Sport Management Major - Electives

The Sport Management major requires six (6) credits of electives. The courses listed on these pages fulfill elective requirements for the Sport Management major. Students should consult the University online catalog to determine if any of the courses have prerequisites or restrictions.


The following table lists the 377 and 955 courses that are recommended to fulfill elective requirements for the Sport Management major. A minimum of three (3) elective credits must be within the department (377 or 955 subject code). At least three (3) elective credits must be at the 300+ level.

 COURSE NUMBER  COURSE NAME  CREDITS 
01:955:226  Coaching Theory and Technique 3
01:955:306  Finance in Sport 3
01:955:308  Teaching and Coaching Individual and Team Sports 3
01:955:312  Facilities Planning and Design 3
01:955:316  Fitness Management 3
01:955:317  Ethics and Values in Sport 1.5
01:955:318  Organization & Administration of Recreational Sports 3
01:955:321  The Business of Personal Training 1.5
01:955:330  Organizational Behavior in Sport Management 3
01:955:331  Gender Issues in Sport 1.5
01:955:332  Leadership Development in Sport 3
01:955:333  Event Management and Sponsorship in Sport 3
01:955:412  Advanced Sport Marketing 3
01:377:170  Principles of Strength and Conditioning 1.5
01:377:180  Exercise and Relaxation 1.5
01:377:192  Aerobic Fitness II 1.5
01:377:205  Principles of Healthy Lifestyle 1.5
01:377:225  Contemporary Health Issues 3
01:377:230  Disability Studies: From Social Movements to Inclusive Practices 3
01:377:246  Safety Education and Emergency Care 3
01:377:301  Psychology of Sport and Exercise 3
01:377:304  Exercise & Aging 3
01:377:415  Lifestyles of the Mediterranean - Greece 3
01:377:475  Nutrition and Fitness 3

Approved Elective Courses from Other Departments

A maximum of 3 credits from outside the Department of Kinesiology and Health can be used to fulfill elective credits for the Sport Management major.

The table below lists courses from majors other than Exercise Science (377) or Sport Management (955) that have been approved to fulfill 3 credits of your elective requirement for the Sport Management major. These courses are recognized in Degree Navigator as fulfilling elective credits.

To receive credit for an elective course offered by another department, YOU MUST EARN A GRADE OF C OR BETTER.

If you have any questions concerning the eligibility of a potential elective course, you must check with and receive written approval from the Department Academic Advisor BEFORE registering for that course.

 COURSE NUMBER  COURSE NAME  CREDITS 
01:014:386  African Americans & Sports 3
01:590:250  Sports in Latin America and the Caribbean 3
01:830:373  Organizational and Personnel Psychology 3
01:840:118  Sports & Religion 3
04:192:201  Communication in Relationships 3
11:373:205  Small Business Essentials 3
11:373:231  Introduction to Marketing 3
11:709:235  Introduction to Sports Nutrition 3
33:382:103  Accounting for Entrepreneurs & Small Business   3
33:382:202  Marketing for Entrepreneurs & Small Business 3
33:382:203  Finance for Entrepreneurs & Small Business 3
33:382:340  Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship 3
37:533:356  Human Resource Management in the Sports Industry 3
37:575:310  Labor Relations in Professional Sports 3
37:575:314  Collective Bargaining 3
37:575:315  Employment Law 3
37:575:338  Occupational Safety and Health 3