SPORT MANAGEMENT (SMG)
SMG 122 - BADMINTON
Prerequisite: None
Each section meets two hours per week (or equivalency) for a half semester. Each section earns one semester credit. Sport skills and activities are taught for recreational and health outcomes. Special corrective work is given to meet individual needs upon recommendation of the school physician. Graded S/U.
Credit: 1
SMG 124 - BILLIARDS
Prerequisite: None
Each section meets two hours per week (or equivalency) for a half semester. Each section earns one semester credit. Sport skills and activities are taught for recreational and health outcomes. Special corrective work is given to meet individual needs upon recommendation of the school physician. Graded S/U.
Credit: 1
SMG 125 - BOWLING
Prerequisite: None
Each section meets two hours per week (or equivalency) for a half semester. Each section earns one semester credit. Sport skills and activities are taught for recreational and health outcomes. Special corrective work is given to meet individual needs upon recommendation of the school physician. Graded S/U.
Credit: 1
SMG 133 - GOLF I
Prerequisite: None
Each section meets two hours per week (or equivalency) for a half semester. Each section earns one semester credit. Sport skills and activities are taught for recreational and health outcomes. Special corrective work is given to meet individual needs upon recommendation of the school physician. Graded S/U.
Credit: 1
SMG 147 - TENNIS I
Prerequisite: None
Each section meets two hours per week (or equivalency) for a half semester. Each section earns one semester credit. Sport skills and activities are taught for recreational and health outcomes. Special corrective work is given to meet individual needs upon recommendation of the school physician. Graded S/U.
Credit: 1
SMG 151 - VOLLEYBALL
Prerequisite: None
Each section meets two hours per week (or equivalency) for a half semester. Each section earns one semester credit. Sport skills and activities are taught for recreational and health outcomes. Special corrective work is given to meet individual needs upon recommendation of the school physician. Graded S/U.
Credit: 1
SMG 161 - INTRODUCTION TO SPORT, RECREATION, AND LEISURE
Prerequisite: None
A survey of the historical development of recreation and leisure and its corresponding philosophical and theoretical thought. Understanding of and ability to facilitate leisure lifestyles and use of leisure resources throughout the human life span.
Credit: 3
SMG 168 - FIELD EXPERIENCE IN SPORT I
Prerequisite: None
Initial experience in various leisure delivery settings at approved sites under qualified personnel. 30-60 clock hours minimum.
Credit: 1
SMG 238 - FIELD EXPERIENCE IN SPORT II
Prerequisite: SMG 168
Field experience in approved leisure, sport, or therapeutic recreation service delivery systems with qualified supervisor during sophomore or junior year following completion of prerequisite major courses. 60 clock hours minimum, with exposure to various sites and clientele.
Credit: 2
SMG 255 - LEADERSHIP: THEORY AND PRACTICE
Prerequisite: None
An introduction to theories, approaches, and styles of leadership utilized in the recreation profession. Topics for study include decision- making strategies, motivation techniques, communication, non-verbal communication, group dynamics, diversity, trends, values, ethics, and vision.
Credit: 3
SMG 262 - FACILITIES DESIGN/EVENT MANAGEMENT IN SPORT
Prerequisite: SMG 161 or permission
This course examines the principles and procedures for planning, designing, operating, and maintaining the facilities, resources, and areas of leisure services. This course increases the awareness of knowledge and skills in event planning and management as applied to a variety of sport and recreational settings.
Credit: 3
SMG 270 - INTRODUCTION TO TOURISM
Prerequisite: None
An introduction to the various facets of tourism and the tourism industry. The relationships among psychological, sociological, anthropological economic and environmental issues associated with tourism will be examined.
Credit: 3
SMG 310 - CURRENT TRENDS IN SPORT
Prerequisite: Sophomore status
The purpose of this course is for students to learn about current trends related to the management and operation of resort, private club properties, sport and recreational values. This course will be a project-based course which will encourage students to study and explore the historical development, economic influence and demographic impact of these various venues. Topics will include private club and resort management, sport and recreational management, customer service, advertising, outdoor programming, and diversity implications.
Credit: 3
SMG 360 - RESEARCH IN SPORT
Prerequisite: MATH 108
This course includes the investigation of current issues and research in sport management. It also incorporates using computer applications such as SPSS software to analyze research data and business statistics.
Credit: 3
SMG 404 - PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND COACHING
Prerequisite: CIS 170, or SMG 161; PSYC 101 recommended
Acquaints the student with the wide realm of sports in modern society. A discussion of general psychological factors which characterize sports, such as personality of the athlete, personality of the coach, motivation, emotion, aggression, and social factors which are unique in sports and coaching.
Credit: 3
SMG 405 - MANAGEMENT OF SPORT
Prerequisite: MGT 240
Analysis of administration philosophy, standards, policies and procedures in the sport industry.
Credit: 3
SMG 415 - SPORT MARKETING
Prerequisite: MKT 233
This course provides basic principles of marketing and the nuances of such applied to the managed sport industry (i.e., intercollegiate athletics, youth sports, professional sport, recreation, fitness, multi-sport club operations, etc.) Students will examine and utilize basic marketing principles in the domain of sport. Topics will include sport products and services, marketing strategies, consumer behavior, research and information management, promotions, targeting, segmenting, positioning, and sponsorship.
Credit: 3
SMG 435 - GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES IN SPORT
Prerequisite: None
An interdisciplinary examination of sport as a global phenomenon. Historical, cultural, economic, and governance perspectives will be considered.
Credit: 3
SMG 440 - PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR IN SPORT MANAGEMENT
Prerequisite: SMG 161
Professional trends and issues including legislation, laws, credentialing, accreditation, ethical and social issues, regulations, advocacy, and changes in management and health care.
Credit: 3
SMG 450 - INTERNSHIP IN SPORT
Prerequisite: Permission
A full-time, 12-week, 480-hour experience in an approved sport recreation and/or leisure agency setting under the direction of a qualified university supervisor.
Credit: 6
SMG 572 - SPORT MANAGEMENT
Prerequisite:
Analysis of administration, philosophy, standards, policies and procedures for implementing sports programs. Development of an understanding of the administrative analysis and its relationship to decision making.
Credit: 3
SMG 574 - SOCIAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN SPORT
Prerequisite:
An historical, philosophical, and sociological examination of ethical and social issues related to sport in its dimensions as play, competition, leisure, education, and work.
Credit: 3
SMG 580 - SPORT MARKETING AND PROMOTION
Prerequisite:
This course is an examination of the marketing and promotion of professional, intercollegiate, and recreational sport.
Credit: 3
SMG 581 - LEGAL ASPECTS IN SPORT ORGANIZATIONS
Prerequisite:
An examination of the U.S. legal system as it relates to the sport industry specifically. Topics to be considered include liability, negligence, discrimination, defenses, and contracts. Special attention will be directed toward laws and court cases that are pertinent to the sport and recreation professional, e.g. Title IX, Title VII, ADA.
Credit: 3