Sport Management (ASSM - Accelerated)
The Sport Management program at LBC is based on a solid academic foundation of core courses that challenge students to think biblically and critically while preparing for the expanding and diverse field of sports.
The Associate of Science degree program provides an excellent academic foundation for students who are beginning the career process, as well as those currently employed who are seeking a higher education degree. If a Bachelor of Science degree becomes the goal in the future, the Associate of Science degree can seamlessly transfer to a four year program.
Degree: Associate of Science
Major: Sport Management
Major Mission: The Sport Management program prepares students as highly skilled leaders with a biblical worldview who identify and meet the present and future needs of the sport profession.
Location: Online
Program Outcomes - Students will:
-
1. Plan, create and implement a comprehensive sport program for private and public sectors utilizing biblical principles of stewardship and discipleship
2. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the fundamental principles of sport management
3. Distinguish individual differences and describe all dimensions of diversity
4. Apply critical, analytical and creative thinking skills to solve problems through the integration of management theories
5. Develop the communication skills necessary to disseminate information in a variety of oral, written and electronic formats
6. Interpret regulations and legal aspects relative to the sport profession
Major Details:
Credits Needed
18 Credits - Biblical Studies
18 Credits - General Education
24 Credits - Sport Management
TOTAL - 60 Credits
Program Director:
Dr. Vickie Byler, Ed.D
Dr. Byler serves as the Department Chair for the Health and Physical Education department. She has extensive experience in education and administration having had previous positions as a teacher, athletic director, coach and professor. She is also a faculty member in the HPE and Sport Management programs at LBC.
Curriculum Plan
Biblical Studies (18 Credits)
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| BIB 106 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
General Education (18 Credits)
| LAN 101 | College Composition and Research | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
___ ___
| History / Literature Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
___ ___
| Science or Mathematics Core Course | 3 |
SCI ____
| SCI L____ SCI Lab CORE 100-200 Level-1 credit | 3 |
____ ____
| Human Culture Elective | 3 |
____ ____
| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Sport Management (24 credits)
| SPM 105 | Introduction to Sport Management | 3 |
| SPM 130 | Sport Communication | 3 |
| SPM 320A | Organizational Leadership in Sport | 3 |
| SPM 430 | Recreation Management | 3 |
| SPM Elective | |
| SPM Elective | |
| SPM Elective | |
| SPM Elective | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 |