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2018-2019 Traditional Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Traditional Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Four-Year Plan: Sport Management and Leadership


Sample Four-Year Plan of Study 2018-2019

The following are sample plans of course requirements to complete the Sport Management and Leadership major in four years or eight semesters.

  • Each student’s experience will vary slightly, as this plan does not include transfer work or credit for prior learning (such as Advanced Placement-AP).
  • Math, English, and Reading placement is based on the student’s ACT/SAT scores or placement tests.
    • If fundamental courses are required, they should be taken within the first year.

NOTE: Four-year plans assume the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semester hours may be required to complete the degree.

Refer to the program page  or course descriptions  for additional information about this major and requirements to degree. 

Sport Management and Leadership Major with an Athletic Administration Emphasis

First Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
ECN 230 - Principles of Microeconomics  (Distributional Study #1) 3 BUS 150 - Pathways to Success: An Introduction to Business   3
GEN 110 - Composition I: Academic Writing   3 GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research   3
GEN 130 - Core I: Foundations of Critical Thinking   3 MAT 130 - Intermediate Algebra   3
Distributional Study #2 3 SML 144 - Introduction to Sport Management and Leadership   3
Distributional Study #3 3 Distributional Study #4 3
Total Semester Hours: 15 Total Semester Hours: 15

Second Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
ACC 210 - Financial Accounting Principles   3 CHG 223 - Psychology of Coaching and Team Building   3
CHG 222 - Principles and Organization of Athletic Coaching (2 semester hours)   2 ESS 220 - Sport and Exercise Psychology   3
PSY 200 - General Psychology  (Hidden pre-requisite) 3 GEN 3XX - Core II 3
Course from 9 semester hour group requirement* 3 Course from 9 semester hour group requirement* 3
Distributional Study #5 4 Distributional Study #6 3
Total Semester Hours: 15 Total Semester Hours: 15

Third Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
BUS 330 - Management Principles   3 BUS 380 - Human Resource Management   3
SML 310 - Administration of Athletics Departments and Organizations   3 GEN 4XX - Core III (WI) 3
SML 315 - Sport Marketing and Promotion   3 SML 320 - Managing Diversity in Sport Organizations   3
Course from 9 semester hour group requirement* 3 SML 324 - Programming of Athletic Facilities and Events   3
Distributional Study #7 3 Elective 3
Total Semester Hours: 15 Total Semester Hours: 15

Fourth Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
SML 400 - Internship in Sport Management and Leadership   3 SML 450 - Essentials of Ethics and Law in Sport   3
SML 410 - Organization and Management of Sport Programs (WI)   3 Elective 3
Elective  3 Elective 3
Elective 3 Elective 3
Elective 3 Elective 3
Total Semester Hours: 15 Total Semester Hours: 15
 
Total Semester Hours for Graduation: 120

*Nine (9) semester hours from the following: BIO 100  OR BIO 111 , COM 111 , ECN 301 , SOC 221 , a combination of BUS, ESS and SML courses (duplicate courses in chosen emphasis not allowed). 


Sport Management and Leadership Major with an Athletic Coaching Emphasis

First Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
ECN 230 - Principles of Microeconomics  (Distributional Study #1) 3 BUS 150 - Pathways to Success: An Introduction to Business   3
GEN 110 - Composition I: Academic Writing   3 GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research   3
GEN 130 - Core I: Foundations of Critical Thinking   3 MAT 130 - Intermediate Algebra   3
Distributional Study #2 3 SML 144 - Introduction to Sport Management and Leadership   3
Distributional Study #3 3 Distributional Study #4 3
Total Semester Hours: 15 Total Semester Hours: 15

Second Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
CHG 222 - Principles and Organization of Athletic Coaching (2 semester hours)   2 CHG 223 - Psychology of Coaching and Team Building   3
ESS 111 - First Aid and Emergency Care (2 semester hours)   2 ESS 112 - Strength and Conditioning Techniques   3
PSY 200 - General Psychology   3 ESS 220 - Sport and Exercise Psychology   3
Course from 9 semester hour group requirement* 3 GEN 3XX - Core II 3
Distributional Study #5 3 Distributional Study #6 3
Elective 3    
Total Semester Hours: 16 Total Semester Hours: 15

Third Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
CHG XXX - Theory & Techniques of Coaching 2 GEN 4XX - Core III (WI) 3
SML 264 - Youth and Adolescence in Sport   3 SML 320 - Managing Diversity in Sport Organizations   3
SML 315 - Sport Marketing and Promotion   3 SML 324 - Programming of Athletic Facilities and Events   3
Course from 9 semester hour group requirement* 3 Course from 9 semester hour group requirement* 3
Distributional Study #7 3 Elective 3
Total Semester Hours: 14 Total Semester Hours: 15

Fourth Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
SML 400 - Internship in Sport Management and Leadership   3 SML 450 - Essentials of Ethics and Law in Sport   3
SML 410 - Organization and Management of Sport Programs (WI)   3 Elective 3
Elective 3 Elective 3
Elective 3 Elective 3
Elective 3 Elective 3
Total Semester Hours: 15 Total Semester Hours: 15
 
Total Semester Hours for Graduation: 120

*Nine (9) semester hours from the following: BIO 100  OR BIO 111 , COM 111 , ECN 301 , SOC 221 , a combination of BUS, ESS and SML courses (duplicate courses in chosen emphasis not allowed). 


