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Sport Management

The Sport Management area of concentration prepares students for professional careers in the rapidly growing sport and recreation industry. Students will develop skills in the business and marketing aspects of sport. Career opportunities include athletic administration and coaching, minor and major league sports, facility and event management, sport promotion, equipment development and retail, and client management.

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Suggested Pathway for Sport Management (AS)
Do not use this degree plan as a substitute for an advisor. Always meet with an advisor to discuss your specific needs for completing the program before signing up for classes each semester.
First Semester Details
BIO 101 General Biology Details 4
An introductory biology course that covers a breadth of biological concepts including biochemical pathways, molecular and cellular biology, the structure and function of organisms, genetics and heredity, evolution, ecology, and the importance of life science to society. In the laboratory setting, emphasis will be placed on utilizing the scientific process to arrive at evidence-based conclusions. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: L1 900L.
Prerequisites: MAT 010 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, or appropriate placement test score, or consent of department. Consent of JWCC Natural Sciences Department Chair is dependent upon the requesting student successfully passing an assessment (placement) exam for the particular prerequisite course. A passing BIO 101 placement exam score is 78 percent or above to opt out of the BIO 101 requirement. Otherwise, the student requesting acceptance into a course without completion of prerequisites must provide substantiated documentation of equivalent transfer credit to enroll in the course.
HPR 214 Introduction to Sport Management Details 3
Students will explore careers in the sport industry, both in the U.S. and globally, inclusive of professional, collegiate, youth and non-profit sports as well as global branding, sponsorships, merchandising and entertainment events. Using the sports industry perspective, many business principles will be covered, such as marketing, strategic management, communication, sales and revenue generation, facility management and finance.
Prerequisites: (none)
MAT 113 College Algebra Details 3
This course is intended for students who plan to continue their college mathematics education or to meet college transfer requirements. Topics include advanced factoring of higher order polynomials; solving quadratic inequalities; advanced topics in relations, functions and their graphs; zeroes and graphs of polynomial and rational functions; and exponential and logarithmic functions.
Prerequisites: MAT 020 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, appropriate placement score, or consent of department
ENG 101 Rhetoric and Composition I Details 3
An introductory course in writing at the college level with attention to skills needed at each stage of the writing process. Placement in ENG 101 presupposes competence in English grammar, mechanics, punctuation, and spelling. IAI: C1 900.
Prerequisites: ENG 099 with a grade of "C" or above or appropriate placement score
Various ART 115 / MUS 102 Details 3
ART 115 or MUS 102.
ART 115 Art Appreciation Details 3
Designed to expose/cultivate an awareness of art in our culture with some emphasis on contemporary times. IAI: F2 900
Prerequisites: (none)
MUS 102 Music Appreciation Details 3
A non technical course designed for the non music major, to develop within the listener an appreciation for music. Includes brief historical background of music and the leading composers of various periods. IAI: F1 900.
Prerequisites: (none)
FYE 101 Blazing Your Trail Details 1
Directed to new students, this course provides a supportive transition to the culture of higher education. Course objectives aim at preparing students for the college experience by acquiring effective learning techniques and by becoming aware of available college resources for academic and personal growth. This course also develops students' abilities, which will assist them with the complexities of college life.
Prerequisites: (none)
Second Semester Details
BUS 131 Principles of Marketing Details 3
A survey of the field of marketing, designed to give basic understanding of the principles of marketing and the operation of our marketing system.
Prerequisites: (none)
Various ECO 101 / ECO 102 Details 3
ECO 101 or ECO 102
ECO 101 Principles of Macroeconomics Details 3
Introduction to the major areas of modern economic theory and public policy, including fiscal policy, international trade and finance, economic growth and development, and contemporary macro-economic problems. IAI: S3 901.
Prerequisites: (none)
ECO 102 Principles of Microeconomics Details 3
Market structures, distribution of income, allocation of resources through the market, and contemporary micro-economic problems. IAI: S3 902.
Prerequisites: (none)
MAT 109 Elementary Statistics Details 3
A study of the collection and interpretation of statistical data. Specific topics include description of sample data, probability, probability distributions, sampling, estimation, testing hypotheses, correlation, and regression. IAI: M1 902.
Prerequisites: MAT 020 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, appropriate placement score, or consent of department
ENG 102 Rhetoric and Composition II Details 3
A continuation of ENG 101; provides further practice in writing at the college level for a variety of purposes and audiences, using both fixed and open or developing forms. Research paper required. IAI: C1 901R
Prerequisites: Completion of ENG 101 with a grade of "C" or above
PHL 201 Major World Religions Details 3
An introductory survey of selected teachings, practices and institutions of major Eastern and Western religions. May include the role of history; appreciation for forms of expression; and criticism of their origins, rituals, and forms of religious knowledge and destiny. IAI: H5 904N
Prerequisites: (none)
Third Semester Details
ACC 100 Financial Accounting Details 3
An introduction to financial accounting within the context of business and business decisions. Students learn the accounting cycle and the operating, investing, and financing activities of the business. Students explore financial accounting information's role in the decision-making process and learn how to use various types of accounting information found in financial statements and annual reports.
