Sport Studies, Sport Management, BS
Bachelor of Science in Education, Sport Studies Sport Management (555236BS)
More on the Sport Management major
Contact Information
Dr. Judith Juvancic-Heltzel
Interim School Director
Sport Science & Wellness Education
InfoCision 317
(330)972-6273
jaj52@uakron.edu
Dr. Matthew Juravich
Associate Professor
Program Director - Sport Studies
(330)972-2308
mjuravich@uakron.edu
Program Information
A Bachelor's degree in Sport Studies with a concentration in Sport Management paves the way to a variety of career opportunities in the sport and recreation industry that involve leadership, management, coaching, programming, marketing, sales, finance and legal aspects.
The following information has official approval of the School of Sport Science and Wellness Education and The College of Health Professions, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (DPR) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 34 | |
| Sports Studies Requirement | 41 | |
| Sports Studies Electives | 18 | |
| Sport Studies Sport Management Concentration | 19 | |
| Additional Credits for Graduation * | 8 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| * | Bachelor's degrees require a minimum of 120 credit hours for graduation. |
Note: A grade of C or better in all 5550 courses is required for graduation.
General Education Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree must complete three tiers of General Education coursework. Tiers I and II provide students with foundational skills and breadth of disciplinary knowledge. Tier III courses require students to integrate knowledge, understand diverse perspectives, and think critically about complex issues. Courses tagged for Tier III may also fulfill major or Disciplinary Area requirements. | ||
| Tier I: Academic Foundations | 12 | |
Quantitative Reasoning: 3 credit hours | ||
Speaking: 3 credit hours | ||
Writing: 6 credit hours | ||
| Tier II: Disciplinary Areas | 22 | |
Arts/Humanities: 9 credit hours | ||
Natural Sciences: 7 credit hours | ||
Social Sciences: 6 credit hours | ||
| Tier III: Tagged Courses | ||
Select one class from each of the following subcategories: | ||
Complex Systems | ||
Critical Thinking | ||
Domestic Diversity | ||
Global Diversity | ||
Review the General Education Requirements page for detailed course listings. | ||
| Total Hours | 34 | |
Sports Studies Requirement
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 5550:100 | Introduction to Sport Studies | 3 |
| 5550:203 | Measurement & Evaluation in Physical Education | 3 |
| 5550:235 | Concepts of Motor Learning & Development | 3 |
| 5550:245 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| 5550:362 | Sport History | 3 |
| 5550:364 | Sport Ethics | 3 |
| 5550:409 | Sport Behavior | 3 |
| 5550:410 | Introduction to Sport Sociology | 3 |
| 5550:242 | Therapeutic Modalities | 3 |
| 5550:450 | Organization & Administration of Physical Education, Intramural and Athletics | 3 |
| 5550:452 | Foundations of Sport Science, Physical and Health Education | 3 |
| 5550:453 | Principles of Coaching | 3 |
| 5550:462 | Legal Aspects of Physical Activity | 2 |
| 5550:480 | Special Topics: Physical Education | 3 |
| or 5550:490 | Workshop in Physical Education | |
| Total Hours | 41 | |
Sports Studies Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 18 credits: | 18 | |
| 5550:xxx | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Sport Studies Sport Management Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 5550:366 | Sport Communication | 3 |
| 5550:368 | Sport Facility Management | 3 |
| 5550:370 | Financial Aspects of Sport | 3 |
| 5550:420 | Fundamentals of Management Strategies in Sport | 3 |
| 5550:422 | Sport Planning/Promotion | 3 |
| 5550:460 | Practicum in Physical Education | 4 |
| Total Hours | 19 | |
Recommended Sequence
| 1st Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| 3300:111 | English Composition I 1,2 | 3 |
| 3750:100 | Introduction to Psychology 1 | 3 |
| Natural Science Requirement with Lab 1 | 4 | |
| Math Requirement 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| 3300:112 | English Composition II 1,2 | 3 |
| 3850:100 | Introduction to Sociology 1 | 3 |
| 5550:100 | Introduction to Sport Studies | 3 |
| Speech/Oral Communication Requirement 1 | 3 | |
| Natural Science Requirement 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| 2nd Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| 5550:203 | Measurement & Evaluation in Physical Education | 3 |
| 5550:362 | Sport History | 3 |
| 5550:364 | Sport Ethics | 3 |
| 5550:xxx | SSWE Electives | 7 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| 5550:235 | Concepts of Motor Learning & Development | 3 |
| 5550:245 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| 5550:xxx | SSWE Electives | 3 |
| Arts Requirement | 3 | |
| Arts or Humanities Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| 3rd Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| 5550:368 | Sport Facility Management | 3 |
| 5550:462 | Legal Aspects of Physical Activity | 2 |
| Critical Thinking/Humanities Requirement 3 | 3 | |
| 5550:xxx | SSWE Electives | 7 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| 5550:409 | Sport Behavior | 3 |
| 5550:410 | Introduction to Sport Sociology | 3 |
| 5550:452 | Foundations of Sport Science, Physical and Health Education | 3 |
| 5550:453 | Principles of Coaching | 3 |
| Complex Systems Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| 4th Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| 5550:420 | Fundamentals of Management Strategies in Sport | 3 |
| 5550:422 | Sport Planning/Promotion | 3 |
| 5550:424 | Sports Leadership | 3 |
| 5550:480 | Special Topics: Physical Education | 3 |
| 5550:xxx | SSWE Elective | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| 5550:366 | Sport Communication | 3 |
| 5550:370 | Financial Aspects of Sport | 3 |
| 5550:450 | Organization & Administration of Physical Education, Intramural and Athletics | 3 |
| 5550:460 | Practicum in Physical Education | 4 |
| Global Diversity Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| 1 | Preadmission courses must average 2.5 GPA with an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher for admission to the program. |
| 2 | 3300:111 English Composition I and 3300:112 English Composition II must be completed with a“C” or better for admission to the major |
| 3 | Critical Thinking can double as a Humanities–see GE course listing (http://www.uakron.edu/general-education) or advisor |
Alert: By the end of your first 48 credit hours attempted, you must have completed your General Education Writing, Quantitative Reasoning, and Speaking requirements.