Credit Course Schedules

Students will develop an understanding of the various components of the coaching profession with emphasis on coaching philosophy, sport pedagogy, sport psychology, and sport physiology. All students will have an opportunity to become certified in the Coaching Principles portion of the American Sport Education Program (ASEP). Students will also be provided an overview of the philosophical and sociological aspects of coaching, coaching trends, and related issues. No requisites. J occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will examine the principles, policies, and procedures utilized in program development and delivery for public, private, and commercial fitness/recreation settings. The course will place special focus on understanding participant leisure behavior and needs and then creating programming to respond to those needs. No requisites. J occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will examine the field of sport media as it relates to the sport industry. Students will be introduced to the relationship between sport and the media while analyzing their historical development. Additionally, students will be introduced to sport through various media outlets while analyzing sport media managements. Lastly, students will assess the future of sport media and the different trends and strategies within the industry. No requisites. J occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will explore promotion and advertisement, marketing, and sales as they pertain to the sport enterprise, including decision making and planning from the sport manager?s perspective and sponsorship strategies utilized in the sports industry. Specific topics include: the nature of sport marketing, studies of sport consumers and consumer behaviors, marketing analytics, the sport product, managing sport brands, licensing, pricing and promotions, sales, electronic media, public relations, and the marketing mix. Also examined will be the legal aspects of sports marketing and ideas for future trends. Prerequisite: ENG 1510. J occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will examine the youth sport movement by exploring a broad overview of the major topics in the area. Specifically, the course prepares students as program directors by focusing on related issues such as sport specialization, burnout, overuse injuries, and parent and coaching education. Information garnered in this course is relevant for sport management personnel, fitness professionals, teachers/coaches, and/or athletic trainers. Prerequisite: ENG 1510. J occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will be presented with an overview of sport history in the United States from 1900 to the present. Utilizing film (i.e., past and present movies and documentaries) as the platform, students will examine social, political, and economic make-up and the ability of sport to effect and shape institutions. Particular focus will be given to social class, race and ethnicity, gender, community, technology, and commercialization through the media. Prerequisite: ENG 1510. J occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus