Sport and Recreation, B.S. Sport and Recreation, B.S. Learning Outcomes Students with a B.S. in sport and recreation management will be able to: demonstrate knowledge of foundational sport and recreation management principles; apply and analyze financial, human resource and facility management principles; marketing, communications and sales strategies; and legal concepts to the sport and recreation industries; evaluate and explore career paths in the sport and recreation industries to identify where individual student strengths and interests will thrive; acquire knowledge in a concentration area within sport or recreation unique to individual student career objectives; express ideas clearly, logically, and persuasively in both oral and written formats; and demonstrate critical thinking; effective research methods; and teamwork, project management, and presentation principles to unique sport and recreation organization business challenges. Requirements The Bachelor of Science with a major in sport and recreation management requires a minimum of 20 s.h., including 8 s.h. of work for the major (27 s.h. in sport and recreation management, 2 s.h. in a concentration area, and 9 s.h. in field experience). Students must maintain a g.p.a. of at least 2.00 in all courses for the major and in all UI courses for the major. They also must complete the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences GE CLAS Core. The Bachelor of Science in sport and recreation management prepares students to make meaningful contributions to the sport and recreation industry at all levels and broaden their understanding and appreciation of the sport and recreation industry. The curriculum challenges students to think critically and creatively while developing analytical, rhetorical, and research abilities that are required for leadership positions in the sport and recreation industry. Moreover, the program emphasizes and provides experiential learning opportunities for a student's application of concepts and skills in professional settings to enhance learning and development. Students who major in sport and recreation management may not earn the minor in sport and recreation management. Online Degree Option The Department of Health and Human Physiology offers an online B.S. degree in sport and recreation management. The online program enables students to complete their B.S. degree from anywhere in the world. For more information, see Online B.S. Degree in Sport and Recreation on the Department of Health and Human Physiology website, or contact the Department of Health and Human Physiology directly. Degree Requirements The B.S. with a major in sport and recreation management requires the following course work. Foundation Courses 27 Field Experience 9 Concentration Area Courses 2 Total Hours 8 Foundation Courses All of these: SRM:060 Contemporary Issues in Sports SRM:57 Managerial Operations in Sport and Recreation SRM:75 Sales in Sport SRM:78 s and Public Relations in Sports Students must have completed 0 s.h. before they enroll in the following: SRM:5 Liability in Sport and Recreation SRM:52 Design and of Sport and Recreation Facilities SRM:5 Sport Business Practices SRM:58 Sport and Recreation Promotion SRM:72 Finance in Sport and Recreation Field Experience Students are required to complete a total of 9 s.h. of field experience (guided and/or independent) and must obtain prior approval from the director of field experience before performing any independent field experience for academic credit. See Independent Field Experience on the Department of Health and Human Physiology website, or contact the Department of Health and Human Physiology directly. Field experience includes both guided and independent options. Guided experience sections are led by faculty who set learning objectives and outcomes with partner organizations. Courses have regular meeting times and faculty oversee and evaluate student engagement, participation, and completion. Independent experience is student initiated with an approved sport or recreation affiliated organization, such as an internship. In consultation with the faculty and organization, a student sets the learning objectives for the duration of the experience. Faculty communicates with each student and site supervisor to evaluate student engagement, participation, and completion of learning objectives. Students who earn a Certificate in Interscholastic Athletic/ Activities Administration may apply a maximum of s.h. of credit from SRM:97 Sport and Recreation Field Experience from that certificate to the 9 s.h. field experience requirement of the sport and recreation management major.
2 Sport and Recreation, B.S. Both guided and independent field experience credit is based on 5 hours of field experience for each semester hour earned. SRM:97 Sport and Recreation Field -9 Experience Concentration Areas Students must complete 2 s.h. in one of the following concentration areas: business studies; coaching and sport instruction; communications and public relations/journalism; entrepreneurship; event management; interscholastic athletic/ activities administration; sport and diversity; or the studentdesigned concentration that allows students to design their own concentration with approval of their advisor and faculty. Some of these courses below have prerequisites; students must complete all of a course's prerequisites before they may register for the course. Prerequisites do not count toward the concentration course work. Business Studies Concentration Business studies concentration students select 2 s.h. from these: SRM:072 Leisure and the Liberal Arts SRM:085 Introduction to Travel and SRM:2065 The Experience Economy SRM:8 Interscholastic Activities and SRM:200 Topics in Sport and Recreation SRM:00 Writing for Sport and SRM:700 Ethics in Sport SRM:98 NCAA Rules Compliance and Enforcement ACCT:200 Introduction to Financial Accounting ACCT:2200 Managerial Accounting ARTS:070 Elements of Graphic Design CCP:0 for the Workplace CNW:60 Writing for Business and Industry (when topic is prepare for the "real world") ECON:00 Principles of Microeconomics ECON:200 Principles of Macroeconomics ECON:690 Sports Economics FIN:000 Introductory Financial JMC:520 Digital Strategic MGMT:2000 Introduction to Law MGMT:200 Introduction to MGMT:050 Professional Preparation for MSCI:500 Business Computing 2 Essentials RHET:2085 Speaking Skills Coaching and Sport Instruction Concentration In addition to the 2 s.h. concentration area requirement, students also may choose to complete the Certificate in Interscholastic Athletic/Activities Administration, a 2 s.h. program. Students who wish to earn the certificate and complete their 2 s.h. concentration area in coaching and sport instruction may count no more than 6 s.h. earned from the concentration area toward the certificate. However, two courses, SRM:9 Coaching Theory, Body Structure, and Human Development and SRM:55 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries for Coaches, are excluded from the 6 s.h. double-count rule. Coaching and sport instruction concentration students select 2 s.h. from these: SRM:05 Diversity and Inclusion in Healthy Living SRM:020/ INTD:027 SRM:6 SRM:8 SRM:9 SRM:55 SRM:00 Nutrition in Health and Performance Sports Officiating: Rules, Theories, and Issues Interscholastic Activities and Coaching Theory, Body Structure, and Human Development Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries for Coaches Writing for Sport and SRM:700 Ethics in Sport SRM:800 Sport Law for Interscholastic Athletic Directors SRM:98 NCAA Rules Compliance and Enforcement ATEP:000 First Aid and CPR 2 ATEP:200 Basic Athletic Training CCP:0 for the Workplace HHP:00 Human Anatomy HHP:20 Human Development Through the Life Span HHP:2200 Physical Activity and Health HHP:00 Human Growth and Motor Development HHP:00 Applied Exercise Physiology EDTL: Parent-Child Relationships EDTL: Movement Education 2 EPLS:200 Diversity and Inclusion in Athletics RHET:2085 Speaking Skills Coaching Certification Process University of Iowa students can become authorized to coach K-2 school-sponsored athletics in the state of Iowa by taking the following two courses. These courses prepare students for statewide coaching authorization application only; students must take these courses and can opt to apply for certification as part of their course work.
Sport and Recreation, B.S. SRM:9 Coaching Theory, Body Structure, and Human Development SRM:55 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries for Coaches Interscholastic Athletic/Activities Administration Concentration In addition to the 2 s.h. concentration area requirement, students also may choose to complete the Certificate in Interscholastic Athletic/Activities Administration, a 2 s.h. program. Students who wish to earn the certificate and complete their 2 s.h. concentration area in interscholastic athletic/activities administration may count no more than 6 s.h. earned from the concentration area toward the certificate. All of these (9 s.h.): SRM:8 Interscholastic Activities and SRM:800 Sport Law for Interscholastic Athletic Directors EPLS:200 Diversity and Inclusion in Athletics At least one of these ( s.h.): SRM:05 Diversity and Inclusion in Healthy Living SRM:2065 The Experience Economy SRM:020/ INTD:027 SRM:6 Nutrition in Health and Performance Sports Officiating: Rules, Theories, and Issues SRM:7 Sport Event SRM:9 Coaching Theory, Body Structure, and Human Development (this course and SRM:55 together allow students to apply for state of Iowa coaching authorization) SRM:55 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries for Coaches (this course and SRM:9 together allow students to apply for state of Iowa coaching authorization) SRM:76 Sports Analytics for Coaches, Managers, and Other Decision Makers SRM:200 Topics in Sport and Recreation SRM:00 Writing for Sport and SRM:700 Ethics in Sport ARTS:070 Elements of Graphic Design HHP:2500 Psychological Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity COMM:89 Organizational Leadership 2- EDTL: Parent-Child Relationships EDTL:90 Characteristics of Disabilities EPLS:80 EPLS:620 JMC:2200 JMC:520 PSQF:075 PSQF:/ EDTL:9 Human Relations for the Classroom Teacher Foundations of School Administration Principles of Strategic Digital Strategic Educational Psychology and Measurement Parent-Teacher RHET:2085 Speaking Skills s and Public Relations/ Journalism Concentration s and public relations/journalism concentration students select 2 s.h. from these: SRM:072 Leisure and the Liberal Arts SRM:8 Interscholastic Activities and SRM:200 Topics in Sport and Recreation SRM:00 Writing for Sport and SRM:700 Ethics in Sport SRM:98 NCAA Rules Compliance and Enforcement ARTS:070 Elements of Graphic Design COMM:86 Business and Professional COMM:88 Skills for Leadership COMM:89 Organizational Leadership 2- COMM:206 Media, Advertising, and Society CNW:60 Writing for Business and Industry (when topic is prepare for the "real world") JMC:00 Media Uses and Effects JMC:200 Media History and Culture JMC:500 Social Media Today JMC:2200 Principles of Strategic JMC:5/ AMST:98/ SPST:98 JMC:8/ SPST:8 JMC:82/ SPST:82 JMC:90/ SPST:80 JMC:00 JMC:2 New Media and the Future of Sport The Business of Sport Sport, Scandal, and Strategic in Media Culture Classics of Sports Journalism: From Jack London to Grantland Specialized Reporting and Writing Strategic Writing JMC: Sports Writing -
Sport and Recreation, B.S. JMC:520 Digital Strategic RHET:2085 Speaking Skills SPST:9 Sport Since 9/ Entrepreneurship Concentration Students who choose ENTR:50 Foundations in Entrepreneurship must register for ENTR:2000 Entrepreneurship and Innovation during the same semester if they have not taken ACCT:200 Introduction to Financial Accounting and MKTG:000 Introduction to Marketing Strategy. Entrepreneurship concentration students select 2 s.h. from these: SRM:085 Introduction to Travel and SRM:8 Interscholastic Activities and SRM:00 Writing for Sport and SRM:700 Ethics in Sport ARTS:070 Elements of Graphic Design CNW:60 Writing for Business and Industry COMM:88 Skills for Leadership ECON:00 Principles of Microeconomics ECON:200 Principles of Macroeconomics ECON:690 Sports Economics ENTR:50 Foundations in 2 Entrepreneurship ENTR:2000 Entrepreneurship and Innovation ENTR:00 Entrepreneurial Finance ENTR:200 Entrepreneurial Marketing ENTR:00 Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship ENTR:00 Strategic of Technology and Innovation ENTR:500 Social Entrepreneurship ENTR:595/ MGMT:500/ MUSM:500/ NURS:595/ RELS:700/ SSW:500 ENTR:600 ENTR:00 ENTR:50 MGMT:050 MSCI:500 Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness I E-Commerce Strategies for Entrepreneurs Managing the Growth Business Professional Sports Professional Preparation for Business Computing Essentials RHET:2085 Speaking Skills 2 Event Concentration In addition to the 2 s.h. concentration area requirement, students also may choose to complete the Certificate in Event Planning, a 2 s.h. program. Students who wish to earn the certificate and complete their 2 s.h. concentration area in event management may count no more than 6 s.h. earned from the concentration area toward the certificate. Students who wish to complete the concentration area in event management must take SRM:5 Foundations of Event and cannot substitute EVNT:5/JMC:5 Foundations of Event, and must take SRM:7 Sport Event and cannot substitute EVNT:260/JMC:260 Event Planning Workshop. Both of these: SRM:7 Sport Event SRM:5 Foundations of Event At least 6 s.h. from these: SRM:072 Leisure and the Liberal Arts SRM:085 Introduction to Travel and SRM:2065 The Experience Economy SRM:6 Sports Officiating: Rules, Theories, and Issues SRM:8 Interscholastic Activities and SRM:00 Writing for Sport and SRM:700 Ethics in Sport SRM:800 Sport Law for Interscholastic Athletic Directors ARTS:070 Elements of Graphic Design BUS:800 Business Writing COMM:809 Social Marketing Campaigns COMM:86 Business and Professional COMM:88 Skills for Leadership COMM:89 Organizational Leadership 2- ENTR:2000 Entrepreneurship and Innovation ENTR:500 Social Entrepreneurship ENTR:600 E-Commerce Strategies for Entrepreneurs ENTR:50 Professional Sports JMC:500 Social Media Today JMC:2200 Principles of Strategic JMC:00/FPC:85 Nonprofit and Fundraising JMC:8/ SPST:8 MKTG:000 The Business of Sport Introduction to Marketing Strategy MKTG:275 Social Media Marketing
Sport and Recreation, B.S. 5 Sport and Diversity Concentration Sport and diversity concentration students select 2 s.h. from these: SRM:05 Diversity and Inclusion in Healthy Living SRM:072 Leisure and the Liberal Arts SRM:085 Introduction to Travel and SRM:8 Interscholastic Activities and SRM:200 Topics in Sport and Recreation SRM:00 Writing for Sport and SRM:700 Ethics in Sport HHP:2500 Psychological Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity TR:070 Perspectives on Leisure and Play AFAM:00 Introduction to African American Society AFAM:925/ JMC:65 ANTH:0 African Americans and the Media Language, Culture, and CLSA:875 Ancient Sports and Leisure COMM:7 Media and Society EPLS:200 Diversity and Inclusion in Athletics HIST:00 Diversity in History JMC:200 Media History and Culture JMC:25 Media and Consumers RELS:2700/ NAIS:2700 Sacred World of Native Americans RHET:2085 Speaking Skills SPAN:2700/ Introduction to Latin COMM:2800/ IS:2700/LAS:2700/ PORT:2700 American Studies SPST:07/ Inequality in American Sport AMST:07/ GWSS:07 SPST:9 Sport Since 9/ Student-Designed Concentration If a student wishes to develop a concentration area focused on a specialized area that is not covered by an existing concentration area outlined above, the student must consult with an advisor in the sport and recreation management program. After consultation, the student must submit a written proposal to the sport and recreation management program director for approval. The proposal should provide a rationale for, and description of, the student-designed concentration, including proposed courses. The proposal must be approved before the start of the semester in which the student wishes to use the concentration for graduation. The concentration requires at least 2 s.h. of course work. Self-designed concentrations may not include course work that was used to complete GE CLAS Core or field experience requirements. Honors Honors in the Major Students have the opportunity to graduate with honors in the major. Departmental honors students must maintain an overall g.p.a. of at least. and a major g.p.a. of at least.50 and earn at least a B+(plus) grade in SRM:95 Honors Problems. During SRM:95 Honors Problems, the student works on a project under the supervision of a program faculty member. For additional information, visit the Curriculum section of the sport and recreation management program website or contact the sport and recreation management program director. University of Iowa Honors Program In addition to honors in the major, students have opportunities for honors study and activities through membership in the University of Iowa Honors Program. Visit Honors at Iowa to learn about the University's honors program. Membership in the UI Honors Program is not required to earn honors in the sport and recreation management major. Academic Plans Four-Year Graduation Plan The following checkpoints list the minimum requirements students must complete by certain semesters in order to stay on the University's Four-Year Graduation Plan. Courses in the major are those required to complete the major; they may be offered by departments other than the major department. Before the fifth semester begins: four foundation courses, at least s.h. in the concentration area, and s.h. in SRM:97 Sport and Recreation Field Experience Before the seventh semester begins: two more foundation courses (total of six), an additional 6 s.h. in the concentration area, and at least 90 s.h. earned toward the degree Before the eighth semester begins: two more foundation courses (total of eight), an additional s.h. of SRM:97 Sport and Recreation Field Experience, and one remaining concentration area course ( s.h.) During the eighth semester: enrollment in final s.h. of SRM:97 Sport and Recreation Field Experience, all remaining course work in the major, all remaining GE CLAS Core courses, and a sufficient number of semester hours to graduate Career Advancement Sport and recreation management majors find employment in municipal or campus recreation; interscholastic, high school, or college athletic administration; intramural departments; community private clubs or community parks and recreation departments; non-profit organizations; armed forces recreation; professional or Olympic sports organizations; commercial fitness businesses; and in firms specializing in sport marketing or sport sponsorship. The sport and recreation management faculty provides individual mentoring to students and offers several opportunities for students to
6 Sport and Recreation, B.S. connect with industry professionals throughout the year to learn about internships and jobs.. The Office of Field Experience in the sport and recreation management program in the Department of Health and Human Physiology assists students in finding their specific connection to the industry. The Pomerantz Career Center also offers multiple resources to help students find internships and jobs.