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Sport Leadership Courses
SL 101 Foundations of Sport Leadership +
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This course examines the role that leadership plays within the sport industry and how traditional leadership skill may or may not be effective within that industry. Management style, decision-making approaches, and communicative skill are discussed within an ethical and legal framework. Current trends in leadership are examined within a historical context. Students will also have the opportunity to explore the career choices available within the industry. More Info
Offered in:SL 110 Sport and the Environment +
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This course explores the impact of sport on the environment across international contexts. Key concepts discussed in this course will include environmental sustainability, ecosystem, toxicity/pollution, waste management, recycling, natural resources, and renewable energy. The standards of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification will be explored and discussed. Sport events and programs across international, national, regional, and local levels will be explored. More Info
Offered in:- TBA
SL 180 Career Exploration and Development in the Sport Industry +
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This course is designed to expose students to various career paths in the sport industry and develop professional skills in order to be a competitive candidate for a career in sport. Students will research various career paths in the industry, conduct interviews and network with current professionals in the industry, and learn about how to effectively navigate the sport industry. More Info
Offered in:SL 201 Sport in Society +
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This course focuses on contemporary issues and controversies in and related to sport. The course is designed to enhance learners' understanding of the broader social implications of sport and equip them with the tools necessary to be socially conscious and responsible leaders in the sport industry. Various aspects of the sport will be covered including social theories, the history of sports, sports and socialization, sports and children, sports in high school and college, sports and the economy, sports and the media, deviance in sport, violence and aggression in sport, sports and politics, social class and sport, gender and sports, race and sports, international sport, and sport for development. More Info
Offered in:SL 202 Introduction to Sport Psychology +
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This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of sport and exercise psychology, stressing the application of psychological topics to exercise, sport, competition and health. Emphasis will be placed on the conceptualization, implementation, and evaluation of psychological skills for individuals and teams in pursuit of peak performance. More Info
Offered in:- TBA
SL 280 Internship I: Sport Practicum +
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The purpose of this course is to provide an experiential learning opportunity for students to develop their professional skill set in preparation to be successful in the sport industry. Students will complete contact hours at a sport related site and be supervised by a site supervisor. Students will also critically reflect upon their practicum experiences via weekly log submissions. Students will also complete an agency analysis and portfolio at the conclusion of the course. More Info
Offered in:SL 301 Sport Operations +
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The purpose of this course is expose students to the interworking of operations of sport organizations including risk, facility, and event management. Students will learn about the various procedures, protocols, and best practices for effectively organizing and managing sport events and facilities. Key topics of the course will include risk management, event planning process, budgeting, staffing, communications, and evaluation processes. More Info
Offered in:SL 302 Sport Marketing and Sales +
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The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the basic principles of sport marketing and equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to be effective sport marketers. This introductory course will focus on the uniqueness of sport marketing, strategic marketing management, sport consumer behavior, data-based marketing and the role research in sport marketing, market segmentation, product and brand management, pricing strategies, promotions, sales, licensing, sponsorship, electronic media, public relations, legal aspects of sport marketing, evaluation methods in marketing, and the future directions of sport marketing. More Info
Offered in:SL 331 Gender and Sport +
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This course explores the history and contemporary role of gender, sex, and sexism in sporting spaces. Significant sporting events along with political and sociocultural shifts in society will be examined using gender-based theoretical frameworks. Students will identify the ways in which and specific conditions when sport reinforces, resists, and/or reflects dominant gender ideologies. More Info
Offered in:- TBA
SL 380 Internship II: Domestic +
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The purpose of this course is to provide an experiential learning opportunity for students to develop their professional skill set in preparation to be successful in the sport industry. Students will complete contact hours at a sport related site and be supervised by a site supervisor. Students will also critically reflect upon their practicum experience via weekly log submissions. Students will also complete an agency analysis and portfolio at the conclusion of the course. More Info
Offered in:SL 381 Internship III: International +
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The purpose of this course is to provide an experiential learning opportunity for students to develop their professional skill set in preparation to be successful in the sport industry. Students will complete contact hours at a sport related site and be supervised by a site supervisor. Students will also critically reflect upon their practicum experiences via weekly log submissions. Students will also complete an agency analysis and portfolio at the conclusion of the course. More Info
Offered in:- TBA
SL 401 Sport Law, Ethics, and Equity +
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The purpose of this course to introduce students to the legal doctrines, major statutes, standards, and case law that establish legal responsibilities, rights, privileges, and controls as it relates to managerial functions in the sport industry. Students will learn the intersections and distinctions between legality, ethics, and morality in relation to sport organizations and practices. Students will learn key ethical concepts, principles, and theories and explore the usefulness of applying these approaches and strategies to issues facing professionals in the sport management industry. Students will learn about how sport fosters equity and inequity in society. Key topical areas that will be covered in this course include ethical decision making, ethical leadership, and applied sport ethics. More Info
Offered in:SL 410 Sport Activism, Advocacy, and Agency +
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This course explores the history of activism, advocacy, and agency in and through sport. Students will be introduced to a typology of sport activism that delineates different types of resistance including symbolic, scholarly, grassroots, sports-based, economic, political, legal, music, art, and military activism. Students will also learn the distinctions between activism, advocacy, and agency as well as the interplay between these types of resistant actions against oppressive systems across diverse societies. More Info
Offered in:SL 498 Capstone: Sport and Social Change +
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The purpose of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to learn about the various ways sport can impact society positively. In this course, students will learn about different social issues connected to sport and engage in critical reflection on how to redress these issues. Through a series of readings, discussions, and assignments students will gain an understanding of how to create sporting spaces that improved equity in society. More Info
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