Undergraduate Sport Management Course Descriptions

Bachelor's Degree • Admission • Business Minor •Curriculum • Course Descriptions • Fieldwork

100 Orientation to Sport Management (1) Overview of the sports industry and Sport Management major. Taken the first semester as pre-major.

250 Foundations of Sport Management (3) An introduction to the scope of the sport enterprise including why business is involved in sport and an overall evaluation of sport management as a profession. Prereq: 100

290 Practicum 1 (3) Supervised part-time field experience at an approved site for the purpose of clarifying career goals. Requires a minimum of 120 clock hours. Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.

330 Sport Communication (3) An introduction to the communications industry and its relationship with sport. Students will explore cultural issues, such as gender and ethnicity, and their relationship to sport and media. The course will also provide students opportunities to develop practical communication skills and learn how media and sport interact. Prereq: Progression to Sport Management.

340 Sport Finance (3) This course enables students to understand the importance of budgeting and finance in the sports industry. Students will also be introduced to the basic fundamentals of investing and accountin, and how they relate to the sport industry. Prereq: Progression to Sport Management.

350 Sport Management: Theory to Practice (3) Overview of managerial theories and applications including responsibilities and practices associated with broad perspectives of sport enterprise.

360 Sport Governance (3) The primary focus is the organizational structure, authority and functions of governing bodies. Special emphasis is given to the role of the National Collegiate Athletic Association in collegiate athletics.

370 Event Management (3) Study of the various principles involved in the organization, promotion, and management of special events. Students will combine theory and practice through experience with assigned special events. Prereq: Progression to Sport Management or consent of instructor.

380 Special Topics (1-3) Study in selected disciplinary or professional areas of Sport Management. May be repeated. Prereq: Progression to Sport Management.

390 Practicum II (3) Supervised part-time experience at an approved site offering sport management opportunities. Requires a minimum of 120 clock hours. Prereq: 290 and progression to Sport Management. Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.

415 Development and Maintenance of Recreation, Leisure, and Athletic Facilities (3) Principles of designing, planning, equipping, operating, and maintaining various facilities. Elements of risk management and safety are incorporated into the design process. Prereq: 310, Sport Management 350, or consent of instructor.

440 Sport Marketing (3) Application of fundamental marketing concepts to the sport industry. Marketing research, promotions, fund raising, advertising, and assessment of marketing programs specific to sport will be covered. The historical development of sport marketing will be included. Prereq: Marketing 300 and progression to Sport Management.

450 Legal Aspects of Sport (3) Identification and application of various areas of law to sport industry. Includes how constitutional law, contract law, anti-trust law, and tort law impact sport management decisions. Special emphasis placed on discrimination in sport (e.g., race, gender, ethnicity, and disability). Prereq: Progression to Sport Management.

460 Development and Revenue Generation in Sport (3) Designed to provide overview of theories, strategies, and techniques used in the production of revenue for sport organizations and through sporting events. Emphasis on developing balanced, multifaceted programs that target a variety of constituencies in the sport industry.

490 Sport Management Internship (6-12) Supervised work experience at an approved site offering sport management opportunities. Emphasis on managerial tasks and administrative procedures. Requires a minimum of 480 clock hours. Prereq: Progression to Sport Management, overall 2.5 GPA (transfer work included), completion of all 300-level requirements, and senior standing. Enrollment for two semesters (6 hours each) or one semester (12 hours). Total 12 hours required. Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.

493 Directed Independent Studies (3) Independent study in a specialized area of sport management. Prereq: Progression to Sport Management. May be repeated. Maximum of 9 hours.

Admissions Coordinator
Margy Wirtz-Henry

Phone: 865-974-7154
mwirtz@utk.edu

Contact the Department of Exercise, Sport, and Leisure Studies

1914 Andy Holt Ave.
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University of Tennessee
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