SES-4990
3–6 hours
Internship in Sport and Exercise Studies
–Fa, Sp
This is a work experience in a sport and exercise studies
setting for a minimum of 100 work hours for 3 credit hours and up
to 200 work hours for 6 credit hours with a minimum of 20 work
hours per week. Capstone course for sport and exercise studies
major. Prerequisite: Senior status and departmental approval are
required. Credit/no credit. (Fee $35)
SES-4995
3–6 hours
Senior Research Project in Sport and Exercise Studies
–Fa, Sp
The senior research project is recommended for those students
planning to go to graduate school or those interested in doing a
significant research project. The proposal for the Senior Project
will be submitted no later than the mid-term of the semester prior
to the term of attendance in this course and will be reviewed and
challenged or approved by a committee consisting of the student’s
advisor, project coordinator, the department Chair, and the
school Dean. The results of the project will be presented formally
to student peers and department faculty. Capstone course for
exercise and sport science major. Prerequisites: a comparable
research course in their minor; senior status and departmental
approval is required. Credit/no credit. (Fee $35)
Sport Management (SMGT)
SMGT-1000 Sport Management Practicum
–Fa, Sp
1 hour
An on-campus sport management opportunity for students
in the sport management major to be involved in a variety of
activities compatible with athletic and recreational sporting
events and experiences. A minimum of 30 hours is required for
each practicum. Prerequisites: SMGT-1350 Introduction to Sport
Management; departmental approval. Credit/no credit.
SMGT-1350 Introduction to Sport Management
–Fa
3 hours
This course is designed to introduce the student to the dynamic
nature of sport management and the potential for successful and
satisfying career opportunities.
SMGT-2100 Sport in Society
–Sp
3 hours
The purpose of this course is to expand the student’s
understanding of sport by investigating how sport and society
interact. The relationship of sport to social variables, institutions,
and social issues/problems will be examined. Prerequisite: SMGT-
1350 Introduction to Sport Management.
SMGT-2500
3 hours
Organizational Behavior in Sport
–Fa, Sp
This course will help students define and understand
the concepts of management and leadership within sport
organizations. There will be a focus upon the various skills,
roles, and functions of sport managers. This course places sport
organizations in the context of their environment and emphasizes
the manager’s role in adapting and reacting to changes in the
environment. Prerequisites: SMGT-1350 Introduction to Sport
Management.
SMGT-2910
1 hour
Campus Sport Management Practicum
–Fa, Sp
This practicum provides the sport management major the
opportunity to assist faculty members or staff on the Cedarville
University campus with their sport management responsibilities
for a required minimum of 30 hours total. Prerequisite: Sophomore
status or permission of the instructor.
SMGT-2920
1 hour
Recreation Management Practicum
–Fa, Sp
This practicum provides the sport management major the
opportunity to assist a recreation management employee/
volunteer with their responsibilities for a required minimum of 30
hours total. Prerequisite: Sophomore status or permission of the
instructor. (Fee $30)
SMGT-3180 Legal Issues in the Sport Industry
–Sp
3 hours
This course will focus on the three major areas of law that have
a direct impact on the management of sport: tort liability and risk
management, contract law, and constitutional law. Prerequisite:
Junior status. Crosslisted with EXSC-3180 Legal Issues in the
Sport Industry.
SMGT-3200 Facility Design and Management
–Fa
3 hours
This course includes planning and designing areas and
facilities in sports and utilization of those facilities for sporting
events. Topics will include maintenance, supervision, scheduling,
planning, renovation, etc. Prerequisite: Junior status or permission
of the instructor. (Fee $35)
SMGT-3300 Event Planning and Production
–Sp
3 hours
This course includes the process of planning for and organizing
an event in sport. Organizing a plan for an event would include
financial planning, risk management, scheduling, facility use,
communication, promotions, registration, etc. Prerequisite: Junior
status or permission of the instructor.
SMGT-3880
1–3 hours
Special Topics in Sport Management
–Su
This course will be a means of exposing students to current
issues and trends in the sport industry.
SMGT-4100
3 hours
Marketing and Promotions in the Sport Industry
–Fa
This course applies the principles of promotion and marketing
to the sport and fitness industry, including the area of professional
sports, corporate fitness, college/high school athletics, clubs, and
resorts. Prerequisite: Senior status or permission of the instructor.
(Fee: $65)
SMGT-4200 Financing Sport Operations
–Fa
3 hours
This course provides the student with an overview of the
financial aspects of the sport industry.
SMGT-4850
1–3 hours
Independent Study in Sport Management
–Fa, Sp
Independent study in the area of sport management by
students pursuing the sport management major. Departmental
approval is required.
SMGT-4910 Athletic Administration Practicum
–Fa, Sp
1 hour
This practicum provides the sport management major the
opportunity to assist a local athletic administrator with their
responsibilities for a required minimum of 30 hours total.
Prerequisites: SMGT-3200 Facility Design and Management;
SMGT-3300 Event Planning and Production.
SMGT-4990
9–12 hours
Internship in Sport Management
–Fa, Sp
This is an actual work experience in a sport management
setting for a minimum of 40 hours per week for a minimum of
twelve weeks. Capstone course for sport management major.
Departmental approval is required. Credit/no credit. (Fee: $35)
Sociology (SOC)
SOC-1300 Introduction to Sociology
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
Introduction to the concepts of sociology. The structure and
processes of social life are studied.
SOC-2200 Criminology
–Fa
3 hours
Introduction to the major criminological perspectives regarding
crime causation. Selected notorious crimes are considered as
case studies to enhance understanding of each perspective.
Crosslisted as CRJU or SOC.
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