Sport Management (BSKin&Health)
The sport management major is designed for students who are interested in the organization, marketing, and management of sport and/or entertainment programs.
Admission
Students who plan to major in sport management must apply for admission to the program. A student’s grade point average, volunteer and work experiences, and completion of prescribed prerequisite coursework are factors in the admission decision. Information about admission requirements is available from an academic advisor.
Total Hours Required: 120
Plan of Study
The Plan of Study is a suggested four-year course sequence to support academic planning and serves as a helpful guide. Currently enrolled students should meet with their academic advisor to tailor their course selections and timelines to their individual goals and circumstances.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
| KIN 312M | Management of Physical Activity and Sport Programs | 3 |
| First-Year Signature Course (090) | 3 | |
| Mathematics (020) | 3 | |
| RHE 306 | Rhetoric and Writing | 3 |
| KIN 119 | Topics in Movement Competence (or PED Course) | 1 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| HED 311 | Introduction to Health Promotion and Behavioral Science | 3 |
| PSY 301 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| American and Texas Government (070) | 3 | |
| Natural Science and Technology, Part I (030) | 3 | |
| KIN 119 | Topics in Movement Competence (or PED Course) | 1 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| ECO 301 or ECO 304K |
Introduction to Economics or Introduction to Microeconomics |
3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| KIN 347 | Historical and Ethical Issues in Physical Culture and Sports | 3 |
| Humanities (040) | 3 | |
| Natural Science and Technology, Part I (030) | 3 | |
| Communication (010) | 3 | |
| American and Texas Government (070) | 3 | |
| KIN 119 | Topics in Movement Competence (or PED Course) | 1 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| KIN 312 | Topics in Kinesiology: Issues (Topic 5) | 3 |
| U.S. History (060) | 3 | |
| Computer Applications | 3 | |
| Natural Science and Technology, Part II (093) | 3 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts (050) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| KIN 350 or KIN 352K |
Sociological Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity or Topics in Human Movement Studies |
3 |
| KIN 354 | Sport and Event Marketing | 3 |
| Transcript-recognized minor or certificate or College-level concentration (specialization or track in a second field of study) | 3 | |
| U.S. History (060) | 3 | |
| KIN 349 | History of Sport and Physical Activity | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| KIN 353 | Sport Law | 3 |
| KIN 356 | Revenue and Budgeting in Sport | 3 |
| CMS 306M | Professional Communication Skills | 3 |
| Transcript-recognized minor or certificate or College-level concentration (specialization or track in a second field of study) | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| KIN 355 | Media and Public Relations in Sport | 3 |
| KIN 346 | Athletic Training Program Administration | 3 |
| Upper-division Hours chosen from: Transcript-recognized minor or certificate or College-level concentration (specialization or track in a second field of study) | 3 | |
| Hours chosen from: Upper-division | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| KIN 357 | Strategic Management of Sport Organizations | 3 |
| Transcript-recognized minor or certificate or College-level concentration (specialization or track in a second field of study) | 3 | |
| Upper-division Hours chosen from: Transcript-recognized minor or certificate or College-level concentration (specialization or track in a second field of study) | 3 | |
| Hours chosen from: Upper-division | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| KIN 628 | Internship/Fieldwork in Sport Management | 6 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Requirements
All requirements are listed below, starting with the most specialized moving to the most general. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major | ||
| Three hours computer applications | 3 | |
| KIN 312.5 | Sport Industry in America | 3 |
| or KIN 316 | Structure and Organization of Sport Programs | |
| Hours chosen from: | 3 | |
| Sociological Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity | ||
| Women and Sport | ||
| Sport, Fitness, and Mass Media | ||
| Race and Sport in African American Life | ||
| KIN 353 | Sport Law | 3 |
| KIN 354 | Sport and Event Marketing | 3 |
| KIN 355 | Media and Public Relations in Sport | 3 |
| KIN 356 | Revenue and Budgeting in Sport | 3 |
| KIN 357 | Strategic Management of Sport Organizations | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: | 6 | |
| Internship/Fieldwork in Sport Management | ||
| Internship in Sport Management (and three additional hours chosen from the following fields: KIN or HED) | ||
| ECO 301 | Introduction to Economics | 3 |
| or ECO 304K | Introduction to Microeconomics | |
| or ECO 304L | Introduction to Macroeconomics | |
| CMS 306M | Professional Communication Skills | 3 |
| KIN 312M | Management of Physical Activity and Sport Programs | 3 |
| KIN 347 | Historical and Ethical Issues in Physical Culture and Sports | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Health Promotion and Behavioral Science | ||
| Physiological Basis of Conditioning | ||
| Motor Learning | ||
| Subtotal | 45 | |
| Degree (see details below) | 21 | |
| Free electives: Additional coursework to reach total hours required. | 12 | |
| Subtotal | 33 | |
| General Education | ||
| Core Curriculum | 42 | |
| Foreign Language other than English, Beginning Proficiency | ||
| Subtotal | 42 | |
| College Requirements - Education | ||
| General University Requirements | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Additional Requirements and Policy
At least 36 hours must be upper-division coursework.
More information, including a list of specializations, tracks, and minors is available.
Degree - Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health (BSKin&Health)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hours chosen from: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
Social and Behavioral Sciences (080) chosen from: ANT, ECO, GRG, LIN, or SOC. | ||
| Hours chosen from: | 3 | |
| Topics in Movement Competence (any 3 topics) | ||
PED | ||
| Transcript-recognized minor or certificate or College-level concentration (specialization or track in a second field of study) | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Additional Requirements and Policy
Undergraduates are expected to have completed two years in a single foreign language in high school. Students without two years of high school foreign language coursework must earn credit for beginning-level proficiency in a foreign language; this credit does not count toward the student’s degree. Students should consult their advisors to determine whether additional foreign language requirements apply to them. A list of acceptable substitute courses is available in the Student Dean's Office, George I. Sánchez Building 2.110.
More information, including a list of specializations, tracks, and minors is available.