Sport Management, M.Ed.

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, professional sport organizations (e.g., Cleveland Browns, Cavaliers, Indians), and private and public health and fitness clubs, as well as recreation centers.

Program of Study College Core

 (11 credits)

• HPR 601 - Research Methods in Health & Human Performance
• HPR 606 - Human Development
• PED 565 - Law & Policy Studies In Sport & Physical Education

Specializaton

(23 credits)

• Required (17 credits)

• HPR 610  Survey Research in Sport Management

• PED 560 - Program Development & Management
• PED 566 - Sport Facillity Management
• PED 567 - Sports Marketing
• HPR 682 - Practicum

• Electives.  Select two of the following courses:

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

Culminating Activity

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