Sport Management and Coaching
Degrees and Certificates
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Sport Management and Coaching Aligned Certificate -
Sport Management and Coaching
Courses
ECSM1220: Applied Sport Management
Credits 4This course in Applied Sport Management explores the practical application of management principles within the sports industry, focusing on areas such as event planning, marketing, operations, and leadership. Students will engage with real-world case studies and hands-on projects to develop the skills needed for success in professional and amateur sports settings.
ECSM1520: Ethical Decision Making in Sport
Credits 4This course in Ethical Decision Making in Sport examines the moral and ethical challenges faced by athletes, coaches, administrators, and organizations across all levels of sport. Through case studies and critical analysis, students will explore frameworks for ethical reasoning and apply them to real-world dilemmas in the sport industry.
ECSM2440: Managing Risk
Credits 4This course in Managing Risk in Sport Management examines the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks within the sport industry, including safety protocols, legal liabilities, and crisis management. Students will develop practical strategies for minimizing risks and protecting the well-being of athletes, staff, and organizations.
ECSM2500: Sport Communication
Credits 4This course in Sport Communication explores the role of media and communication strategies within the sport industry, focusing on public relations, journalism, digital platforms, and crisis management. Students will develop the skills to effectively craft messages, engage with audiences, and navigate the evolving landscape of sport communication.
ECSM3200: Sport Administration
Credits 4This course in Sport Administration provides an overview of the management principles and administrative functions that drive sport organizations, including staffing, budgeting, policy development, and strategic planning. Students will explore the structures and operations of professional, collegiate, and recreational sport organizations while developing skills to lead and manage effectively in diverse settings.
ECSM3210: Sport Facility & Event Management
Credits 4This course in Sport Facility and Event Management focuses on the operational, logistical, and strategic aspects of managing sports venues and events. Students will gain hands-on experience in planning, organizing, and executing large-scale sports events while exploring best practices for facility operations, crowd management, and event marketing.
ECSM3340: Techniques of Successful Coaching
Credits 4This course examines the principles and practices of effective coaching. Students explore athlete‑centered coaching, motivation, communication, leadership, teaching sport skills, and ethical decision-making across diverse sport settings. Emphasis is placed on applying evidence‑based coaching techniques to enhance athlete development, performance, and well‑being. Through readings, discussion, and practical application, students develop a personal coaching philosophy aligned with best practices in contemporary sport coaching.
ECSM3420: Sport Finance
Credits 4This course in Sport Finance examines the financial principles and practices specific to the sport industry, including budgeting, revenue generation, financial reporting, and investment strategies. Students will learn to analyze financial statements, assess funding sources, and apply financial decision-making in the context of sport organizations and events.
ECSM3560: The Psychology of Coaching
Credits 4This course explores the psychological foundations of effective coaching, focusing on both the mental processes of athletes and the psychological demands placed on coaches. Students examine motivation, confidence, communication, emotional regulation, team dynamics, stress, burnout, and identity in sport across youth, collegiate, and high‑performance settings. The course also addresses the psychology of being a coach, including leadership style, self‑awareness, ethical decision‑making, and well-being. Emphasis is placed on applying sport psychology principles to enhance performance, relationships, and sustainable coaching practice.
ECSM4430: Sport Law
Credits 4This course in Sport Law provides an overview of the legal principles that govern the sport industry, including contracts, torts, intellectual property, and regulatory frameworks. Students will explore the legal issues surrounding athletes, teams, organizations, and events, and learn how to navigate legal challenges in the sport context.