Required Coursework
Sport Studies Required Coursework
| Credits | ||
| 5550:100 | Introduction to Sport and Exercise Studies | 3 |
| 5550:203 | Measurement and Evaluation Physical Education | 3 |
| 5550:211 | First Aid & CPR | 2 |
| 5550:235 | Concepts of Motor Development & Learning | 3 |
| 5550:245 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| 5550:362 | Sport History | 3 |
| 5550:364 | Sports Ethics | 3 |
| 5550:409 | Sport Behavior | 3 |
| 5550:410 | Introduction to Sport Sociology | 3 |
| 5550:424 | Sport Leadership | 3 |
| 5550:450 | Organization and Administration of Physical Education, Intramurals, and Athletics | 3 |
| 5550:452 | Foundations of Physical Education | 3 |
| 5550:453 | Principles of Coaching | 3 |
| 5550:462 | Legal Aspects of Physical Activity | 2 |
| 5550:480 OR |
Special Topics in Sport OR |
3 |
| 5550:490 | Workshop | 3 |
| 5570:101 | Personal Health | 3 |
| 5570:202 | Stress, Lifestyle, and Your Health | 3 |
Sport Studies Elective Courses
Choose at least 8 credits from existing 5550:xxx courses or other relevant university courses with adviser approval.
Choose one of the following Concentrations (see adviser)
Athletic Coaching Education (20 credits required) - Download Academic Program Plan
Suggested courses for the coaching/conditioning concentration (see adviser for recommended courses for the coaching/conditioning concentration)
| 5550:160 | Introduction to Coaching | 3 |
| 5550:460 | Physical Education Practicum (field experience in coaching) | 5-8 |
| 5550:375 | Sports Performance Principles | 3 |
| 5550:420 | Sport Management | 3 |
Six (6) credits of approved coaching classes. Recommended classes include:
| 5550:2xx | ST: Coaching Baseball | 3 |
| 5550:2xx | ST: Coaching Football | 3 |
| 5550:480 | ST: Sports Nutrition for Teachers and Coaches | 3 |
| 5550:194 | ST: Sport Officiating | 2 |
Sport Management Concentration (20 credits required) [Download Academic Program Plan]
Suggested courses for the sport management concentration (See adviser for recommended courses for the sport management concentration).
| 5550:420 | Sport Management | 3 |
| 5550:422 | Sport Planning/Promotion | 3 |
| 5550:460 | Physical Education Practicum (Field Experience in Sport Management) | 5 |
| 5550:366 | Sport Communication | 3 |
| 5550:370 | Financial Aspects of Sport | 3 |
| 5550:368 | Sport Facility Management | 3 |
