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PES 602 Sport Event Management: Theory & Application

An introduction to the theoretical basis of sport management combined with supervised experiences in sport event management. This course may be offered in an online format. Credit may not be earned in both PES 602 and PES 690. Prerequisite: Admission to the MA in Sport Administration.

Credits
3(Spec)

PES 603 Administration of Sport and Athletics

A study of administrative techniques and administrative problems related to sport. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to the MA in Sport Administration program.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 606 Motor Learning and Human Performance

Factors that make for successful motor performance, including learning theory, distribution and type of practice, developmental factors, and psychological factors.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 607 Physical Education Curriculum Analysis

Students will be provided a framework for improving and analyzing K-12 programs. Planning, implementing, improving, and redesigning curricula will be emphasized.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 610 Philosophical & Ethical Issues in Athletics

Philosophical foundations underlying ethical issues surrounding athletics with emphasis upon development of a consistent and rational professional philosophy. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to the MA in Sport Administration.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 611 Psychology of Sport

The psychological dimension in sport as it pertains to the athlete, the coach, and the spectator; the latest psychological findings dealing with the relationship between individuals and sport.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 615 Analysis of Teaching in Physical Education

A comprehensive review and analysis of teaching functions and processes with a particular emphasis on how to improve the instructional behaviors of physical educators.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project

A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.

Credits
1(1-0)

PES 620 Sport - An Interdisciplinary Study

An interdisciplinary study in sport in America through an examination of the historical, sociological, and philosophical principles of play, sport, games, and athletics.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 625 Athletic Facility Design and Management

An analysis of athletic facility design and the processes of facility management. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to the MA in Sport Administration.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 631 Physiology of Exercise

Physiological basis of human movement and its application to physical training and performance. Identical to HSC 631. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

Credits
4(3-2)

Cross Listed Courses

HSC 631

PES 635 Quantitative Applications & Data Based Decision Making in Sport

Provides students with skills and perspectives on quantitative methodologies used for effective decision-making within the sport industry. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to the MA in Sport Administration.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 640 Sport and the Law

This course is designed to provide the entering professional with a practical and theoretical application of US law to the sport industry. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to the MA in Sport Administration.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 645 Financial Management of Sport

Application of the fundamental concepts and theories of finance to the field of sport management. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to the MA in Sport Administration.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 650 Sport Marketing

Provides a practical and theoretical application of marketing science to all realms of the sport industry. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to the MA in Sport Administration.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 660 Biomechanics

Study of biological and mechanical aspects of biomechanics including the techniques of visual and cinematographic analysis.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 665 Applied Research in Sport Management

Students develop knowledge and expertise in research to create a project embedded within a sport organization. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to the MA in Sport Administration.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 670 Research Methods for Physical Education and Sport, Health and Recreation

Basic research methods and techniques essential in performing and interpreting scientific studies. Recommended: 6 hours of graduate course work completed prior to enrollment. Identical to HSC 670. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

HSC 670

PES 672 Statistics for Physical Education and Sport, Health and Recreation

Basic descriptive and inferential statistical concepts and techniques commonly encountered in professional literature and essential to teaching and research. This course may be offered in online or hybrid format.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 675 Human Resource Management in Sport Organizations

A study of human resource management techniques as it relates to the sport industry. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to the MA in Sport Administration.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 685 Integrated Capstone Project in Sport Management

An integrated capstone project including event management, human resources, research, marketing and communication strategies. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: a minimum of 24 credits in the MA in Sport Administration.

Credits
3(Spec)

PES 690 Practicum

To give the student professional experience of a supervisory or administrative nature in a public school, educational institution, or community agency. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Master's degree candidates only.

Credits
1-4(Spec)

PES 691 Independent Study

A topic is selected, researched and a scholarly paper prepared in consultation with an advisor. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: PES 670.

Credits
3(Spec)

PES 693 Field Study in Physical Education and Sport

An approved investigation, survey, study, or descriptive observation in some area of physical education or sport, performed off campus. CR/NC only.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

PES 696 Seminar in Physical Education

Individual and group study of problems in physical education. Systematic analysis of individual and committee reports and research contributions on current problems.

Credits
2(2-0)

PES 698 Thesis

The student develops and completes a research study in a specific area of physical education. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: PES 670 or PES 672. 2 hours may be taken concurrently with PES 670.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

PES 699 Internship in Sport Management

An internship experience applying theoretical and practical knowledge in a sport management setting. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 18 credit hours in the MA in Sport Administration; 3.0 overall GPA or better; and permission of the sport management internship supervisor.

Credits
1-6(Spec)