268 SPORT MANAGEMENT Sport Management Program Outcomes Knowledge: The successful individual in the sport management profession will: 1. Understand and apply the principles of health, physical fitness and sports. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of exercise physiology in multiple settings. 3. Understand and respond to domestic and global environments ultimately applied to amateur and professional sports. 4. Recognize and analyze trends and current practices in administration, ultimately applied to amateur and professional sports. 5. Demonstrate the ability to respond and initiate change based on market trends and consumer demand. Skills: The successful individual in the sport management profession will: 1. Explain fitness and health principles to clients, consumers and other non-specialists. 2. Administer programs within the business setting, ultimately applied to fitness, education, health and sports programs. 3. Communicate effectively in speaking and writing with people of diverse social, business and professional backgrounds internal and external to the organization. 4. Acquire the ability to identify relevant issues, analyze their interrelationships and conceptualize solutions for specific business, domestic and global problems. 5. Use information technology to enhance efficiency and productivity within the business environment. Values: The successful individual in the sport management profession will: 1. Demonstrate an openness to various perspectives and respect for experts and professionals in the field. 2. Promote zeal for values, causes and public issues related to the profession. 3. Demonstrate ethical decision making within the profession. 4. Demonstrate ability to function collaboratively as a leader and/or member of business team. SPORT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS For a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sport Management, a student must complete 45 hours in courses from Kinesiology and Business as well as designated supporting courses.
269 18 hours of kinesiology core courses: KINS 131 Foundations of Sport Management (3 credits) KINS 133 Dynamics Of Health & Nutrition (3 credits) KINS 230 Coaching and Sports Theory (3 credits) KINS 448 Administration of Kinesiological Strategies (3 credits) KINS 495 Internship (3 credits) KINS 499 Capstone (3 credits) 6 hours kinesiology elective courses selected from the following: KINS 249 Anatomical Kinesiology (2 credits) KINS 337 Adaptive Kinesiology (2 credits) KINS 395 Internship (up to 3 credits) 18 hours of business core courses: BUMG 112 Principles of Management (3 credits) BUMG 205 Business Law (3 credits) BUMK 220 Principles of Marketing (3 credits) BUAC 225 Principles of Financial Accounting (3 credits) BUFN 310 Finance I (3 credits) BUMG 354 Human Resource Management (3 credits) of business elective courses selected from the following: BUAC 226 Principles of Managerial Accounting (3 credits) BUMG 250 Business Communications (3 credits) BUMG 320 Organizational Behavior (3 credits) BUMG 344 Operations Management (3 credits) 9-10 hours of required supporting general education courses: PHIL 225 Applied Ethics: Business or PHIL 212 General Ethics (3 credits) BIOL 102 or BIOL 115 (3 or 4 credits) MATH 117 Precalculus with Algebra OR MATH 110 Math as a Liberal Art AND MATH 090 Intermediate Algebra of additional required supporting course: CIS 201 Advanced Computer Applications in Business (3 credits) (Satisfies general education technology proficiency)
270 Sport Management Minor For a Minor in Sport Management, a student must complete 24 credit hours in the following courses: 9 credits in Kinesiology courses: KINS 131 Foundations of Sport Management (3 credits) KINS 230 Coaching and Sports Theory (3 credits) KINS 448 Administration of Kinesiological Strategies (3 credits) 15 credits in Business/Accounting courses: BUMG 112 Principles of Management (3 credits) BUMG 205 Business Law (3 credits) BUMK 220 Principles of Marketing (3 credits) BUAC 225 Principles of Financial Accounting (3 credits) BUMG 354 Human Resource Management (3 credits) INTERNSHIPS Sport Management majors must complete at least one 3-credit internship in the last year of studies. All internships must be identified and approved by the Director of Sport Management and follow guidelines for internships as outlined by Career Services. SENIOR PERFORMANCE This university requirement is fulfilled through the successful completion of KINS 499 Capstone. This course requires a comprehensive paper and oral presentation that will integrate information, experiences and documentation gained through the primary internship, and major and general education course work. Departmental and general education outcomes will be assessed in this course. APPLICATION TO MAJOR Prior to applying to the Sport Management major, a student must have successfully completed: 1. Overall GPA of 2.0 or a grade of C or better. 2. Prerequisite Courses Core Courses KINS 131 Foundations of Sport Management BUMG 112 Principles of Management Supporting Course CIS 201 Advanced Computer Applications in Business
271 General Education Courses Cornerstone I & II BIOL 102 Biology of the Human Body OR BIOL 115 Fundamental Cell Biology and Genetics 3. Application and Selection Process After successfully completing the prerequisite courses in the major with a C or better, and the supporting prerequisite courses with a C- or better, the student may apply to the program. Applications are due either on October 1st or February 1st of the second year of the student s program or, in the case of transfers, the 2nd semester at Clarke. Students will not be allowed to register for 200-level courses and above prior to acceptance into the major, except with the permission of the Program Director. KINESIOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS KINS 131 FOUNDATIONS OF SPORT MANAGEMENT This course includes: organization and administration of various phases of kinesiological strategies, athletics and intramurals. Standards, policies, programs, supervision and problems of each are stressed. KINS 133 DYNAMICS OF HEALTH & NUTRITION An overview course in health, wellness and disease. General characteristics, predisposing factors, symptoms, prevention and treatment of selected diseases and illnesses are discussed. Wellness principles and their incorporation into a healthy lifestyle are also presented. The importance of nutrition in human performance is also covered. KINS 230 COACHING AND SPORT THEORY Skill analysis, teaching progression, coaching philosophies, coaching skills, practice management, psychology of coaching, coaching methods and the organization of individual, dual and team sports. This course also covers ethical behavior and the qualities of professionals in the field. KINS 249 ANATOMICAL KINESIOLOGY Application of the principles of anatomy and the analysis and evaluation of human movement. The course content includes a study of the biomechanical components of the human body with an emphasis placed on the effects of internal and external forces on movement problems. KINS 337 ADAPTIVE KINESIOLOGY A general survey of exceptional individuals and an introduction to special education. Students will learn to identify problems within the psychomotor domain. Students will learn assessment skills, the development of the IEP, and developmental and prescriptive teaching. This course includes active involvement with students of special needs, the development of teaching activities for specific skills and familiarity with resources available through community and state agencies.
272 KINS 395 INTERNSHIP Individual off-campus laboratory or field experiences that provide valuable, supervised practical experience. cv KINS 448 ADMINISTRATION OF KINESIOLOGICAL STRATEGIES Prepares students for administrative skills in health, physical education, recreation, intramurals and athletics in the private and public sectors. The course includes organization, skills and management strategies for each of these areas. The current trends, standards, policies, programs, supervision and problems in the field of study are stressed. KINS 495 INTERNSHIP Individual off-campus laboratory or field experiences that provide valuable, supervised practical experience. Prerequisite: Senior standing. KINS 499: CAPSTONE The Capstone course will review and assess major and general education outcomes. A required capstone paper will integrate information, experiences and documentation gained through the primary internship, major and general education course work.