Prerequisites: (none)
AST 101 Elementary Astronomy Details 3
An elementary survey of the nature and behavior of the solar system and the regions beyond and of basic physical processes occurring throughout the universe. IAI: P1 906
Prerequisites: (none)
AST 102 Elementary Astronomy Lab Details 1
A laboratory course than examines astronomical phenomena and concepts, including the solar system, stars and galaxies, planetary motions, atoms and radiation and the origin and evolution of the universe through the use of hands-on experiments and observation and analysis of astronomical data. Supplement to Elementary Astronomy 101. 0 lecture hours, 2 lab hours
Prerequisites: Intended to be taken concurrently with AST 101 or with previous completion of AST 101
CMN 101 Introduction to Speech I Details 3
An introduction to the basic principles of oral communication as applied to public speaking. The course emphasizes the mastery of oral communication skills through a variety of exercises in which the student speaks before the group. Involves analysis of such topics as preparation, organization, and delivery. IAI: C2 900.
Prerequisites: (none)
BUS 161 Business Law I Details 3
A study of the legal environment of business, including contracts, negotiable instruments, and sales.
Prerequisites: (none)
ENG 130 Introduction to Film Details 3
This course introduces the basics of film production and analysis in order to help students understand and enjoy film as an art form. Students will be introduced to the formal elements of film production as well as fundamental principles of genre and narrative in order to understand how directors' decisions regarding these elements and principles create meaning.
Prerequisites: (none)
Fourth Semester Details
ACC 110 Personal Finance Details 3
This is a course in the management of personal finances. It will provide students with opportunities to develop skills for solving "real world" problems. The course will identify the components and sources of income, money management, spending and credit, savings, and investment.
Prerequisites: (none)
BIO 105 Human Biology Details 3
This is an introductory course emphasizing the biology of human beings, including human organization from the atomic level to the biosphere, basic anatomy and physiology, genetics, evolution, and human interactions with the environment. Selected topics of discussion will include how science works and its impact on the human condition, biotechnological advances and ethical considerations, human wellness and disease, and the impact humans have on the environment. IAI: L1 904
Prerequisites: MAT 010 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, or appropriate placement score, or consent of department. Consent of JWCC Natural Sciences Department Chair is dependent upon the requesting student successfully passing an assessment (placement) exam for the particular prerequisite course. A passing BIO 101 placement exam score is 78 percent or above to opt out of the BIO 101 requirement. Otherwise, the student requesting acceptance into a course without completion of prerequisites must provide substantiated documentation of equivalent transfer credit to enroll in the course.
HPR 224 Sport Psychology Details 3
This course will introduce students to research concepts and theories relating to sport psychology. The content will include an overview of the history and development of sport psychology and expose students to the foundational concepts of the field. The course material will also include an overview of psychological assessment, mental skills training, performance enhancement, injury recovery, and participation satisfaction. The course will examine how this knowledge can be applied to a wide range of settings and participants, such as coaches, parents, and athletes, while addressing varying levels of ability (from recreational to elite sports participation). Cross listed with PSY 224.
Prerequisites: (none)
PSC 101 American Government Details 3
Fundamentals of federal, state and local governments with emphasis on national government, including the Constitution of the United States. IAI: S5 900.
Prerequisites: (none)
SOC 222 Sociology of Diversity Details 3
This course will focus on the social construction of race and its impact on racial identities and relations. The historical structural foundations of racial inequality in contemporary society will be addressed as well as group relations of other minority groups, including religious and sexual minorities. Students will explore the social implications of difference with particular reference to issues of race, ethnicity, religion, class and gender. Key components of cross-cultural theories, methods and research as they relate to living and working in a multicultural society will also be examined. IAI: S7 903D.
Prerequisites: (none)
Various Electives Details 1
Any credit-based course may be taken to fulfill this requirement. Students should always discuss with their advisor which electives would be best for them to take to best achieve his or her particular goals.
Prerequisites: Varies by course
NOTE: Only students who do not need additional coursework and who take the number of credits or courses as listed each semester can complete the program in the time given. Others will take longer to complete. Course descriptions may contain IAI (Illinois Articulation Initiative) codes containing information for students transferring their credits to another Illinois higher learning institution. See itransfer.org or the JWCC course catalog for more information on IAI.