PED 1350 - Introduction to Sports Administration

3 cr

This course is an investigation into the relationships, philosophies, goals, and missions within the administration of athletic, recreation, and physical education 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 significant portion of class dedicated to service-learning, in which students will partner with a community organization to provide administrative services.
Every semester