2022-2023 Adult Education Undergraduate Catalog

Sport Management (AS) - Online

The Sport Management program at LBC is based on a solid academic foundation of core courses that challenge students to think biblically and critically while preparing for the expanding and diverse field of sports.

The Associate of Science degree program provides an excellent academic foundation for students who are beginning the career process, as well as those currently employed who are seeking a higher education degree. If a Bachelor of Science degree becomes the goal in the future, the Associate of Science degree can seamlessly transfer to a four year program.

Degree: Associate of Science

Major: Sport Management

Major Mission: The Sport Management program prepares students as highly skilled leaders with a biblical worldview who identify and meet the present and future needs of the sport profession.

Location: Online

Program Outcomes - Students will:

1. Plan, create and implement a comprehensive sport program for private and public sectors utilizing biblical principles of stewardship and discipleship

2. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the fundamental principles of sport management

3. Distinguish individual differences and describe the dimensions of diversity

4. Develop the communication skills necessary to disseminate information in a variety of oral, written and electronic formats 

 

Major Details: 

18 Credits - Biblical Studies

18 Credits - General Education

24 Credits - Sport Management

TOTAL - 60 Credits

 

Sport Management AS Curriculum Scope

Bible & Theology Core

18 credits

Arts & Sciences Core

18 credits

Healthcare Management Core

24 credits

Program Total

60 credits

 


Biblical Studies (18 Credits)

 
BIB 103Creation & Covenants: OT I

3

BIB 104Israel's Life & Literature: OT II

3

BIB 106Interpreting the Bible

3

BIB 203Life of Christ: NT I

3

BIB 204Early Church: NT II

3

THE 105Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies

3

General Education (18 Credits)

LAN 101Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric

3

LAN 104Public Speaking

3

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History / Literature Core (100/200 Level)

3

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Science or Mathematics Core Course

3

SCI ____
SCI L____ SCI Lab CORE 100-200 Level-1 credit

1

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Human Culture Elective

3

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Arts & Sciences Elective

3

CSV 199Christian Service

0

Total Credit Hours:18

Choose Math, or Science with lab

 

A&S electives:  SOC 305 or SOC 412

 

Human Culture Electives:  HUM 212, PHI 201, POL 202, SOC 101, or SOC 203

Sport Management (24 credits)

SPM 105Introduction to Sport Management

3

SPM 130Sport Communication

3

SPM 320AOrganizational Leadership in Sport

3

SPM 430Recreation Management

3

SPM Elective

3

SPM Elective

3

SPM Elective

3

SPM Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:24