2023-2024 Traditional Undergraduate Catalog

Sport Management (BS)

Credential: Bachelor of Science

Majors:  Sport Management, Biblical Studies

Certification/Licensure:  None

Location:  Lancaster

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 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) 

The Sport Management program offers a TravelLearn trip on alternating years. Students can earn six academic credits and study international sport management.

 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 profession

Experiential Learning:   Students participate in four distinct field experiences:

SPM 175 students work or shadow athletic personnel for home LBC games during their freshmen spring semester

SPM 275 students complete 60 hours over the entire sophomore year acting as game managers, welcoming teams and running home games in various positions

SPM 355 students complete 120 hours at an off-campus location during their junior year.  Students choose their location based upon their desired career interests.  Faculty assist in making connections or suggestions as needed within their network. 

SPM 450 students complete 250 hours at an off-campus location during their senior year.  Students choose their location based upon their desired career interests.  Faculty assist in making connections or suggestions as needed within their network. 

Students can complete some placements virtually when appropriate.  

Curricular Structure and Degree Requirements

Curricular Structure

Credits

Bible & Theology Courses

42

Arts & Sciences Courses

37

Sport Management Courses

41

LBC 100 Foundations Seminar

1

Christian Service CSV 201, CSV 202

0

Program Total

121


Bible & Theology Courses (42 credits)

BIB 103Creation & Covenants: OT I

3

BIB 104Israel's Life & Literature: OT II

3

BIB 106Interpreting the Bible

3

THE 105Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies

3

BIB 203Life of Christ: NT I

3

BIB 204Early Church: NT II

3

THE 223Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall

3

THE 224Christian Narrative II: Redemption

3

BNT
New Testament Elective

3

BOT
Old Testament Elective

3

THE 320Christianity and Culture

3

THE
Theology Elective

3

THE
Theology Elective

3

THE
Theology Elective

3

 

Arts & Sciences Courses (37 credits)

LAN 101Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric

3

LAN 104Public Speaking

3

LIT
Literature Core (100/200 Level)

3

HIS
History Core (100/200 Level)

3

SCI
Science Core (100/200 Level)

3

SCI
SCI Lab

1

MAT
Math Core (100/200 Level)

3

Human Culture Elective

3

SOC 305Sport Psychology

3

SOC 412Sociology of Sport

3

Arts & Sciences Elective

3

Arts & Sciences Elective

3

Arts & Sciences Elective

3

 

Sport Management Courses (41 credits)

SPM 100Sport Management Seminar

0

SPM 105Introduction to Sport Management

3

SPM 130Sport Communication

3

SPM 175Sport Management Field Exploration

1

SPM 270Sport Marketing

3

SPM 275Apprenticeship

1

SPM 315Administration of Sport

3

SPM 320Organizational Leadership in Sport

3

SPM 355Sport Management Internship

2

SPM 390Sport Governance

3

SPM 400Cross Cultural Experience

1

SPM 420Sport Finance and Economics

3

SPM 450Practicum

3

SPM 470Sport Law & Ethics

3

SPM 475Facility/Event Management

3

SPM
Sport Management Elective

3

SPM
Sport Management Elective

3

 

LBC 100 (1 credit)

LBC 100Foundations Seminar

1

 

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 201 and CSV 202
CSV 201Christian Service I

0

CSV 202Christian Service II

0

 

Faculty:

Mrs. Amanda Zuschmidt, MEd Sport Management
Dr. Tom Randolph, EdD Sport Management