Sport Management

Did you know? Students have the flexibility in their academic coursework to obtain a second major, a minor or a business option (20 additional hours) as part of their degrees.

From high-profile major professional leagues and international competition to local professional and amateur events, spectator sports continue to be a popular source of entertainment worldwide. This multibillion-dollar industry offers employment opportunities in professional, collegiate and interscholastic sports, sports information, marketing, facility and arena management, recreation administration, sales, and special events. The major is designed to provide students with a foundation of skills necessary to negotiate the various settings in which students may find themselves during their professional careers.

Majors and Minors

Bachelor of Arts – sport management
Bachelor of Science – sport management

Distinctive Features and Objectives

All students are required to complete a 10- week (a minimum of 400 hours) internship in the student’s chosen area of interest.
Students participate in out-of-classroom practicum experiences and directed projects in team promotions, team management and facility management within the athletic department.
Additional coursework in communication arts and The James F. Dicke College of Business Administration provides students with additional knowledge and skills relevant to the workplace.
The department of human performance and sport sciences consists of a group of professors with diverse backgrounds, experiences and expertise in sport management.
Students work side-by-side with faculty, coaches and athletics administrators on various projects, promotions and events.
Students can participate in the organization and administration of Ohio Athletic Conference championships and NCAA championship events held in the ONU Sports Center.

Facilities

The department facilities in the Sports Center include:

Three full-size gymnasiums
Six-lane, 200-meter indoor track
24-yard, six-lane swimming/diving pool
Seven basketball courts
Seven volleyball courts
Three indoor tennis courts
Dance/free exercise room
Weight room
Fitness room
Wellness, fitness and testing laboratories
Athletic training room
Classrooms

Student Organizations

Phi Epsilon Kappa – national professional fraternity for persons engaged or pursuing careers in health, physical education and recreation
Human Performance and Sport Sciences Majors Club

Core Curriculum

Introduction to Sport Management
Sport Marketing/Promotion
Sociology/Psychology in Sport
Organization and Administration in Sport
Finance and Economics of Sport
Ethics in Sport
Legal Issues in Sport
Facility/Event Managment in Sport
Sport Management Practicum-Sport Facilities
Sport Management Practicum-Team Promotions
Sport Management Internship
Senior Seminar in Sport Management

Other Required Courses

Principles-Entrepreneurship
Financial Acct. Foundations for Business Planning
Behavioral Managment
Marketing
Sales and Customer Relationship Management
Presentational Speaking
Organizational Communication
Introduction to Public Relations
Public Relations Writing