Sport Management and Leadership Major with a Communication Emphasis

First Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
GEN 110 - Composition I: Academic Writing   3 BUS 150 - Pathways to Success: An Introduction to Business   3
GEN 130 - Core I: Foundations of Critical Thinking   3 COM 111 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking * 3
MAT 130 - Intermediate Algebra   3 GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research   3
Distributional Study #1 3 SML 144 - Introduction to Sport Management and Leadership   3
Distributional Study #2 3 Distributional Study #3 3
Total Semester Hours: 15 Total Semester Hours: 15

Second Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
CHG 222 - Principles and Organization of Athletic Coaching (2 semester hours)   2 CHG 223 - Psychology of Coaching and Team Building   3
COM 212 - Team-Based and Group Communication   ESS 220 - Sport and Exercise Psychology   3
ECN 230 - Principles of Microeconomics  (Distributional Study #4) 3 GEN 3XX - Core II 3
PSY 200 - General Psychology   3 Course from 9 semester hour group requirement* 3
Distributional Study #5 4 Distributional Study #6 3
Total Semester Hours: 15 Total Semester Hours: 15

Third Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
SML 315 - Sport Marketing and Promotion   3 GEN 4XX - Core III (WI) 3
SML 410 - Organization and Management of Sport Programs (WI)   3 SML 320 - Managing Diversity in Sport Organizations   3
WRT 330 - Advertising and Public Relations Writing   3 SML 324 - Programming of Athletic Facilities and Events   3
Course from 9 semester hour group requirement* 3 WRT 201 - News Writing   3
Distributional Study #7 3 Elective 3
Total Semester Hours: 15 Total Semester Hours: 15

Fourth Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
COM 330 - Strategic New Media and Digital Communication   3 SML 450 - Essentials of Ethics and Law in Sport   3
SML 400 - Internship in Sport Management and Leadership   3 Elective 3
Elective 3 Elective 3
Elective 3 Elective 3
Elective 3 Elective 3
Total Semester Hours: 15 Total Semester Hours: 15
 
Total Semester Hours for Graduation: 120

*Nine (9) semester hours from the following: BIO 100  OR BIO 111 , COM 111 , ECN 301 , SOC 221 , a combination of BUS, ESS and SML courses (duplicate courses in chosen emphasis not allowed). 


Sport Management and Leadership Major with a Hospitality Management Emphasis

First Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
ECN 230 - Principles of Microeconomics  (Distributional Study #1) 3 BUS 150 - Pathways to Success: An Introduction to Business   3
GEN 110 - Composition I: Academic Writing   3 GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research   3
GEN 130 - Core I: Foundations of Critical Thinking   3 MAT 130 - Intermediate Algebra   3
Distributional Study #2 3 SML 144 - Introduction to Sport Management and Leadership   3
Distributional Study #3 3 Distributional Study #4 3
Total Semester Hours: 15 Total Semester Hours: 15

Second Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
CHG 222 - Principles and Organization of Athletic Coaching (2 semester hours)    2 CHG 223 - Psychology of Coaching and Team Building   3
PSY 200 - General Psychology   3 ESS 220 - Sport and Exercise Psychology   3
Course from 9 semester hour group requirement* 3 GEN 3XX - Core II 3
Emphasis Course #1** 3 Course from a 9 semester hour group requirement* 3
Distributional Study #5 4 Distributional Study #6 3
Total Semester Hours: 15 Total Semester Hours: 15

Third Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
SML 315 - Sport Marketing and Promotion   3 GEN 4XX - Core III (WI) 3
Course from 9 semester hour group requirement* 3 SML 320 - Managing Diversity in Sport Organizations   3
Emphasis Course #2** 3 SML 324 - Programming of Athletic Facilities and Events   3
Emphasis Course #3** 3 Emphasis Course #4** 3
Distributional Study #7 3 Elective 3
Total Semester Hours: 15 Total Semester Hours: 15

Fourth Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
SML 400 - Internship in Sport Management and Leadership   3 SML 450 - Essentials of Ethics and Law in Sport   3
SML 410 - Organization and Management of Sport Programs (WI)   3 Elective 3
Elective 3 Elective 3
Elective 3 Elective 3
Elective 3 Elective 3
Total Semester Hours: 15 Total Semester Hours: 15
 
Total Semester Hours for Graduation: 120

 *Nine (9) semester hours from the following: BIO 100  OR BIO 111 , COM 111 , ECN 301 , SOC 221 , a combination of BUS, ESS and SML courses (duplicate courses in chosen emphasis not allowed). 

