NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

452 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS to sport and recreation. Examines event management, personnel relations, and governmental regulations that impact sport and recreation. Prerequisite: SPT 1050 or SPT Faculty approval. SPT 4850 Seminar in Sport and Recreation Management (3 credits) A capstone course for senior sport and recreation management majors. Students will examine trends in the industry, career paths, and discuss current topics in sport and recreation. Prerequisites: SPT 1050, Senior Standing, and SPT Faculty approval. SPT 4950 Sport and Recreation Management Internship (12 credits) A supervised work placement for a period of 16 weeks in the student’s major area of study. A minimum of 420 hours is required. There is also a classroom component for this course. Prerequisites: cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, completion of 36 or more credits within Major Requirements and permission from SPT faculty. Sport and Recreation Management Majors Only. SPT 4951 Sport and Recreation Internship (6 credits) A supervised work placement for a period of 16 weeks in the student’s major area of study. A minimum of 210 hours is required. There is also a classroom component for this course. Prerequisites: cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, completion of 36 or more credits within Major Requirements and permission from SPT faculty. Sport and Recreation Management Majors Only. SPT 4952 Sport and Recreation Internship (6 credits) A supervised work placement for a period of 16 weeks in the student’s major area of study. A minimum of 210 hours is required. There is also a classroom component for this course. Prerequisites: cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, completion of 36 or more credits within Major Requirements and permission from SPT faculty. Sport and Recreation Management Majors Only. TECH—Information Technology TECH 1110 Technology in Information Age (3 credits) In this course, students work for mastery of basic computer application skills in file management, word processing, spreadsheet, charting, database, Internet research, and web authoring/publishing. In addition, students acquire a deeper understanding of technology as used by professionals in all information technology fields, current trends, ethical use of technology, and technology management. A challenge exam (passing score = 75 techniques for sponsorship acquisition and fundraising tactics. SPT 3375 Program Management (3 credits) An exploration of sport and recreation programs with an emphasis on management issues pertaining to the development and operation of participant based programs. Prerequisite: SPT 1050. SPT 3425 Public Relations in Sport (3 credits) Studies the guidelines and principles of public relations in sport and recreation. Topics include communication, mass media, interviewing, media formats, and publication design. Prerequisite: SPT 1050. SPT 3550 Principles of Economics and Finance in Sport (3 credits) Examines current economic and financial issues that impact sport and recreation management. Topics include budget development, funding, capital projects, economic impact, and supply and demand in the sport and recreation industry. Prerequisites: SPT 1050. SPT 3650 Sport Marketing (3 credits) A focus on the principles of sport marketing and the application of a sport marketing plan. Topics include advertising, marketing mix, consumer behavior, and relationship marketing. SPT 3775 Sport Camp Management (3 credits) An exploration into sport camp management principles and practices. An examination of residential, day, professional team, college athletic, and high school sport based camps with an emphasis on organization, staffing, operations, and evaluation. Prerequisite: SPT 1050. SPT 3925 The Business of College Sports (3 credits) This course examines the history, rules, and regulations that govern college athletics. Exploration into Division I, II, and III programs with a critical analysis of the current issues that each division faces. Prerequisite: SPT 1050. SPT 4425 Organization and Administration of Sport (3 credits) Reviews the principles of organizational structure and behavior within sport organizations. Topics include organizational policies and procedures, organizational effectiveness, communication networks, and leadership values. Prerequisite: SPT 1050. SPT 4550 Legal Aspects of Sport and Recreation (3 credits) Reviews the legal considerations, responsibilities, and liabilities of institutions and their personnel as related