EDSM132 SOCIOLOGY OF SPORT (3.00) Impact of sport on society. The social structures. The integration of sport with other social institutions. Cross-listed Courses: SOCI232

EDSM141 ISSUES AFFECTING STUDENT-ATHLETE (1.00) Personal and social issues such as time management, note and test taking, goal setting, alcohol/drug awareness. Knowledge and discussion of NCAA and Xavier Athletic Department regulations, Sports Nutrition, Title IX,and gender equity.

EDSM250 PROF DEVELOPMENT IN SPORT MGMT (3.00) The course is designed to prepare students to enter the sport industry. It is focused on identifying industry trends and their effect on employment in the field, exploring career paths, and developing effective job search skills. Prerequisite: Sport management majors only or approval from instructor.

EDSM310 INTRO TO SPORT MARKETING (3.00) Career opportunities in the sports industry. The evolution of the field and its place in our economy. Marketing plan, current trends. Marketing mix: sponsorships, special event fundraising, public relations, promotions, television, sports products.

EDSM322 FACILITY & EVENT MGMT (3.00) Planning and managing athletic, physical education, recreation and other sport facilities. Basic concerns in developing and organizing events in sports areas.

EDSM348 LEGAL & ETHICAL ISSUES IN SPORT (3.00) Basic legal principles affecting the management of physical activity and sports programs. Liability, negligence and risk assessment. Cross-listed Courses: EDSM598

EDSM360 SPORT FINANCE AND ECONOMICS (3.00) This course is designed to provide the student participating in the Sport Management curriculum information concerning financial matters and business issues relating to the industry and big business of sport in the 21st century. Of particular importance is acquiring an awareness and understaning of basic financial responsibilities of sport administrators, managers, and coaches.

EDSM370 BASIC AQUATICS & POOL MGMT (2.00) Basic aquatic skills and pool management.

EDSM377 SPORT PSYCHOLOGY (3.00) Sport situations and of the science of psychology. The mental side of sports.

EDSM410 SPORT ETHICS (3.00) This course is designed to provide an examination and discussion of ethical, managerial and moral issues related to individuals who work and participate in the area of sport and physical activity. Cross-listed Courses: EDSM610

EDSM495 INTERNSHIP IN SPORT MGMT (3.00-9.00) Field experience within an area of interest. A total of 600 clock hours are required, which may be divided into three blocks of 200 hours. Culminating experience which may begin during the summer of a student's senior year. Internship site selection is a cooperative effort between the student and the advisor. Comprehensive portfolio is required. Cross-listed Courses: EDSM695

EDSM521 PRIN OF MGMT IN SPORT ADMIN (3.00) Past, current and future trends in the field of sport management. Administrative theory, function, and application within the field of sport management.

EDSM522 RESEARCH & STATISTICS (3.00) Fundamental statistics and research methods. Current journals in sport administration. Representative samples. Historical, descriptive, experimental and philosophical research.

EDSM523 SPORTS ADMINISTRATION SEMINAR (3.00) Current issues. Topics by guest practitioners. The diversity of the sport industry. Careers, position demands, and trends.

EDSM595 SPORTS ADMINISTRATION: MKTG (3.00) The evolution of the field, its place in our economy, a marketing plan, current trends, case histories. Proposals offered by promoters. Career in sport marketing.

EDSM596 SPORTS ADMINISTRATION: FINANCE (3.00) Sport and athletic/not-for-profit budgets-program based, project based, and line-item based. Formulating budgets. Budgeting cycles, political ramifications imposed and utilized in the federal cycle, fiscal year, and reserves. Financial markets, cash management, and municipal underwriting of recreation and parks facilities. Scale sheets, bond issues, BAN, VKX, sinking fund, etc. Grant-writing. Sources of funding, and endowment foundations.

EDSM598 LEGAL & ETHICAL ISS SPORT & PE (3.00) Legal and ethical issues with regard to youth, school, college, amateur and professional sports. Cross-listed Courses: EDSM348

EDSM622 PERSONNEL ISSUES IN SPORT MGMT (3.00) Personnel functions. Job analysis, job description, recruitment, employee selection and retention, EEOC and affirmative action, staff morale and development, leadership and organizational culture, job performance/evaluation and mentoring.

EDSM625 HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ADMIN (3.00) Current issues facing today's high school athletic director such as: student-athletes, faculty, staff development, administration, budget, and community relations in the operation and management of a high school athletic department.

EDSM630 SPORT SALES MANAGEMENT (3.00) The Course will cover how sport promotion and sales is an integral component inthe sports entertainment industry. Topics to be discussed include: Sport promotion and sales, theoretical foundations, incentivizing sport consumers, sales process, strategies and methods, sport sponsorship and the merits of licensing; community relations; the role of technology; risk management and aftermarketing strategies.

EDSM632 SPORT EVENT MGMT & PROMOTION (3.00) Operating special events with an emphasis on sports events. Administrative procedures, operational techniques, hospitality, public relations and marketing, and technical services. Practical application on scheduled events.

EDSM642 SPORT FUND-RAISING (3.00) Fundraising as it relates to sports.

EDSM652 NCAA: RULE, REGULATION,POLICIES (3.00) The development of collegiate sport and the NCAA from 1906-present. Critical issues facing collegiate sport today. The NCAA constitution, by-laws, and administrative structure. Comprehensive knowledge of the operating by-laws and operational differences between Division I, II, III.

EDSM654 WOMEN IN SPORT (3.00) Cultural, social-psychological, and physiological issues related to gender that influence the nature and extent of involvement.

EDSM662 PR & COMMUNICATION IN SPORT (3.00) The relationship between public relations practitioners and the media. The art of writing a press release. Coordination of a press conference. Advertising/marketing campaigns. Organization of special events. Management of a public relations crisis. Career opportunities.

EDSM664 FACILITY DESIGN & PLANNING (3.00) Planning and managing athletic, physical education, recreation, and other sport facilities.

EDSM666 FITNESS MANAGEMENT (3.00) Planning, organizing, and effectively managing the administration of health related fitness programs. Leadership characteristics, organizational strategies, proven business techniques. Diverse and multiple perspectives of contemporary administrative management for fitness.

EDSM668 ADMIN OF FITNESS & WELLNESS PROG (3.00) Development and administration of current fitness and wellness principles.

EDSM670 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1.00-3.00) Investigate an area of student interest within the sport industry. Advisor's approval.

EDSM692 SPORT ADMIN RESEARCH PROJECT (3.00) Research project. Guidance from a faculty member.

EDSM695 INTERNSHIP IN SPORT ADMIN (3.00-9.00) The internship may be taken after successfuly completing 15 semester hours. Will select either a three credit (200 clock hours) or six credit (400 clock hours) internship experience. Internships are planned and supervised learning activities. Take place in a sport industry. Cross-listed Courses: EDSM495