| Department: | Human Performance and Sport Sciences / College of Education and Human Performance |
| Hours Required: | 120 |
| Categories: | Major, Minor, Undergraduate |
| Delivery: | Online |
Sports management is a growing career field, and the Human Performance, Recreation, and Community Service degree will prepare you for this competitive job market. Learning takes place in and out of the classroom for majors in this area of study. Included in the program are opportunities for students to participate in internships where they will gain on-site training in recreational settings.
Careers
Graduates who complete this program may find themselves employed as a recreational programming director at a Boys and Girls Club, a state park, a collegiate intramural program, a youth services facility, or a variety of other options.
Learning Goals
- Our graduates can communicate effectively with a variety of audiences. Our graduates can communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
- Our graduates demonstrate an understanding of professionalism and ethical practice Exercise Science.
- Our graduates can think critically, solve problems and make informed decisions.
- Our graduates utilize information technology to enhance learning, professional development and improve client health status.
- Our graduates understand Exercise Science content and are able to demonstrate the necessary skills to enter the workforce as a personal trainer or health professional.
The Bachelor of Science in Human Performance, Recreaction, and Community Service requires a total of 121 hours. Some of the courses required for this degree include the following:
- Methods of Teaching Individual/Dual Activities
- Methods of Teaching Team Activities
- Lifeguarding
- Personal and Community Health
- First Aid and Safety/CPR
- School and Community Recreation
To obtain a bachelor of science degree with a major in human performance, recreation, and community service, the student must earn a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in the major, complete the pattern of courses listed below, and choose the electives which would support the occupational directions being pursued. Students select an emphasis area to provide specific curriculum for their professional goals. The emphasis areas are sports management and community service. This program is a non-teaching degree. The student is required to successfully complete an exit interview with the department chair as a requirement for graduation. Exit interviews will take place no later than four (4) weeks prior to graduation.
University Requirement – 2 hours
GSTD 1002 Freshman Seminar
General Education – 35 hours
Core Requirements – 62 hours
EDUC 2023 K-12 Education Technology
ESCI 3003 Motor Learning and Development
HKR 1113 Methods of Teaching Individual/Dual Activities
HKR 1123 Methods of Teaching Team Activities
HKR 3653 Leadership in HKR
HKR 4323 Organization and Administration of Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation
HKR 4343 History and Philosophy of Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation
HS 1403 Personal and Community Health
HS 2043 Human Anatomy and Physiology
HS 2413 First Aid and Safety/CPR
HS 3243 Kinesiology & Biomechanics
SM 2003 Introduction to Sport Management
SM 2013 Critical Issues in Sport Management
SM 3623 Psychology of Sports
SM 4003 Facility & Event Management
SM 4013 Legal & Ethical Issues in Sports
SM 4652 Sport Management Practicum I
SM 4676 Sport Management Internship I
SM 4686 Sport Management Internship II
Students must select ONE Concentration area and complete the designated courses:
Athletic Administration Concentration – 21 hours
HKR 4383 Workshop in HKR & Sports
MGMT 2003 Business Communications
SM 3313 Sports Marketing
SM 3633 Sport Promotion & Financial Management
SM 4333 Sports Governance
Select 6 hours from designated Major electives.
Coaching Concentration – 21 hours
AT 3023 Strength & Conditioning
ESCI 3043 Nutrition & Human Performance
HKR 4383 Workshop in HKR & Sports
HS 4023 Pharmacology in Sports
SM 3323 Instructional Techniques in Coaching
Select 6 hours from designated Major electives.
Sports Information Concentration – 21 hours
HKR 4383 Workshop in HKR & Sports
MCOM 1003 Intro to Mass Communication
MCOM 2123 Graphic Software Applications
MCOM 4003 Media Law & Ethics
MM 2003 Reporting & Writing for the Mass Media
SM 3103 Sport Information Management
SM 3313 Sports Marketing
Major Electives for Sport Information Major
HKR 2812 Theory and Fundamentals of Basketball
HKR 2822 Theory and Fundamentals of Football
HKR 3832 Theory and Fundamentals of Baseball & Softball
HKR 3842 Theory and Fundamentals of Track and Field
HKR 3852 Theory and Fundamentals of Tennis & Volleyball
HS 2443 Techniques in the Prevention & Care Athletic Injuries
REC 3052 Officiating Fall Sports
REC 3062 Officiating Spring Sports
Minor Requirements:
Minor in Exercise Science – 17 hours
ESCI 3003 Motor Learning and Development
ESCI 4333 Instrumentation and Physiological Assessment
ESCI 4652 Exercise Science Practicum I
HS 2043 Human Anatomy and Physiology
HS 3243 Kinesiology and Biomechanics
HS 4023 Pharmacology in Sports
Since this is a highly specialized area, it is strongly suggested that the following courses
be taken as foundational course work electives: BIOL 2003, HS 1403, HS 2413, HS
4243, and HS 4023.
Minor in Sport Management – 18 hours
SM 2003 Introduction to Sport Management
SM 4003 Facility and Event Management
SM 4013 Legal and Ethical Issues in Sports
SM 4333 Sports Governance
Select 6 hours from the following:
AT 3023 Strength and Conditioning
ESCI 3043 Nutrition & Human Performance
SM 2013 Critical Issues in Sport Management
SM 3313 Sports Marketing
SM 3323 Instructional Techniques in Coaching
SM 3623 Psychology of Sport
