Program Goals
The Physical Education and Sport Studies program utilizes four academic tracks to provide opportunities for students to develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills consistent with industry best practices in Sport Management, Recreational and Athletic Administration and Coaching Education, and Sports Medicine. Coupled with the goals of the General Education program, tracks are designed to meet the standard requirements for preparation for entry level positions in the respective fields.
- In Sport Management, emphasis is on integrating academic courses in physical education with complementary courses in mathematics, business, economics and accounting.
- In Recreational and Athletic Administration and Coaching Education, emphasis is on integrating academic courses in physical education and management with complimentary courses in mathematics, business, economics, and accounting.
- In Sports Medicine, emphasis is on students wishing to pursue a career in sports medicine or related fields. Upon completion of this undergraduate program, students must apply to a Sports Medicine Graduate program to obtain certification in their desired field of study. Student cannot practice sports medicine with only this undergraduate degree.
Learning Outcomes
Major Core Outcomes
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Students will be able to think critically and be capable of solving sport-related industry problems, so as prepared to add value to sport organizations through application of major track curriculum. (COSMA)
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Students will be able to comprehend and effectively analyze issues, make decisions, and form sound, well-based judgments through application of their chosen major-track curriculum. (COSMA)
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Students will demonstrate effective, empathetic, and inclusive oral, technological, written and communication, and social skills pertaining to the sport industry.
Sport Management
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Students will be able to create an inclusive work environment through application of leadership skills required in sport management industries.
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Students will analyze current issues in the sport management industry to evaluate effective resolution strategies.
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Students will then apply appropriate strategies obtained in the sport management track curriculum.
Recreational and Athletic Administration and Coaching Education
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Students will be able to create an inclusive work environment through application of leadership skills required for the recreation/athletic administration and coaching industries.
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Students will analyze current issues within the recreation/athletic administration or coaching
industries to evaluate for effective resolution strategies.
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Students will then apply appropriate strategies obtained via the recreation athletic administration coaching education track curriculum.
Sport Medicine
- Students have demonstrated the competency to enter a graduate program such as athletic training, physical therapy, or counseling, as well as professional certifications in programs such as strength and conditioning and nutrition.
- Students show proficiency in terminology and language pertaining to both human anatomy and physiology.
- Students have the ability to demonstrate practical skills pertaining to the sport medicine profession.
Requirements for the Major
Majors in the Department are required to complete the following courses successfully:
All majors must also complete successfully one of the following tracks: