2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog
Majors
A Bachelor of Science in Sport Management enables students to apply ethically the fundamental concepts of management, marketing, finance and law to sport organizations. The acquisition of knowledge regarding the internal and external factors that influence sport in society allows students to use accepted techniques of discovery and critical thinking to solve problems, evaluate opinions and determine outcomes within the sport management area. Course work prepares students for a wide range of opportunities in the sport industry, including positions with professional, collegiate and amateur sports.
| Sport Management |
| College: Health and Human Performance |
| Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Sport Management |
| Hours for the Degree: 120 |
| Minor: No |
| Combined-Degree Program: Yes |
| Website: www.hhp.ufl.edu/trsm/Templates/UndergradCurriculum.htm |
A Bachelor of Science in Sport Management enables students to apply ethically the fundamental concepts of management, marketing, finance and law to sport organizations. The acquisition of knowledge regarding the internal and external factors that influence sport in society allows students to use accepted techniques of discovery and critical thinking to solve problems, evaluate opinions and determine outcomes within the sport management area. Course work prepares students for a wide range of opportunities in the sport industry, including positions with professional, collegiate and amateur sports.
Critical Tracking and Semester Plan
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- 2.2 GPA on tracking course work for semesters 1-4
- Complete 1 of 5 critical-tracking courses: PSY 2012, SPC 2600 or AEE 3030C, MAC 1147 or (MAC 1140 and STA 2023 or MAC 1114), ECO 2013 or ECO 2023,ACG 2021C
Semester 2:
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course
Semester 3:
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course
Semester 4:
- Complete all 5 critical-tracking courses
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE-S) | 3 |
| MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (4) (GE-M) or MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra (3) | 3-4 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B) (chemistry or biology recommended) | 3 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Total | 15-16 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking or AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 or MAC 1114 Trigonometry (GE-M) | 2-3 |
| ECO 2013 Principle of Macroeconomics or ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (GE-S) | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B) | 3 |
| Electives | 4 |
| Total | 15-16 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| SPM 2000C Introduction to Sport Management | 2 |
| ACG 2021C Introduction to Financial Accounting | 4 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| MAN 3025 Principles of Management | 4 |
| EME 2040 Introduction to Educational Technology or CGS 2531 Problem Solving Using Computer Software | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B) or Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Electives | 5 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| PET 3251 Sport and Society | 3 |
| FIN 3403 Business Finance | 4 |
| LEI 4540 Management and Supervision of Leisure Facilities and Personnel | 3 |
| Sport management elective (see degree audit for list) | 4 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing | 4 |
| SPM 3154 Administration of Sport and Physical Activity | 3 |
| SPM 3204 Ethical Issues in Sport | 3 |
| Sport management electives (see degree audit for list) | 6 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| SPM 4515 Sport Business and Finance | 3 |
| SPM 4723 Legal Issues in Sport and Physical Activity | 3 |
| LEI 3921 Field Experience in Leisure Services | 3 |
| SPM 3306 Sport Marketing | 3 |
| Sport management electives (see degree audit for list) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| SPM 4941C Internship in Sport Management | 15 |
| Total | 15 |