Sport Management Major, B.A./B.S.

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The major in Sport Management prepares students for entry-level positions which include those in theme parks, recreation centers, fitness clubs, collegiate and professional sport organizations and leagues, sport marketing agencies, sport manufacturers, teams, sports media, corporate sponsors, and consulting firms. Examples of potential sport management positions include, but are not limited to the corporate and commercial fitness management positions, university recreational sports positions, the United States Olympic Organization positions, sports media positions, sports entertainment positions, coaching positions within the NCAA, MLB, NFL, and sport retailing positions with companies such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Nike, Adidas, etc. Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management degree will be wellprepared for graduate study in sport management and related fields.

Major – Sport Management (43 hours)

Required Courses

PED 283 - Field Experience in Sport and Exercise Credits: 1
PED 330 - Principles and Applications of Sport Management Credits: 3
PED 332 - Sport Facility Management Credits: 3
PED 333 - Sport Marketing Credits: 3
PED 334 - Sport Event Management Credits: 3
PED 335 - Sport Publicity and Promotion Credits: 3
PED 336 - Governance and Ethics in Sport Credits: 3
PED 431 - Principles and Problems of Coaching Credits: 3
PED 451 - Legal Aspects of Sport Credits: 3
PED 452 - Sport Finance and Economics Credits: 3
PED 491 - Managing Organizations for Sport and Physical Activity Credits: 3
PED 492 - Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise Credits: 3
PED 498 - Internship in Sport Management Credits: 9