HPER 1150 Introduction to Sports Management

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course provides an overview of sport and leisure from philosophical, historical, and organizational perspectives. It emphasizes the role of sport and leisure programs in communities, schools, commercial settings, and industrial settings, while also introducing professional and career development.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe the job responsibilities of sport management professionals.
Provide solutions to ethical problems in sport management.
Evaluate the strength and weakness of sport organizations.
Analyze the management strategies used by sport management professionals.
Identify potential career fields of interest within sport management.