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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Sport Management, B.S.

This area of study is designed for students interested in working in leadership positions within the fitness and/or sport industry. The Sport Management major provides coursework and experiences related to the management and administration of athletics, coaching, and organizations within the sport industry.

Core Curriculum Requirements (43-45 credits)

(See here.)

Sport Management majors are required to take the following courses and are advised to take them as part of their Core Curriculum requirements:

Major Core Requirements (39 credits)

Concentration

Choose one interdisciplinary concentration:

Sport Administration (15 credits)

Choose 15 credit hours from the following courses:

Coaching Management (15-16 credits)

Select from the following courses (please note that some courses will have prerequisites):

Required (3 credits)

Select 12 to 13 credits from the following:

Professional Fieldwork (6-12 credits)

Electives

Students should consult their academic advisors in selecting elective courses to complete the 120 semester hours required for graduation.

Major Grade Point Average (GPA)

A 2.5 cumulative and in major grade point average is required for admission and graduation for this major. (All ESHE, and HLTH courses are used for the calculation of the major grade point average.)

Total Credits Needed for Degree: 120