PED 1350 - Introduction to Sport Management

3 cr

This course is an investigation into the relationships, philosophies, goals, and missions within the management of athletic, recreation, and other sport programs. Areas of study include the history and evolution of sports management, current trends in the profession, career options and professional development, and an introduction to topical areas such as fund-raising, management, marketing, media outlets and the economics of sport. There is also a portion of the course dedicated to service-learning, in which students will partner with a community organization to provide services.
Every semester