Introduction to the discipline of sport psychology. Explores behavioral, cognitive, and social psychology in relation to elite, collegiate and high school athletes, as well as recreational sport participants.

Major individuals, organizations, and trends that influenced the development of an American industry in sports, active recreation, and physical fitness. Readings, discussions, and research projects provide experience in the craft and utility of history.

A survey of basic concepts of sports media relations for students considering careers in school or college sports coaching or administration, media or related fields. The focus is on developing necessary skills, techniques and recommended media relations practices as well as social implications of the media in sports public relations including print, radio, television, the World Wide Web and social media.

An introductory study of sport marketing, which includes the basic principles, key scholars, relevant scholarship, and necessary experiential elements to aid students in understanding the discipline's applied and academic aspects. This course will introduce traditional marketing concepts as well as focus on the marketing of sport and through sport.