Sport Studies - BA
The Sport Studies major prepares students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to become effective professionals in the field. Students complete a curriculum with strong foundational courses that include the social sciences, history of sport, exercise science, business, and methods courses. The major challenges students to apply this curriculum to real life experiences through practica and internships with working professionals. Students majoring in Sport Studies are prepared for careers or further study in professions including sports administration, recreation, coaching, facility and event management and sports communication and information.
Degree Requirements
Required Major Courses
PAC 10131 | WEIGHT TRAINING (1) | |
PAC 11131 | LIFETIME FITNESS (1) | |
PAC 11231 | NONTRAD TEAM SPORTS I (1) | |
| Additional PAC | |
PED 11133 | HISTORY & PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND RECREATION (3) | |
PED 13733 | PRINCIPLES OF OFFICIATING FALL SPORTS (2) | |
| OR | |
PED 14733 | PRINCIPLES OF OFFICIATING SPRING SPORTS (2) | |
PED 18731 | TEACHING CHARACTER THROUGH SPORT (2) | |
PED 20533 | CARE AND PREVENTION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES (3) | |
PED 30400 | SPORT FACILITY AND EVENT MANAGEMENT (3) | |
PED 30403 | LEGAL ISSUES IN RECREATION AND SPORT (3) | |
PED 30233 | IDS: PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY OF SPORTS (3) | |
PED 30732 | FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR TRAINING (2) | |
PED 31833 | RECREATION & SPORTS PROGRAMMING (3) | |
PED 33532 | ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3) | |
PED 41033 | INTERNSHIP:PED (3) | |
PED 41733 | THEORY OF ADMIN IN HPE&R (3) | |
PED 46000 | SENIOR SEMINAR (1) | |
PED 49035 | SPORTS STUDIES: COMPREHENSIVE (2) | |
Required Supporting Courses
Required Concentration
Students must complete one concentration from the following:
Coaching
Sports Leadership
Recreation