Sport Management Major (AS)
Degree: Associate of Science
Majors: 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.
Major Outcomes:
Students will: (Outcomes for the Associate’s degree are assessed at the introductory and developmental level. Some outcomes may not be assessed at the Associate level.)
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
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.
Faculty List:
Dr. Vickie Byler, EdD Sport Management
Mrs. Amanda Zuschmidt, MEd Sport Management
Mr. Tom Randolph, MS Health and Physical Education
Sport Management Major Curriculum
First Year
Fall Semester
| LBC 100 | Foundations Seminar | 1 |
| BIB 106 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
| LAN 101 | College Composition and Research | 3 |
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| Human Culture Elective | 3 |
| SPM 105 | Introduction to Sport Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring Semester
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
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| Science or Mathematics Core Course | 3 |
| SPM 130 | Sport Communication | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| SPM 315 | Administration of Physical Education & Athletic Programs | 3 |
| SPM 320 | Organizational Leadership in Sport | 3 |
SPM ____
| SPM Major Elective | 3 |
SPM ____
| SPM Major Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
HIS/LIT ____
| History or Literature Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
| HCM 210 | Ethical/Legal Issues in Healthcare | 3 |
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| Major Elective | 3 |
| CSV 202 | Christian Service II | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |