The diverse curriculum of Northwestern’s kinesiology department not only teaches you principles for healthy living, it also gives you opportunities to apply what you’re learning to help others improve their health and lifestyle. And a healthy lifestyle is a strong foundation for building healthy relationships with others—both professionally and personally.
Sport Management Major
Sport management prepares students for a wide variety of careers in sport-related positions. The program is interdisciplinary and has required course work from the disciplines of Kinesiology, Accounting, Business, Economics, Mathematics and Computer Science. The courses will provide foundational and applied areas of study, in addition to practical experiences and internships.
| Requirements |
| KIN 182 - Introduction to Sport Management |
| KIN 229 - Leadership in Sport Management |
| KIN 241 - Directed Field Experience in Kinesiology I |
| KIN 320 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Sport |
| KIN 341 - Directed Field Experience in Kinesiology II |
| KIN 360 - Sport in Societies |
| KIN 415 - Seminar in Sport Management |
| KIN 417 - Internship |
| Cognate requirements |
| ACC 215 - Principles of Financial Accounting |
| ACC 216 - Principles of Managerial Accounting |
| BUS 200 - Principles of Marketing |
| BUS 201 - Principles of Management |
| BUS 218 - Business Ethics |
| CSC 102 - Business Computing |
| CSC 110 - Advanced Spreadsheets |
| ECO 213 - Principles of Microeconomics |
| Choose one course |
| MAT 111 - Calculus for Management, Life and Social Sciences |
| MAT 116 - Statistics for the Natural and Social Sciences |
| MAT 117 - Applied Statistics for Management |
| Sport managment options |
| Coaching/athletic administration option |
| KIN 202 - Organization and Administration of Physical Education |
| KIN 234 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries |
| KIN 236 - Nutrition for Life |
| KIN 260 - Coaching Endorsement |
| KIN 300 - Coaching Methods |
| KIN 302 - Topics in Coaching Sports Fundamentals and Strategies |
| KIN 355 - Psychosocial Aspects of Sport for Health Care Professions |
| KIN 398 - Directed Study |
| Marketing/finance option |
| BUS 300 - Principles of Finance |
| BUS 305 - Organizational Behavior and Theory |
| BUS 309 - Human Resource Management |
| BUS 322 - Business Law II |
| BUS 401 - Consumer Behavior |
| ECO 214 - Principles of Macroeconomics |
| Sports information/media option |
| ART 220 - Graphic Design I |
| COM 185 - Media Writing |
| COM 202 - Video Production |
| COM 230 - Principles of Public Relations |
| COM 260 - News Writing and Editing |
| COM 261 - Feature Writing |
| COM 263 - Layout and Design |
| COM 315 - Writing and Design for the Web |
| COM 332 - Social Foundations of Advertising |
| COM 355 - Organizational Communication |
| Total credits required: 57-59 |
This course covers the basic principles, theory and techniques of financial decision-making in the structure of a corporation.Prerequisites: ACC215 and 216 and MAT117.(2 credits)
Introduction to the field of public relations. Its focus is on public relations theory and practice with an emphasis on emerging trends. This course is offered as an overview covering public relations history, theories, strategies and tactics.(3 credits; alternate years, consult department)
The study of principles of nutrition and the application of these principles to a healthy lifestyle. Prerequisite: KIN101. (2 credits; alternate years, consult department)
This course introduces students to the sport and fitness industry, the wide range of career opportunities involving sport, and the social and economic impact of sports on our culture. The course content includes theoretical and applied foundations of sport management. Topics include history of the profession, the need for management and organizational skills, current trends, and future issues. (2 credits)
A study of philosophy, objectives, curricular development, and organization and administration of programs of instruction used in physical education.(2 credits, alternate years, consult department)
This course introduces students to the management and leadership opportunities and skills required in the sport and fitness industry. The applied skills of organizational planning, human resource management, problem solving, communication and motivation in a sport leadership context are the primary focus in this course. (3 credits; alternate years, consult department)
An introduction to athletic injury prevention, recognition, evaluation, care and rehabilitation: including basic wrapping and taping techniques.Prerequisite: BIO102, 115, 121 or permission of instructor.(3 credits)
Provides exposure to a variety of careers related to fitness, therapy, or sport management. Prerequisite: KIN180 or 182. (1 credit)
This course meets the Iowa Department of Education requirements for three of the four coaching authorization areas: Child Development (15 instructional hours), Anatomy and Physiology for Coaches (15 instructional hours) and the Care and Prevention of Injuries (30 instructional hours). Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of educationally sound strategies for caring for the needs of youth involved in sport.Prerequisite: sophomore standing or permission of instructor.(4 credits)
A study of organization skills, interpersonal relations and psychological approaches to coaching athletes and teams in contemporary society.(2 credits)
This course examines the fundamental techniques and strategies in coaching specific sports. The sport to be studied will vary each semester. Practice and contest skills and strategies for coaching will be emphasized for the appropriate sport. Prerequisite: sophomore class standing. (2 credits)
This course presents legal and ethical issues in sport through a topical approach. The course will provide an overview of the American legal system and provide future sport managers with relevant examples of sport law. (3 credits; alternate years, consult department)
Provides practical work experience in fitness, therapy, or sport management settings. Prerequisite: KIN241. (1 credit)
This course will introduce those entering into a health care profession how to cope with various psychosocial aspects of injury, psychology of injury, and counseling techniques. Students will also learn various mechanisms to cope with psychosocial issues among those they are caring for as well as themselves.Prerequisites: KIN234, 243, PSY111 or permission of instructor.(2 credits, alternate years, consult department)
A cross-cultural comparison of the interrelationship of sport and society. The primary emphasis will be to compare American sport with sport in selected cultures, while attempting to develop a Christian worldview of sport.Prerequisite: sophomore class standing.(4 credits)
This course is intended as a capstone integrative experience for the sport management majors and minor students. Topics discussed will provide a comprehensive analysis of the sport management field. (2 credits; alternate years, consult department)
