Bachelors in Athletic Administration (B.A.A.)
Description: The Bachelors in Athletic Administration (B.A.A.) major is an undergraduate education program designed to prepare students for careers in the sport industry. The program is committed to the professional development of students so that competencies and skills relevant to Sport and Athletic Management. The Bachelors in Athletic Administration prepares students for leadership positions in prep-school, collegiate, amateur athletic organizations and recreational environments. Specific competencies covered include policy development, coaching, staffing, recruiting, contracts, marketing, leadership, legal and ethical issues.
Objectives: Students will
- Demonstrate problem solving and decision-making skills
- Explore how sport is a microcosm of society influenced by diverse sociological factors
- Apply fundamental marketing knowledge and concepts
- Apply ethical and legal decision-making principles
- Exemplify characteristics of management and leadership
- Implement fundamental principles of revenue generating, resource management, and budgeting
- Compare and evaluate the planning, design, and operations of venues
- Evaluate and utilize variety of research methods relevant to the field
- Know how to handling athletic personnel, fans, and board members i
- Prepare a portfolio, including an application letter and resume customized for applying for a position in athletic administration at the collegiate level.
Bachelors in Athletic Administration (B.A.A.)
| Courses | Course Number | Hours |
| Business | ||
| Policy, Planning, and Procedure | BUS 415 | 3 |
| Leadership | BUS 441 | 3 |
| HPER | ||
| Sports Analytics | HPR 301 | 3 |
| Managing Teams | HPR 321 | 3 |
| Personnel Management in Sport | HPR 402 | 3 |
| Sport Facility and Event Management | HPR 403 | 3 |
| International Sport Management | HPR 404 | 3 |
| Diversity and Inclusion in Sport Organizations | HPR 405 | 3 |
| Managing Budgets and Resources | HPR 412 | 3 |
| Recruiting Athletes | HPR 421 | 3 |
| Sport Information Management | HPR 422 | 3 |
| Special Issues in Athletic Administration | HPR 451 | 3 |
| Humanities | ||
| Social Responsibility | HUM 301 | 3 |
| Problem Solving | HUM 302 | 3 |
| Counseling Skills I | HUM 311 | 3 |
| Math | ||
| Statistics I | MTH 301 | 3 |
| Science | ||
| Exercise Science | SCI 301 | 3 |
| Technology | ||
| Leadership and Data Science | TCH 331 | 3 |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Total | 60 | |
Exercise and Sports Science
rogram Director: Tracy Stone, Ed.D., CSCS
Faculty: Ahmed Lakhani, Ph.D.; Tracy Stone, Ed.D. CSCS; Audra Kielbowicz, M.S., CSCS; Kerry Knowles, M.S., Bernadette Sakelaris, M.S., ATC
Description
The Exercise and Sports Science (EXSS) minor is designed for students who desire a greater understanding of the physiological and biomechanical principles of exercise and fitness. The minor provides coursework in biomechanical principles, prevention and treatment of injuries, exercise leadership, and health behavior.
Program Outcome Objectives
- Describe the underlying scientific foundations of physical activity.
- Evaluate information about physical activity from a scientific basis.
- Describe the relationship between physical activity participation and health, wellness, and quality of life.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current physical activity guidelines and recommendations.
- Design and evaluate physical activity programs that promote health and improve quality of life.
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