Exercise and Sport Studies 300 - SEM: TOPCS/EXERCISE & SPRT STU

This topics course begins with a historical foundation of college athletics, early origins, organizations, AIAW, and the NCAA. The course covers leadership and management principles from scholarly literature infused with personal insights of a variety of leaders in the field. Complex issues such as pay to play, concussion management, youth sport specialization, athlete violence and other contemporary topics are explored. Enrollment limited to 14.

Topic: College Athletics. Instructor permission. Not open to first-years, sophomores