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: Amanda Zuschmidt, MEd
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
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Bible & Theology Core Courses
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18 credits
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Arts & Sciences Core Courses
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37 credits
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Sport Management Courses
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39 credits
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Electives
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26 credits
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Christian Service CSV 199, CSV 200
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0 credits
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Program Total
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120 credits
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Bible & Theology Courses (18 Credits)
| BTH 101 | Foundations for Biblical and Theological Studies | 3 |
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| THE 223 or THE 224 or BOT/BNT | 3 |
Arts & Sciences (37 Credits)
HIS
| HIS History Elective | 3 |
| Human Culture Elective | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
| LAN 101 | Academic 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)
Electives (26 credits)
| FAS 100 | Foundations for Academic Success | 3 |
| Electives | |
FAS 100 Foundations for Academic Success is required for all students studying at the sites. For students studying completely online, this course is required for all students unless they are transferring in 45 or more credits, not including life experience credits. Students should take this course at the beginning of their program.
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
Program Director: Amanda Zuschmidt
Amanda Zuschmidt is a graduate of LBC and holds a Master’s of Education from Millersville in Sport Management and is a doctoral candidate in Sport Management from the United States Sport Academy. Amanda taught overseas in Guam for three years where she taught PE and was an athletic director. After returning stateside, Amanda began teaching adjunct at LBC and ran a mud run using LBC sport management students for seven years that raised over $150,000 for athletics and Penn State Hershey Children’s Miracle Network. Amanda has been full-time since 2013 and leads travel-learn trips to Europe every other year.