Skill Award in Sports Management

This skill award will emphasis the management of sports programs and events, including organization of personnel, facilities, budgeting, while implementing legal and ethical practices, including Title IX considerations. 

 
 
Required courses:
KIN 177First-Aid Responding To Emergencies3
KIN 180Introduction to Sport Management3
BUS 175Introduction to Management3
Select one (1) of the following:
Introduction to Kinesiology3
Sports Officiating3
Introduction to Recreation, Individual, and Team Sports3
Women in Sport3
Health and Social Justice3
Sport and Exercise Psychology 3
Introduction to Sports Information3
Introduction to Business3
Principles of Money Management3
Total Units12

Skill Award Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Sports Management Skill Award will:

1. Demonstrate functional knowledge of organizing and managing an athletic or recreational department, and/or sporting event, including financial aspects and facility and personnel management. 

2. Demonstrate an understanding of moral, ethical, and legal practices.  

3. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the budgeting and fundraising principles to manage finances of an athletic and sport related organization. 

 

Career Opportunities

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