Subject: Communication Studies (COMM)

CRN: 20988

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Education Center 305

Requirements Met:
     Sports Management Minor
     Sports Studies Minor
     Writing to learn

  Debra Petersen

This course examines how we communicate about sport, how sport is communicated to us, what is communicated by sports, and what sport communication careers are available. This course provides a survey of the many communication approaches to sport, focusing on interpersonal, mediated, organizational, and public communication to assist us in understanding historic and contemporary sport communication. Guest presenters will provide insights into sport communication careers.

2 Credits

Subject: Communication Studies (COMM)

CRN: 20992

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Education Center 212

Requirements Met:
     Sports Studies Minor

  Anna Kudak

The subject matter of these courses will vary from year to year, but will not duplicate existing courses. Descriptions of these courses are available in the Searchable Class Schedule on Murphy Online, View Searchable Class Schedule

2 Credits

Subject: English (UG) (ENGL)

CRN: 21874

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: John Roach Center 227

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Diversity/Soc Just AND [Core] Integ/Humanities
     

Other Requirements Met:
     Amer Culture & Diff Minor Appr
     Sports Management Minor
     Sports Studies Minor
     Writing to learn

  Liz Wilkinson

This course is focused on the multiplicities of narrative that are sport, with a special emphasis on American authors and U.S. sports journalism. Sports by definition are stories that literally play out in front of us: stories that involve conflict – conflict within the self, conflict in relationships, conflict against the elements, and, if we believe it possible, conflict with the supernatural. Through sports literature, students will thoughtfully investigate human interactions: the best we have to offer and sometimes the worst. Sports literature, whether that be fiction, non-fiction, drama, or poetry, asks us to consider what is just and what is unjust -- and how we discern which is which. Analytical and creative non-fiction writing assignments put students in thoughtful conversation with the ways that race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, class, disability, or other underrepresented or marginalized positions affect our engagement with sports and our world. Prerequisites: ENGL 121 or 190, or transfer equivalent.

4 Credits

Subject: Exercise Science (EXSC)

CRN: 20096

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: Schoenecker Center 224

Requirements Met:
     Sports Management Minor
     Sports Studies Minor

  Marty Knight

This is the introductory course in the Exercise Science major and provides and overview of the field of applied exercise science. The student will gain exposure to various career options and possible settings for professional practice of exercise science, and will be introduced to the foundations of Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Psychology and Sociology. (Formerly PHED 130)

2 Credits

Subject: Exercise Science (EXSC)

CRN: 22198

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: Schoenecker Center 224

Requirements Met:
     Sports Management Minor
     Sports Studies Minor

  Marty Knight

This is the introductory course in the Exercise Science major and provides and overview of the field of applied exercise science. The student will gain exposure to various career options and possible settings for professional practice of exercise science, and will be introduced to the foundations of Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Psychology and Sociology. (Formerly PHED 130)

2 Credits

Subject: Marketing (MKTG)

CRN: 22135

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: McNeely Hall 110

Requirements Met:
     Sports Management Minor
     Sports Studies Minor

Instructor: TBD

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of sport marketing by examining its two core components: 1) marketing of sport and 2) marketing through sport. Students will learn about the unique aspects of sport marketing and how marketing sport differs from marketing other (more traditional) products in terms of product, price, promotion, and place (or distribution). Prerequisites: MKTG 200 or MKTG 300

4 Credits

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 21644

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: Murray-Herrick Campus Center 202

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo
          OR
     [Core] Integ/Humanities

Other Requirements Met:
     Sports Management Minor
     Sports Studies Minor

  Ted Riverso

An in-depth philosophical examination of conceptual, moral, cultural, and legal issues surrounding regulating, watching, and participating in sports. Possible topics include: the definition of sport; the nature of competition; sportsmanship; being a fan; performance-enhancing drugs; gender; race; and the relationships among athletics, moral education, the law, and social responsibility in high school, collegiate, and professional sports. The course will integrate various disciplinary perspectives on the nature and practice of sport, especially perspectives from philosophical ethics, law, and sociology. Students cannot receive credit for both PHIL 218 and the less in-depth 2-credit version of the course, PHIL 219. Prerequisites: PHIL 110 or PHIL 115.

4 Credits

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 22238

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: John Roach Center 201

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo
          OR
     [Core] Integ/Humanities

Other Requirements Met:
     Sports Management Minor
     Sports Studies Minor
     Writing Intensive

  Stephen Laumakis

An in-depth philosophical examination of conceptual, moral, cultural, and legal issues surrounding regulating, watching, and participating in sports. Possible topics include: the definition of sport; the nature of competition; sportsmanship; being a fan; performance-enhancing drugs; gender; race; and the relationships among athletics, moral education, the law, and social responsibility in high school, collegiate, and professional sports. The course will integrate various disciplinary perspectives on the nature and practice of sport, especially perspectives from philosophical ethics, law, and sociology. Students cannot receive credit for both PHIL 218 and the less in-depth 2-credit version of the course, PHIL 219. Prerequisites: PHIL 110 or PHIL 115.

4 Credits

Subject: Psychology (UG) (PSYC)

CRN: 21738

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: McNeely Hall 238

Requirements Met:
     Sports Management Minor
     Sports Studies Minor

  Jhon Wlaschin

This Sports and Performance Psychology course explores the psychological principles vital for excelling in athletics, the arts, and everyday life. The comprehensive program covers essential factors like motivation, focus, and stress management, alongside practical mental skills training techniques such as mindfulness, confidence building, and arousal regulation. It is ideal for athletes, performers, and anyone seeking to enhance their performance in high-pressure situations. The course will also address the mental health issues that can arise from the expectations associated with peak performance. Additionally, the course covers the social dynamics crucial for teamwork, such as leadership psychology, effective communication strategies, and group cohesion. Participants will acquire the tools to set, pursue, and achieve their goals, enabling them to reach their fullest potential in various aspects of their lives. Prerequisites: PSYC 111

4 Credits