Sport Studies
This minor adopts an interdisciplinary approach to the study of sport. Students are exposed to a variety of methodologies that relate the study of sport to broader historical, philosophical, political, economic, cultural, and social issues and trends. The flexibility of the minor accommodates a wide variety of special interests, while grounding each student in a common curriculum. Students gain knowledge and skills that will enhance careers in education, business, law, the mass media, social services, coaching, recreational planning, and other professions that relate to the world of sports. The minor also prepares students for work requiring an ability to conduct rigorous interdisciplinary analysis.
The required courses include SPST 200 (Approaches to the Study of Sport), which exposes students to a variety of methodologies and issues as they relate to the study of sport, and SPST 490 (Capstone Seminar), in which each student completes a sports-related project such as a research paper, documentary film, Web page, or community service initiative.
For further information, please contact the Center for Sport, Ethics and Culture at 765-285-1246.
MINOR IN SPORTS STUDIES, 20 hours
| PREFIX |
NO |
SHORT TITLE |
CR HRS |
SPST
|
200
490 |
Apr St Sport
Cap Seminar |
3
3 |
| 8 hours from |
|
HIST
PEP
PHIL
SPST
|
205
or
205
244
304
450
499 |
Int Sport Am (3)
Int Sport Am (3)
Psy Soc P E (2)
Phil Sport (3)
Sel Topics (3-12)
Indpen Study (1-3) |
8 |
| 6 hours from |
|
|
SPST
EXSCI
JOURN
NREM
PEP
SPTAD
PEP
SPTAD
PEP
SPTAD
TCOM |
469
190
299X
322
371
or
473
226
300
303
305
or
402
231
or
485
or
409
345
448
381 |
Sport Intern (3)
Fnd Ex Sc (3)
Spor Com Pro (3)
Sports Wrt (2)
Outd Rec Soc (3)
Rec Plan Adm (3)
Disabl Sp Gm (1)
Sport Law (3)
Sport Mkg (3)
Spt Finance (3)
Evt Fac Mgt (3)
Prn Phl Co (3)
Mgt Issue Sp (3)
PsySoc Is Sp (3)
Spt Comm (3)
Spt Governce (3)
Sports (3) |
6 |
|
|
|
20 hrs |
| Includes JOURN 299X as an elective when the short title “Spor Com Pro” is being used. Prerequisite and/or limitations for SPTAD 300, 303, 305, 345, 402, 448, 485, and EXSCI 190 (Introduction to Sport Administration) are waived for this minor. Prerequisite and limitations for TCOM 381 are waived for this minor, though TCOM 101 is recommended. |
SPORTS STUDIES (SPST) 200 Approaches to the Study of Sport. (3)
Foundations course. An interdisciplinary examination of sport in relation to broader historical, philosophical, political, economic, cultural, and social issues and trends.
450 Selected Topics in Sports Studies. (3)
Survey and investigation of a particular topic, problem, issue, or disciplinary methodology in sports studies.
A total of 12 hours may be earned toward the minor, but no more than 9 in any one semester or term.
469 Sports Internship. (3)
Involves assigned duties in a sports-related organization, agency, or business. Written work applying interdisciplinary approaches to the practical experience is required.
Prerequisite: permission of the program director. May be taken once for credit.
490 Capstone Seminar. (3)
Capstone seminar in which each student completes a sports-related project such as a research paper, documentary film, Web page, or community service initiative. Results are formally presented to peers and faculty.
Prerequisite: SPST 200; 9 hours of additional course work in the minor, or permission of the program director.
Open only to sports studies minors.
499 Independent Study. (1-3)
Sports-related topics for independent study and research to be chosen and investigated in consultation with an instructor with competence in the area involved.
Prerequisite: permission of the program director.
A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned.