Bachelor of Science in Sports and Health Sciences

This course exposes the student to legal cases from the individual perspective of the player, coach, fan, owner, agent, and medical staff, in addition to leagues and administrative bodies, dealing with captivating subjects as varied as drug testing, gender discrimination, player violence and criminal conduct, breach of contract, player eligibility, product liability, endorsement contracts, and television broadcasting.

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge of the inner workings and management of which is required in Sports and Recreation facilities. Topics include general management, administrative concerns for physical education, athletics, recreation, and health fitness.

This course examines morality and ethical issues pertaining to sport. During this class, students will become involved with discussions on sportsmanship, fan behavior, performance-enhancing drugs, gender equity in sport, deviant behavior in athletics, and issues related to youth sport participation.

Contemporary and Social Issues in Sport examines the scope and effect of sport on society. An emphasis is placed on learning sociological concepts such as how sports and sport participation impact the lives of individuals and groups in a society. This course examines significant contemporary issues in sports such as drug abuse, race, ethnicity, gender inequity, ethics, gambling, and violence. Students will gain a complete view of what constitutes sport and physical activity in conjunction with the sociocultural considerations vital to their understanding of sport.

Introduction to the purposes of financial accounting statements and the recognition, measurement, and disclosure concepts and methods underlying financial statements. Focus is on using and interpreting financial statements and on understanding the impact of transactions and events on financial statements and financial ratios.

This course provides an understanding of the corporation, each of the business functions (to include accounting, finance, marketing, technology, management, and planning), and the relations between and among functions in the operation of the firm.

This course focuses on the actual tasks and activities of the entrepreneur-from researching venture feasibility, to launching the venture, to managing growth. Covered are descriptions of real entrepreneurs in action, facing the challenges that entrepreneurs must deal with, and making good and even some not-so-good decisions. This study relates the excitement of the entrepreneurial adventure.

This course examines human characteristics and their bearing on the management and resultant performance of organizations. It includes a review of theory and research on personality, motivation, values, stress, leadership skills, power bases, and communication. It is designed to provide an understanding of the attitudes and behavior of subordinates and superiors, as well as important insights regarding one's own responses to the organization.

This course will examine how people differ within sports organizations specifically with racial, ethnic and gender issues. Students will study the history of women in athletics, Title IX and how this law paved the way for women in athletics.

Sports Management is a field of study that is on the rise as sports evolves from recreation to big business. Students of this course will be offered the foundations of the sport management function, the sport business as an occupation and industry, sport finance, sport sponsorship, sport marketing, and sport ethics. The course will discuss intercollegiate, high school, international and professional sports.

This course is a study of the financial aspects of sports, athletics, and the sports industry. Topics include agents, contracts, sports franchise finance, sports industry finance, sports event financing, and financial/legal issues, among others.

This course focuses on the promotions, public relations, and advertising and other marketing functions involved in the multi-billion dollar sports industry. The course provides research, case analysis, and other opportunities to learn of the effective principles, theories, practices, and methods involved with all aspects of sports communications.

This course places an emphasis on managerial competencies, the strategic importance of human resource management, and the implications of organizational justice used in the sports industry. This course also examines human resource practices such as job design, staffing and career considerations, leadership, and performance appraisal.

This course focuses on the major leadership, management, and administrative challenges facing the professional athletic administrator at various levels of high school, collegiate, and other major levels of organized sports administration.

This course provides a comprehensive outlook at the emerging field of sport communication. Through key research, current trends, industry demands, and the organizational value of sport communication, students will be exposed to diverse areas the field offers for both academic study and professional practice.

This course provides students with a practical view of the event planning and implementation process, including how to develop a budget, secure athletes and sponsors, sell tickets and negotiate a television contract.

This course examines the international governance structures that shape sport throughout the world and explains the organization and development internationally of both professional and amateur sport.

This course is designed to provide a solid foundation for undergraduate study in the online environment. Students will be introduced to learning theory, the tools available in the online classroom and campus, and online research. Identification of personal learning style allows students to improve their study/learning techniques and prepares them to succeed in college level courses. Students will be introduced to formatting and citation styles. APUS policy and procedure is addressed. There is an emphasis on written communication to assist students in the transition to the online environment.

This senior capstone class is the final course in the degree sequence for students majoring in Sports and Health Sciences. In this dynamic and interactive course, learners will review, assess and then apply many of the concepts they have researched during undergraduate studies through the creation of a customized graduation portfolio. This portfolio can be used for future career or academic goals and serve as a tangible job aid that houses previously acquired knowledge. Real life, hands on tools for career advancement will be examined and then applied, including the creation of a professional resume. An investigation of the job market in the field of sports and health will also take place through case study analysis and lively, career focused discussions. Alternative career paths for sports and health sciences degree holders will also be explored. Student must have SENIOR standing to register.