2023-2024 Adult Education Undergraduate Catalog

Sport Management (BS) - Online

Credential: Bachelor of Science

Major: Sport Management

  • Students may add a second major in Biblical Studies by completing 30 credits of Bible/Theology instead of the 18 required credits 

Location:  Online

Program Director:  Heath Hooper, PhD

Program Mission Statement:   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 Learning Outcomes:  As a result of this program, 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 professions

 Experiential Learning: SPM 450 Sport Management Practicum

Sport Management BS Curriculum Scope

Sport Management Curricular Structure

Credits

Bible & Theology Courses

18

Arts & Sciences Courses

37

Sport Management Courses

39

Electives

26

Christian Service CSV 199, CSV 200

0

Program Total

120

 


Biblical Studies (18 Credits)

BIB 103Creation & Covenants: OT I

3

BIB 104Israel's Life & Literature: OT II

3

BIB 106Interpreting the Bible

3

BIB 203Life of Christ: NT I

3

BIB 204Early Church: NT II

3

THE 105Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies

3

 

Arts & Sciences (37 Credits)

HIS
HIS History Elective

3

Human Culture Elective

3

HUM 101 Human Thought and the Humanities

3

HUM 102Human Thought in Math and Science

3

LAN 101Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric

3

LIT
Literature Elective (100/200 level)

3

MAT
Math Elective (100-200)

3

SCI
Science Elective (100/200 level)

3

SCI
Science Lab (100/200 level)

1

Arts & Sciences Elective

3

Arts & Sciences Elective

3

Arts & Sciences Elective

3

Arts & Sciences Elective

3

 

Sport Management (39 credits)

SPM 105Introduction to Sport Management

3

SPM 130Sport Communication

3

SPM 140 Fundamentals of Coaching

3

SPM 210Sport in Ministry

2

SPM 270Sport Marketing

3

SPM 320AOrganizational Leadership in Sport

3

SPM 412/SOC 412Sociology of Sport

3

SPM 420Sport Finance and Economics

3

 

SPM 430Recreation Management

3

OR

SOC 305Sport Psychology

3

 

SPM 445International Sport Management

3

SPM 450Practicum

3

SPM 470Sport Law & Ethics

3

SPM 475AFacility/Event Management

3

 

Electives (26 credits)

Electives can possibly be filled through Life Experience Credits.

 

Christian Service (0 credit)

Christian Service provides an important part of the overall education program of the college. Its function is to assist students in experiencing various forms of practical ministry, proclaiming Christ by serving Him in the Church and society. CSV 199 and CSV 200
CSV 199Christian Service

0

CSV 200Christian Service II

0

 

Program Director: Heath Hooper, PhD