SPORT MANAGEMENT, M.ED.

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Thirty-three credit hours leading to the Master of Education  degree.

INTRODUCTION

The Sport Management program prepares students to meet the needs of the ever-evolving sports world. Advanced educational offerings prepare graduates for professional careers related to the delivery and management of physical activity or sport programs in business, community, public, and private settings. Practicums available to our students include: IMG, SPIRE Institute, professional sport organizations (e.g., Cleveland Browns, Cavaliers, Indians, Monsters, and Lake County Captains), YMCAs, and private and public health-fitness clubs, and recreation centers.

PROGRAM OF STUDY COLLEGE CORE

 (10 credits)

• HPR 601 - Research Methods in Health & Human Performance
• PED 565 - Law & Policy Studies In Sport & Physical Education
• PED 561 - Sport Governance

SPECIALIZATION

(23 credits)

REQUIRED

17 credits:

• HPR 610 - Survey Research in Sport Management
• HPR 682 - Practicum
• PED 560 - Program Development & Management
• PED 566 - Sport Facility Management
• PED 567 - Sport Marketing

ELECTIVES

Select two of the following courses:

• ACT 501 - Financial Accounting
• ECN 503 - Economic Concepts
• HPR 602 - Statistics & Data Management
• MGT 501 - Management & Organizational Behavior
• PED 561 - Sport Governance
• PED 570 - Exercise Testing and Prescription

CULMINATING ACTIVITY

Select one of the three options:  comprehensive examination, project, or thesis.