Sport Management

Departments/Programs:

Sport Management Minor (18 hours)
Courses
HHP 173 Sport Communication and Marketing	3 hours
HHP 175 Introduction to Sport Management and Leadership	3 hours
HHP 240 Administration and Human Resource Management	3 hours
Select 9 hours from the following courses: HHP 170 Sport Law 1 HHP 171 Sport Law II HHP 220 Sport Facility and Event Management HHP 222 Sport Finance HHP 223 Current Issues and Ethics in Sport HHP 275 Sport and Exercise Psychology HHP 276 Socio-Cultural Aspects of Sport	9 hours

HHP 173 Sport Communication and Marketing (3 hours)

This course directs students to a better understanding of the theoretical backbone that makes sport marketing and communication such a unique subject to study. The ever-expanding field of sport management, sport marketing and communication provides a comprehensive treatment of public relations practice and marketing within sport. Rather than address public relations only as a means of supporting the marketing function or leveraging the media's interest in an event or organization, the student will recognize public relations as a function that is integral to many aspects of a sport organization's goals.

(Normally offered each fall semester.)

HHP 175 Introduction to Sport Management and Leadership (3 hours)

A course introducing students to the theoretical foundations in sport management and leadership. Students will not only be engaged in the historical concepts of sport management but also will address global perspectives, current research and development in the sport management and leadership field.

(Normally offered each semester.)

HHP 240 Administration and Human Resource Management (3 hours)

A course designed to provide students with the basic principles and applications of management and leadership as they relate to the sport industry. Topics include functions of management, organizational behavior, management theories, management style, human resource management, and theories and styles of leadership as they pertain to the sport industry.

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.

(Normally offered each fall semester.)

HHP 170 Sport Law 1 (2 hours)

A course designed to provide students with an introduction to the U.S. legal system as presented and applied to contexts of relevant to the sport industry. Students will also be introduced to fundamental legal principles of significance to sport management. Students will analyze numerous cases and the legal concepts and analyses presented to gain a deeper understanding of legal issues in various coaching, governance, management, and sport participation scenarios.

Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.

(Normally offered each fall semester.)

HHP 171 Sport Law II (2 hours)

A course designed to expand students' knowledge of the fundamental aspects of the U.S. legal system as presented through the management context of the sport industry. Legal topics will be integrated with management topics to refresh students' knowledge and understanding of key legal topics as well as delve deeper into the analysis and application of fundamental legal principles. Students will also analyze numerous cases that highlight relevant legal issues in sport to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Prerequisite(s): HHP 170 Sport Law 1 and sophomore standing.