Siena Heights University
SMG 222 PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY IN SPORT 3 The application of sport psychology principles and theory to leadership positions in sport with particular emphasis on motivation , leadership effectiveness , team dynamics , and mental skills training for performance enhancement . This course will also include an exploration of the tools needed to help formulate one ’ s own sport leadership philosophy . Prerequisite : None Course is offered : Uncertain
SMG 280 SPORT MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM 3 Students will participate in an actual field experience in the Sport Industry . The practicum is a part time field experience for a minimum of 150 hours . The experience involves the cooperation of a faculty supervisor and an on-site professional . Students must have sophomore status , completed specific Sport Management core courses , and obtain faculty permission prior to registering for the practicum . Students registering for a practicum experience must have a minimum major GPA of 2.50 in the major . The course should be completed prior to the winter of junior year . Prerequisite : Sophomore status and permission of program chair Course is offered : FA , WI , and SU Every Year
SMG 285 SPECIAL TOPICS 1-3 The study of selected topics of current interest and not ordinarily covered in depth in other courses . Special topics may be repeated for credit with the approval of the department / advisor . No more than three credits may apply to a major or minor . Prerequisite : Based on course topic Course is offered : Uncertain
SMG 342 SPORT IN AMERICAN SOCIETY 3 The course provides an examination of the role of sport in the reproduction and transformation of society . Topics include sport sociology , socialization , stratification , sport and the economy , politics and sport , sport and the media , and the relationship between sport and culture . Prerequisite : SOC 111 or SOC 113 Course is offered : FA 2016 , FA 2018
SMG 343 HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SPORT 3 A history of sport , beginning with ancient civilization to modern American Sport . Social influences and characteristics defining sport will be explored in the course . Prerequisite : Sophomore , Junior , or Senior standing , SOC 111 or SOC 113 . Course is offered : FA 2017 , FA 2019
SMG 350 MANAGEMENT OF SPORT ORGANIZATIONS 3 The student will be able to apply the managerial process to the sport industry . Topics will include the study of the managerial process in sport , organizational behavior , sport governance , strategic plans , managerial roles and social responsibility and ethics in the sport industry . This is a case based course . Prerequisite : SMG 210 Course is offered : FA Every Year
SMG 360 SPORT MARKETING 3 The student will be able to apply the fundamental concepts of marketing to the sport industry . The course provides a detailed examination of marketing techniques in the sport consumer and sport product businesses . Topics will include the marketing plan , market research , marketing strategies , global perspectives , and the difference between sport product and sport service marketing . Prerequisite : SMG 210 , SMG 280 , and MKT 310 Course is offered : WI Every Year
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