Minor in Sport Management
Sport Management Standards
HPSS offers undergraduates a Minor in Sport Management. In completing the minor, candidates will gain skills necessary to become qualified sport managers. To complete the Sport Management minor, students are required to obtain 27 credits of coursework which includes the core and two objective areas:
Core Requirements (24 credits). Courses include Individual and Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, Introduction to Sport Psychology, Introduction to Sport Law, Sport Marketing, Sport Communication, Facility Planning and Design, and Sport Management Practicum.
Elective Courses (3 credits). Students select coursework, in collaboration with their major advisor, that provides knowledge and skill to benefit the student in their future career.
Candidates must also achieve the following in addition to completing the course requirements:
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A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in all required and elective minor courses.
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A minimum GPA of 2.75 in the minor.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HPSS 3322 | Introduction to Sport Psychology | 3 |
| HPSS 3364 | Introduction to Sport Law | 3 |
| HPSS 3366 | Sport Marketing | 3 |
| HPSS 4473 | Sport Facilities and Event Management | 3 |
| HPSS 4492 | Practicum in Sport Management | 3 |
| MGT 3312 | Individual and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| CMP 3347 | Sport Communication | 3 |
| MGT 4473 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| Sport Management Elective Courses (3 credits): | 3 | |
| Sports Officiating | ||
| Coaching Philosophy and Ethics | ||
| Organization and Administration of Sport Programs | ||
| Issues in Sport | ||
| Any Coaching Methods Course | ||
| Other courses as approved by Coaching Minor Advisor | ||
| Total Credits | 27 | |
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When workshop relates to Sport Management.