/U.

Credit: 1


SMG 151 - VOLLEYBALL

Prerequisite: None

Each section meets two hours per week (or equivalency) for a half semester. Each section earns one semester credit. Sport skills and activities are taught for recreational and health outcomes. Special corrective work is given to meet individual needs upon recommendation of the school physician. Graded S/U.

Credit: 1


SMG 161 - INTRODUCTION TO SPORT, RECREATION, AND LEISURE

Prerequisite: None

A survey of the historical development of recreation and leisure and its corresponding philosophical and theoretical thought. Understanding of and ability to facilitate leisure lifestyles and use of leisure resources throughout the human life span.

Credit: 3


SMG 168 - FIELD EXPERIENCE IN SPORT I

Prerequisite: None

Initial experience in various leisure delivery settings at approved sites under qualified personnel. 30-60 clock hours minimum.

Credit: 1


SMG 238 - FIELD EXPERIENCE IN SPORT II

Prerequisite: SMG 168

Field experience in approved leisure, sport, or therapeutic recreation service delivery systems with qualified supervisor during sophomore or junior year following completion of prerequisite major courses. 60 clock hours minimum, with exposure to various sites and clientele.

Credit: 2


SMG 255 - LEADERSHIP: THEORY AND PRACTICE

Prerequisite: None

An introduction to theories, approaches, and styles of leadership utilized in the recreation profession. Topics for study include decision- making strategies, motivation techniques, communication, non-verbal communication, group dynamics, diversity, trends, values, ethics, and vision.

Credit: 3


SMG 262 - FACILITIES DESIGN/EVENT MANAGEMENT IN SPORT

Prerequisite: SMG 161 or permission

This course examines the principles and procedures for planning, designing, operating, and maintaining the facilities, resources, and areas of leisure services. This course increases the awareness of knowledge and skills in event planning and management as applied to a variety of sport and recreational settings.

Credit: 3


SMG 270 - INTRODUCTION TO TOURISM

Prerequisite: None

An introduction to the various facets of tourism and the tourism industry. The relationships among psychological, sociological, anthropological economic and environmental issues associated with tourism will be examined.

Credit: 3


SMG 310 - CURRENT TRENDS IN SPORT

Prerequisite: Sophomore status

The purpose of this course is for students to learn about current trends related to the management and operation of resort, private club properties, sport and recreational values. This course will be a project-based course which will encourage students to study and explore the historical development, economic influence and demographic impact of these various venues. Topics will include private club and resort management, sport and recreational management, customer service, advertising, outdoor programming, and diversity implications.

Credit: 3


SMG 360 - RESEARCH IN SPORT

Prerequisite: MATH 108

This course includes the investigation of current issues and research in sport management. It also incorporates using computer applications such as SPSS software to analyze research data and business statistics.

Credit: 3


SMG 404 - PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND COACHING

Prerequisite: CIS 170, or SMG 161; PSYC 101 recommended

Acquaints the student with the wide realm of sports in modern society. A discussion of general psychological factors which characterize sports, such as personality of the athlete, personality of the coach, motivation, emotion, aggression, and social factors which are unique in sports and coaching.

Credit: 3


SMG 405 - MANAGEMENT OF SPORT

Prerequisite: MGT 240

Analysis of administration philosophy, standards, policies and procedures in the sport industry.

Credit: 3


SMG 415 - SPORT MARKETING

Prerequisite: MKT 233

This course provides basic principles of marketing and the nuances of such applied to the managed sport industry (i.e., intercollegiate athletics, youth sports, professional sport, recreation, fitness, multi-sport club operations, etc.) Students will examine and utilize basic marketing principles in the domain of sport. Topics will include sport products and services, marketing strategies, consumer behavior, research and information management, promotions, targeting, segmenting, positioning, and sponsorship.

Credit: 3


SMG 435 - GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES IN SPORT

Prerequisite: None

An interdisciplinary examination of sport as a global phenomenon. Historical, cultural, economic, and governance perspectives will be considered.

Credit: 3


SMG 440 - PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR IN SPORT MANAGEMENT

Prerequisite: SMG 161

Professional trends and issues including legislation, laws, credentialing, accreditation, ethical and social issues, regulations, advocacy, and changes in management and health care.

Credit: 3


SMG 450 - INTERNSHIP IN SPORT

Prerequisite: Permission

A full-time, 12-week, 480-hour experience in an approved sport recreation and/or leisure agency setting under the direction of a qualified university supervisor.

Credit: 6


SMG 572 - SPORT MANAGEMENT

Prerequisite:

Analysis of administration, philosophy, standards, policies and procedures for implementing sports programs. Development of an understanding of the administrative analysis and its relationship to decision making.

Credit: 3


SMG 574 - SOCIAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN SPORT

Prerequisite:

An historical, philosophical, and sociological examination of ethical and social issues related to sport in its dimensions as play, competition, leisure, education, and work.

Credit: 3


SMG 580 - SPORT MARKETING AND PROMOTION

Prerequisite:

This course is an examination of the marketing and promotion of professional, intercollegiate, and recreational sport.

Credit: 3


SMG 581 - LEGAL ASPECTS IN SPORT ORGANIZATIONS

Prerequisite:

An examination of the U.S. legal system as it relates to the sport industry specifically. Topics to be considered include liability, negligence, discrimination, defenses, and contracts. Special attention will be directed toward laws and court cases that are pertinent to the sport and recreation professional, e.g. Title IX, Title VII, ADA.

Credit: 3