(4 credits may apply toward the major)
A calculus course for non-majors that emphasizes applications and techniques that are of significance in business, biology, health and social sciences. Applications involving both differential and integral calculus are included. Prerequisite: C- or higher in MAT109, or an ACT math score of at least 22 (SAT 520 or above), or permission of mathematics department chair. (3 credits)
Topics in probability and statistics with an emphasis on problems in the sciences: discrete and continuous distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing, p-values, correlation, simple linear regression. Prerequisite: C- or better in MAT090 or an ACT math score of 20 or above (SAT 480 or above). (3 credits)
Topics in probability and statistics with an emphasis on problems in business: descriptive measures, distributions, one sample estimation and hypothesis testing, correlation, simple linear regression. Prerequisite: C- or better in MAT090 or an ACT math score of 20 or above (SAT 480 or above). (3 credits)
Students learn genres of writing for print and broadcast journalism and video, as well as for public relations and advertising. They learn these genres in relation to each other and in relation to their organizational contexts and audiences. Included are reporting, organizing and writing, as well as basic legal and ethical guidelines for reporters and writers in journalism and PR.Prerequisite or co-requisite: the college writing requirement.(4 credits)
Acquaints the student with the basic equipment, techniques, and procedures of video production, both in studio and on location. Attention to principles of videotape editing.(3 credits)
Principles of clear and forceful journalistic writing. Includes fact gathering, story planning, lead and head writing. Attention to editing for improved copy, headline writing, and selection of photographs and art work.Prerequisite: COM185 or permission of instructor.(4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
Study of interviewing practices, research methods, organization, and interest-gathering techniques necessary for writing longer articles, profiles, columns and consumer affairs writing.Prerequisite: COM185 or permission of instructor.(2 credits; alternate years, consult department)
Covers basic principles of design as they apply to a wide variety of publications. Emphasis on selecting type, art and graphics appropriate to subject matter, purpose and audience.(3 credits)
Study of writing and design for a Web environment. Students will analyze Internet sites and design sites of their own, using a standard program for Web design.Prerequisites: ENG184 or equivalent and any of the following: COM263, ART220, ART230, or permission of instructor.(3 credits; alternate years, consult department)
An introduction to social and historical foundations of advertising. Includes a study of the role of advertising in American culture and economy.(3 credits; alternate years, consult department)
Examination of the role of communication within and between organizations. Attention to communication tasks within an organization such as news releases, memo writing, conducting meetings, and communicating to an organization's constituencies.(4 credits; alternate years)
This course serves as an introduction to common business- oriented computer technologies and issues. Computer applications, misuse and the ethical use of computers in business are explored in detail. Current software applications are studied through laboratories, demonstrations and assignments. Students will learn advanced uses of application programs including spreadsheet processing and information processing with databases.(2 credits)
Microeconomics deals with price determination and how the price system functions. Supply and demand, output, competition, monopoly, resource pricing, international trade and finance will be studied. (4 credits)
Macroeconomics concerns itself with economic aggregates such as inflation, unemployment, recessions, national debt, and international trades. Macroeconomic models will be introduced. These models will be used to understand the application of monetary and fiscal policy. Prerequisite: ECO213. (4 credits)
This course covers the basic introduction to financial management and financial accounting, including an understanding of the concepts, principles and practices in these areas.(4 credits)
This course covers the basic concepts, principles and practice in managerial accounting, including the use of accounting in management decision- making.Prerequisite: ACC215.(3 credits)
This course introduces students to marketing terminology; defines the elements necessary in moving a product, service or idea from concept to market sales; and enables students to understand and replicate the marketing process at an entry level.(3 credits)
This course introduces the student to the basic principles of management. It includes the understanding of managers' actions in the work place, on the organization and employees. It includes the study of basic management tools and techniques. (2 credits)
This course is a study of basic ethical theories including the Christian impact on ethics. It includes applications of ethical decision-making to business problems and cases. Prerequisites: sophomore class standing and completion of at least two courses in business, economics or accounting. (2 credits)
This course will review the major historical and contemporary themes and phases of organizational theory and behavior. The class will examine and discuss the evolution and practice of the modern organization. The course will provide an understanding of the key concepts and principles of organization theory and behavior. This course will provide an opportunity for critical analysis and practical application of the concepts identified through the readings and lecture.Prerequisite: BUS201.(3 credits)
Students study the development of human resources management, including history, policies, practices and applications. Specific attention is paid to the study of the processes involving the management of human resources and its legal environment. Prerequisites: BUS201 and BUS305 or permission of instructor. (3 credits)
A continuation of Business Law I, this course looks at sales transactions in more detail. It also focuses on the legal differences between sole proprietorships, partnerships and the corporate business structure. In addition, students learn the significance of negotiable instruments, learn how to minimize risk in credit transactions, study federal regulations of business, and look at the bankruptcy code. Prerequisite: BUS321 or permission of instructor. (3 credits)
This course explores the cultural, social, personal and psychological factors influencing buyer behavior; buying-decision processes and stages; and learning theory integrated with consumer beliefs and attitudes. Prerequisite: BUS200. (3 credits)
