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SPMG 400 Sport Studies Internship

Working under supervision in a community setting, the internship will emphasize theory, knowledge and skills needed when working with and within groups and organizations. Student will be expected to complete 67 clock hours of direct service to individuals, groups or organizations for each credit hour awarded. A learning Contract encompassing job requirements, learning objectives and methods will be utilized in student's evaluation.

1-12

Prerequisites

SPMG 298

SPMG 410 Sport Law and Risk Management

The structure of the legal system, introduces the case study method, aspects of constitutional law, labor and anti-trust law, tort law, product liability, contract law, administrative and statutory law applicable to the sport industry. The course also covers establishing a risk management system for facilities and sports programs.

3

Prerequisites

ENGL 100 and (BUAD 235 or COMM 235) and SPMG 211

SPMG 428 Marketing and Public Relations in Sport

The course is designed to prepare students with the tools needed to develop effective marketing and public relations strategies for sports and athletic programs. A myriad of topics such as marketing, advertising, public relations theories, consumer behavior and practical applications will be explored. Emphasis will be on developing students?? written and verbal communication skills. The course content is in line with recommendations of the relevant professional associations regarding the marketing and public relations of sport management.

3

Prerequisites

PHED 211 and PHED 212 and ENGL 100 and ECON 201 and ECON 202