Sport Studies/Sport Science (SPRT)

SPRT:100 Introduction to Sport Studies (3 Credits)

Introduction to sport studies explores the history, philosophy, and principles of today's sport industry within a practical, career-oriented framework. (Formerly 5550:100)

SPRT:160 Introduction to Coaching (3 Credits)

An introduction to the coaching profession. Discussion of the important technical and tactical elements of coaching athletes. (Formerly 5550:160)

SPRT:206 Coaching Basketball (3 Credits)

An introduction to coaching basketball. Discussion of the important technical and tactical elements of coaching basketball. (Formerly 5550:206)

SPRT:207 Coaching Track and Field (3 Credits)

An introduction to coaching track and field. Discussion of the important technical, tactical and psychological elements of coaching track and field. (Formerly 5550:207)

SPRT:208 Coaching Football (3 Credits)

An introduction to coaching football. Discussion of the important technical and tactical elements of coaching football. (Formerly 5550:208)

SPRT:209 Coaching Baseball (3 Credits)

An introduction to coaching baseball. Discussion of the important offensive, defensive, and technical and tactical elements of coaching baseball. (Formerly 5550:209)

SPRT:362 Sport History (3 Credits)

This course is designed to introduce students to sport in American History. The people, organizations and institutions that shaped the development of sport are examined. (Formerly 5550:362)

SPRT:364 Sport Ethics (3 Credits)

The focus of this course is the ethical behavior of sport participants and sport administrators studied within the context of the sport environment. (Formerly 5550:364)

SPRT:366 Sport Communication (3 Credits)

The focus of this course is on the important knowledge that administrators should have related to the field of sport communication. (Formerly 5550:366)

SPRT:368 Sport Facility Management (3 Credits)

This course has been designed to identify the systems approach for the effective management of the maintenance and operation of sport and recreation facilities. (Formerly 5550:368)

SPRT:370 Financial Aspects of Sport (3 Credits)

The focus of this course is related to the important knowledge that administrators should have related to the field of the financial aspects of sport. (Formerly 5550:370)

SPRT:375 Sport Performance Principles (3 Credits)

An introduction to important elements related to the physical aspects of sport performance. Discussion of the important physical elements of coaching athletes. (Formerly 5550:375)

SPRT:395 Field Experience (1-6 Credits)

Practical experience in an area related to physical education under supervision of faculty member. Student works with current physical education programs or exercise science settings. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits. Students must be in the Sport Science and Wellness Program to take 300/400 level courses. (Formerly 5550:395)

SPRT:409 Sport Behavior (3 Credits)

The focus of this course is the behavior of athletes and sport participants studied within the context of play, games, and sport. (Formerly 5550:409)

SPRT:410 Introduction to Sport Sociology (3 Credits)

Provides information to students about the sociological aspects of sport. (Formerly 5550:410)

SPRT:420 Fundamentals of Management Strategies in Sport (3 Credits)

This course seeks to explore, acquire, and discuss knowledge within the theoretical and applied management practices of sport, fitness, and instructional programs. Students must be in the Sport Science and Wellness Program to take 300/400 level courses. (Formerly 5550:420)

SPRT:422 Sport Planning/Promotion (3 Credits)

Analysis of marketing/promotions from a sport manager's perspective. Emphasis on marketing strategy, tactics and development in sport delivery systems. (Formerly 5550:422)

SPRT:424 Sports Leadership (3 Credits)

Introduces students to current issues related to leadership, management, and supervision. Examines current sport leadership research and governance structure of amateur and professional sport organizations. (Formerly 5550:424)

SPRT:453 Principles of Coaching (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: Admission to the Sport Science and Wellness Program. Basics for becoming a successful coach. Discussion of principles applying to most sports, players and coaches. Ten clinical hours required. Students must be in the Sport Science and Wellness Program to take 300/400 level courses. (Formerly 5550:453)

SPRT:462 Legal Aspects of Physical Activity (2 Credits)

Overview legal and ethical elements of greatest concern to specialists in sport and physical activity. Cases used to illustrate specific points. Topics vary. (Formerly 5550:462)