Introduces basic management components and processes used in the successful administration of school and college athletic programs. Topics include planning, organizing, and managing sports programs, personnel, and policies; game scheduling; finances and facilities; equipment and event management; student support services; and key legal issues.

Investigation of interrelationships among sport, culture, and society in an attempt to understand the role and function of sport in contemporary society. Overview of selected socio-cultural factors that influence and result from participation in sports.

An advanced course covering sport marketing, which includes a review of key sport marketing terms/concepts, in-depth experience writing s a sport marketer, and practical experience acting as a sport marketer. This course will instruct students n how to complete all aspects of an in-depth marketing plan. This is an undergraduate/graduate dual student course. Prereq: SPST 564 or ADMN 585.

This course goes beyond the basic principles of coaching and addresses advanced topics in coaching (talent identification, talent development) from both the science and the art of coaching technique and strategies. This course is structured as an upper division course in Sport Studies. Content includes topics related to the development of the field of coaching. The class makes extensive use of case studies and analysis of practical coaching situations for the betterment of coach development. This course combines lecture, small group discussion and practical application of material. Prereq: SPST 565.