**Choose 4 of 5: BUS 380 , HSP 211 , HSP 315 , HSP 316 , or EXP 100  AND HSP 407 .


Sport Management and Leadership Major with a Nonprofit Management Emphasis

First Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
ECN 230 - Principles of Microeconomics  (Distributional Study #1) 3 BUS 150 - Pathways to Success: An Introduction to Business   3
GEN 110 - Composition I: Academic Writing   3 GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research   3
GEN 130 - Core I: Foundations of Critical Thinking   3 MAT 130 - Intermediate Algebra   3
Distributional Study #2 3 SML 144 - Introduction to Sport Management and Leadership   3
Distributional Study #3 3 Distributional Study #4 3
Total Semester Hours: 15 Total Semester Hours: 15

Second Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
CHG 222 - Principles and Organization of Athletic Coaching (2 semester hours)    2 CHG 223 - Psychology of Coaching and Team Building   3
PSY 200 - General Psychology   3 ESS 220 - Sport and Exercise Psychology   3
Course from 9 semester hour group requirement* 3 GEN 3XX - Core II 3
Emphasis Course #1** 3 Course from a 9 semester hour group requirement* 3
Distributional Study #5 4 Distributional Study #6 3
Total Semester Hours: 15 Total Semester Hours: 15

Third Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
SML 315 - Sport Marketing and Promotion   3 GEN 4XX - Core III (WI) 3
Course from 9 semester hour group requirement* 3 SML 320 - Managing Diversity in Sport Organizations   3
Emphasis Course #2** 3 SML 324 - Programming of Athletic Facilities and Events   3
Emphasis Course #3** 3 Emphasis Course #4** 3
Distributional Study #7 3 Elective 3
Total Semester Hours: 15 Total Semester Hours: 15

Fourth Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
SML 400 - Internship in Sport Management and Leadership   3 SML 450 - Essentials of Ethics and Law in Sport   3
SML 410 - Organization and Management of Sport Programs (WI)   3 Elective 3
Elective 3 Elective 3
Elective 3 Elective 3
Elective 3 Elective 3
Total Semester Hours: 15 Total Semester Hours: 15
 
Total Semester Hours for Graduation: 120

 *Nine (9) semester hours from the following: BIO 100  OR BIO 111 , COM 111 , ECN 301 , SOC 221 , a combination of BUS, ESS and SML courses (duplicate courses in chosen emphasis not allowed). 

**Choose 4 of 5: LO 532 , NPO 140 , NPO 330 , NPO 365 , or EXP 100  AND NPO 410 .


Sport Management and Leadership Major with a Strength and Conditioning Emphasis

First Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
ESS 143 - Introduction to Exercise Science   3 BUS 150 - Pathways to Success: An Introduction to Business   3
GEN 110 - Composition I: Academic Writing   3 GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research   3
GEN 130 - Core I: Foundations of Critical Thinking   3 MAT 130 - Intermediate Algebra   3
Distributional Study #1 3 SML 144 - Introduction to Sport Management and Leadership   3
Distributional Study #2 3 Distributional Study #3 3
Total Semester Hours: 15 Total Semester Hours: 15

Second Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
BIO 111 - Life Sciences I (4 semester hours)  (Distributional Study #4 & Satisfies 9 semester hour group requirement*) 4 CHG 223 - Psychology of Coaching and Team Building   3
CHG 222 - Principles and Organization of Athletic Coaching (2 semester hours)   2 ESS 220 - Sport and Exercise Psychology   3
ECN 230 - Principles of Microeconomics  (Distributional Study #5) 3 GEN 3XX - Core II 3
PSY 200 - General Psychology   3 Course from 9 semester hour group requirement* 3
Distributional Study #6 3 Distributional Study #7 3
Total Semester Hours: 15 Total Semester Hours: 15

Third Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
BIO 211 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 semester hours)   4 BIO 212 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 semester hours)   4
ESS 112 - Strength and Conditioning Techniques   3 GEN 4XX - Core III (WI) 3
SML 315 - Sport Marketing and Promotion   3 SML 320 - Managing Diversity in Sport Organizations   3
Course from 9 semester hour group requirement* 3 SML 324 - Programming of Athletic Facilities and Events   3
Elective 3 Elective 3
Total Semester Hours: 16 Total Semester Hours: 16

Fourth Year

FALL SEMESTER   SPRING SEMESTER
Course Semester Hours Course Semester Hours
ESS 341 - Kinesiology and Biomechanics   3 ESS 425 - Scientific Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning   3
SML 400 - Internship in Sport Management and Leadership   3 SML 450 - Essentials of Ethics and Law in Sport   3
SML 410 - Organization and Management of Sport Programs (WI)   3 Elective 3
Elective 3 Elective 3
Elective 3 Elective 3
Total Semester Hours: 15 Total Semester Hours: 15
 
Total Semester Hours for Graduation: 120

 *Nine (9) semester hours from the following: BIO 100  OR BIO 111 , COM 111 , ECN 301 , SOC 221 , a combination of BUS, ESS and SML courses (duplicate courses in chosen emphasis not allowed).