Fall 2009 Courses
Course scheduling is subject to change. Days, times, instructors, class locations, and call numbers are available on the Directory of Classes.
Fall course information begins posting to the Directory of Classes in February; Summer course information begins posting in March; Spring course information begins posting in June. For course information missing from the Directory of Classes after these general dates, please contact the department or program.
- SPRT K4220x. Social-Historical Foundations of American Sport. 3 pts.
- SPRT K4620x. Sport Facility and Event Management. 3 pts.
- SPRT K4460x. Sports Law and Ethics. 3 pts.
- SPRT K4980x. Internship in Sports Management. 3 pts.
- SPRT K5150x. Seminar in Sports Business. 3 pts.
SPRT K4220. Social-Historical Foundations of American Sport. 3 pts.
Description
The foundation course for the Sports Management program is a chronological and topical examination of the history of American sport, beginning in the colonial era and ending in the present. The major events and trends in sports history are analyzed and placed within the broader context of American history, considering how historical processes influenced the rise of sport, and how sport influenced major social and cultural developments. Particular emphasis is given to the commercialization of sport. Throughout, students read seminal works on the history of sports. Through analysis of the historical, social, commercial, and economic context of American sport, the course teaches students to understand and manage contemporary issues in the business of sport.
SPRT K4620. Sport Facility and Event Management. 3 pts.
Description
This course provides students with an understanding of the complexity involved in sport facility and event management. Sport facility management includes a variety of activities such as planning and designing a sports facility, staff management, facility marketing, developing revenue streams, and facility scheduling and operating. Sport event management consists of identifying goals of the event and coordinating people in the organizations involved to achieve those goals with the resources available
SPRT K4460. Sports Law and Ethics. 3 pts.
Description
With specific reference to the role of the sports manager, this course provides an extensive overview of legal principles and ethical issues in professional sports. It begins with an introduction to the different fields of law and a survey of the broad issues related to sports law (such as antitrust exemption, labor law, and the athlete/agent relationship), before turning to consider the legal issues routinely faced by sports managers (such as the legal aspects of risk management). The course concludes with a study of the role and application of ethics in the decision-making process.
SPRT K4980. Internship in Sports Management. 3 pts.
Prerequisite
Advanced standing in the Sports Management program, with at least 18 points (6 courses) completed, or completion of the finance sequence through SPRT K4360 Sports Accounting and Finance.
Description
The Internship in Sports Management provides students not currently working in the industry with hands-on experience in a sports organization of their choice. Students will be required to successfully undertake, implement, and complete a timely, industry-specific project in a sports organization, under the supervision of an internship adviser. Students completing internships meet with their advisers at least four times per term to discuss the progress of their projects. At term’s end, students submit a written summary of their final projects to the internship adviser and the program director. Although students have broad flexibility in the types of organizations at which they might intern, the internship project(s) and terms of service must be approved, in advance, by the internship adviser and the Program Director. SPRT K4980 Internship in Sports Management is offered every term, including summer.
SPRT K5160. Seminar in Sports Media. 3 pts.
Description
Usually taken in the last semester of study, the Seminar in Sports Media is a capstone course in the finance sequence. Through historical and contemporary examination and analysis of sports media operations, it aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the elements crucial to success. Specific topics include managing talent, production staff, financing, marketing, and promotions.
