Scope/motive of the study of sport from sociological, psychological, historical, economic, and scientific perspective. Issues in sport.

Aspects of managing sport facilities/events. Conceptualization of sports events. Event management planning process, budgeting, site selection, booking, ticketing, sponsorship.

Principles, policies, and procedures in administration and management of sports programs at interscholastic/intercollegiate levels.

Financial aspects of sport. Revenue producing strategies, budget preparation/analysis, controlling expenses. Tax support, municipal bonds, ticket sales, concessions, merchandising. Media, fund raising. prereq: SMGT or kin or rec major or instr consent

Fundamental theories/issues in sport marketing, grounded in traditional marketing principles. Unique applications to sport business industry.

Course covers international and governing body selection of host market, economic impact of hosting a sport event, media, communications, working with athletes, marketing, event operations, host politics and culture. Students will also participate in wellness and rec as presented by our Chinese partners.

Foundation of revenue production in sport management. Necessary skills related to revenue production and sales processes as they apply to the business of sport. prereq: Sport Management major or instr consent

Sport attracts literally millions of followers around the world, in the United States alone the NRDC, makes note of the following, “13% of Americans follow science, but 63% follow sports”. Sport has a unique and unparalleled influence globally over not just people but industries. Over the past few years the sport industry has embraced increasingly visible and influential positions supporting sustainability and environmental protection and this course will focus on the sport industry and its conquest to be a leader in the field of “green”. Specifically focusing on the initiatives of Major League Baseball (MLB), which has in conjunction with its professional counterparts have made statements on the record that encourage all clubs and venues to address ecological issues including climate change, energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reductions, and selection of more environmentally friendly supplies.

U.S. legal system, its structure/terminology. Sport and Recreation legal aspects of contract law, statutory law, constitutional law, intellectual property, negligence, risk management. Managerial analysis, decision making. prereq: SMGT or REC major or instr consent

Students work with faculty and grad students on research, scholarly, or creative activities. Students assist with faculty scholarship or carry out projects under faculty supervision. prereq: Undergrad, instr consent