Projects, papers, or research. Must be approved and sponsored by a faculty member and approved by the chair of the curriculum committee.

A survey of the history of modern sport and other forms of organized physical activity. Emphasis on the struggles of women, people of color, and athletes to gain access and control of organized sport in the U.S. (Gen.Ed. HS)

A survey of the history of modern sport and other forms of organized physical activity. Emphasis on the struggles of women, people of color, and athletes to gain access and control of organized sport in the U.S. (Gen.Ed. HS)

A survey of the history of modern sport and other forms of organized physical activity. Emphasis on the struggles of women, people of color, and athletes to gain access and control of organized sport in the U.S. (Gen.Ed. HS)

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Special projects, studies, or research.

Critical historical analysis of sport as a social structure in the U.S. Key areas of exploration include sport as a cultural product, social relations within sport, sport management structures, and contemporary social issues.

This course provides an understanding of the legal issues involved in the supervision, management and business operations of sport enterprises. The course adopts a managerial approach to legal issues that confront sport managers, including tort law, contract law, constitutional law, antitrust law, agency law, intellectual property law, administrative law, and governance and participation issues in professional sport and amateur athletics.

Analysis of the financial and economic issues related to the operation of public and private sport organizations. Exploration of specific areas of student interest through development of comprehensive business plans. Specific topics include: structure of sport industry; determinants of profitability; forms of ownership, taxation, financing, and economic impact studies.