Sport Management (BS)
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Majors: Biblical Studies, 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.
Program Description: 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. Throughout the four-year program, students build upon their academic foundation and gain experience through extensive field experiences. These experiences develop a career path that is unique for each student. The Sport Management program is fully accredited by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA)
https://www.cosmaweb.org/
The Sport Management program offers a TravelLearn trip on alternating years. Students have the opportunity to earn six academic credits and study international sport management.
Major Outcomes - Students will:
- Plan, create and implement a comprehensive sport program for private and public sectors utilizing biblical principles of stewardship and discipleship
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the fundamental principles of sport management
- Distinguish individual differences and describe all dimensions of diversity
- Apply critical, analytical and creative thinking skills to solve problems through the integration of management theories
- Develop the communication skills necessary to disseminate information in a variety of oral, written and electronic formats
- Interpret regulations and legal aspects relative to the sport profession
The curriculum sheet identifies the courses for this program.
Sport Management (BS) Curriculum Sheet
Sport Management (BS) - Coaching Curriculum Sheet
Sport Management (BS) - Ministry Curriculum Sheet
For the course descriptions related to this program, see the courses section of the catalog.
Program Director:
Dr. Vickie Byler, EdD
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:
Dr. Vickie Byler, EdD Sport Management
Mrs. Amanda Zuschmidt, MEd Sport Management
Dr. Tom Randolph, EdD Sport Management