Sport and Fitness Management

SFM 6604 Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Physical Education (3)
    The course is designed to develop a greater understanding of the need and the application of tests and measurements in the evaluation process. Additionally, the course will offer several practical and economical tests in the various performance areas which can be used by the health and physical education teacher in the school situation.
SFM 6610 Physical Education, Sport and the Law (3)
    The course is designed to provide graduate students participating in the Master’s or Ed.S. programs information concerning legal matters and issues relating to physical education and sport. Of particular importance is acquiring an awareness and understanding of basic legal responsibilities of sport managers and coaches. The information presented enables the students to develop a working vocabulary of significant legal terms along with legal concepts and issues that have particular reference to physical education, sport and management of sport programs. In addition, activities included during the term will permit the student the opportunity to pursue, in depth, a specific legal topic and to share the information gained by means of written and oral reports.
SFM 6615 Sport Administration (3)
    The study of the basic concepts, theories and organization of administration including financial management as applied to sport, physical education, recreation, and intramurals.
SFM 6616 Sport Finance (3)
    This course is designed to provide the graduate student with information concerning advanced theory in finance, accounting, and licensing applied to managerial control of sport organizations.
SFM 6617 Readings in Sport and Fitness Management (3)
    An independent exploration of the literature and current research in the fields of Health Education and Physical Education.  See semester hour limits listed under Course Restrictions in General Regulations section.
SFM 6620 Physical Fitness: A Critical Analysis (3)
    The course involves an examination of the effects of physical activity on various fitness and health parameters by reviewing current research studies.  Students will be introduced to methods of evaluating one's fitness level and the proper prescription guidelines.
SFM 6623 The Biomechanics of Sports Techniques (3)
    The course is designed for teachers and coaches of athletic teams.  Emphasis will be placed on the importance of knowledge of bio-mechanics to the teacher/coach and to those basic bio-mechanical concepts which are of greatest importance in analyzing sports techniques.
SFM 6625, Specialized Study in Area of SFM or HPR    (1-9)
  6626,
6627		 Study of problem or problems using research technique.  Selection of problem must be approved by student's adviser, instructor under whom the study is to be made, and the appropriate Director of Graduate Studies.  The study should contribute to the student's program.  Preparation of a scholarly paper is required and may involve an oral defense.  Total credit for any combination of enrollments in these courses may not exceed six semester hours.  A specialized study may be substituted for a required course only once in a student's program.  See semester hour limits listed under Course Restrictions in General Regulations section.
SFM 6632 Critical Issues in Sport and Fitness Management  (3)
    This course focuses on the recognition, discussion, and systematic analysis of controversial issues and problems encountered in the conduct of professional activities in sport, fitness, health and physical education.  Particular attention is given to proposed solutions of the problem which are pertinent to class members.
SFM 6640 Sport Marketing (3)
    The purpose of this course is to teach the sports manager how to create a marketing plan. The emphasis is on following a ten-step procedure designed primarily for the non-profit sector and learning the theoretical base required to complete the process accurately and proficiently.
SFM 6650 Nutrition and Physical Performance (3)
    The course will examine the special dietary requirements of athletes, the importance of pre- and post-event nutrition, potential nutritional problems encountered by athletes and possible ergogenic foods and drugs.
SFM 6670 Exercise and Disease Prevention (3)
    This course examines the scientific evidence in support of the beneficial effect of regular physical activity on reduced mortality from all causes - from diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus and colon cancer, and from conditions such as obesity and high blood pressure.
SFM 6671 Exercise Through the Lifespan (3)
    This course will survey the effects of exercise and training programs on the growth and development of children and adolescents. It will also explore the effects of exercise on the physiological and psychological aspects of aging.
SFM 6672 Sport Psychology (3)
    The course is designed for the student with a vocational interest in athletic coaching within the educational environment. Psychological theories will be applied to the teaching of sports skills and the development of individuals into efficient team units. The nature of the coaching profession will be studied and successful leadership principles will be applied to athletics.
SFM 6673 Ethical Issues in Sport (3)
    This course is designed to provide the graduate student curriculum information concerning ethical matters and issues relating to sport and physical activity. Of particular importance is acquiring an awareness and understanding of basic concepts and problems in sport ethics as well as major ethical theories.
SFM 6674 Entrepreneurship in Sport (3)
    This course is designed to provide the graduate student information concerning the preparation of starting one's own business. Of particular importance is acquiring an awareness and understanding of basic concepts and problems in starting a business as well as the major ethical concerns that come from such endeavors. The information presented will enable the student to develop an understanding of the function and economic value to society of entrepreneurship.
SFM 6680, Practicum in Sport and Fitness Mgt. (1-9)
  6681,
6682		 A supervised application of the concepts, principles, and skills acquired by the students in previous course work. Problems in the area of financial management, personnel supervision, fitness management, sport management, and curriculum development will be identified. Students will explore and identify alternative solutions to problems through group interactions.
SFM 6690 Internship (3)
    A 400-hour supervised experience in planning, staging and evaluating a formal practicum in related field.
SFM 6691 Research Methods (3)
    The course is designed as a first course in statistics for health and physical education teachers. The content includes relevant exercises and examples that specifically pertain to one or more of the fields.
SFM 6695 Thesis (3)
    The thesis must be related to an educational problem or situation within sport and fitness management. Information regarding the thesis program may be obtained from the Dean of the Graduate School.