Course Descriptions

BUS 1040 Introduction to Sports Management (3 units)

This course provides a general introduction to the sports management field.  There are three main goals associated with this course: (a) to provide a perspective of the sports and recreation industry, (b) to explore the wide variety of exciting career opportunities in an expanding array of sport and recreation delivery systems such as Parks and Recreation, Health Clubs, university and professional sport, and (c) to focus on some of the most important issues impacting the sport and recreation field today.  Critical attention will be given to the necessity for developing value for diversity and multicultural perspectives in the sport industry. This course is centered around lecture and discussion, and may include guest speakers, small group work, and the viewing of documentary films.

BUS 3350 Facilities and Operational Management (3 units)

This course introduces students to a variety of job functions and managerial skills in the professional field of sports and recreation. Through involvement in experiential activities, group discussion, readings, and research, students will gain an insight into the role of a sports facility manager.  This course is intended to help students answer the question, “What does it take to become a successful manager of sports or recreational facilities or operations?”  Students will obtain the knowledge and skills needed to understand the operation of sports facilities.  It will cover topics ranging from hiring personnel, crowd management, ticket sales, and concessions. 

BUS 3351 Legal Liability and Risk Management (3 units)

This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to reduce the risk of injury in sport, leisure, and recreation activities, and the potential for negligence litigation.  It explores negligence liability and the risk management planning process.  Participants will learn the critical concept of ‘reasonable standard of care’ and how this impacts all risk management planning.  Valuable risk management planning tools will provide the skills necessary to develop and implement a comprehensive risk management plan.  Furthermore, this class will explore major legal concepts ranging from constitutional law, employment law, and intellectual property.

BUS 3355 Sports Media and Public Relations (3 units)

This class introduces students to an historical and current review of the business of sports media and related public relations field.  It defines and examines occupational and career opportunities surrounding sports and sports teams.  Sports media includes television, radio, print and sales.  Public relations include college SID, professional team media relations, and PR agencies.

BUS 3359 Special Topics (3 units)

A variety of topics will be introduced on an ongoing basis.  Special topic courses are developed from current issues in Sports Management and may draw from other disciplines.  Topics may include: Special Events Management in Sports; Women in Sports and Title IX; Coaching Theory and Practice.

PSY 4009 Sports Psychology (3 units)

This course explores the application of psychology to the understanding of sports.  Other topics covered include the Psychology of Play and Stress Management.  The use of various strategies to enhance peak performance in sports will be extrapolated into other areas such as business, art, education, dance, teaching, relationships and basic life skills.

BUS 4996 Internship in Sports Management (1-3 units)

Students must have completed all Lower Division prerequisites before being accepted into the Internship Program. Internships set in a variety of sports and recreation settings help students build professional competencies and a network of industry contacts. Managerial placements in the Conlan Recreation Center and in professional and intercollegiate sports, health and fitness clubs, sport marketing and management firms provide students with real ‘on-the-job’ working experiences in the sport industry.  Students may apply a maximum of 3 Internship units to the minor.

For other course descriptions please see the Business Administration and other discipline course listings in this Catalog.