The Sport Management Certificate offers a series of courses focused on providing foundational knowledge and skills required of successful sport management professionals in areas such as sport marketing, facility management, event/program planning, leadership, social issues, and risk management. Students must complete five courses taught by the Exercise & Sport Science (ESS) and Recreation and Outdoor Education (ROE) faculty. Credits completed within the Certificate program may also be applied towards the completion of Emphases and Minors offered in the ESS and ROE programs.
The Sport Management Certificate is a 15 credit, online opportunity open to all students and may be completed in as few as two semesters. Select courses are offered each fall and spring, and during the summer sessions.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ESS 282 | Principles of Sport and Fitness Management | 3 |
| Two of the following: | 6 | |
| Management of Sport and Fitness Facilities | ||
| Risk Management in Physical Activity Settings | ||
| Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity | ||
| Two of the following: | 6 | |
| Recreation and Sport Marketing | ||
| Program Planning (with laboratory) | ||
| Leadership and Administration | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |