Subject: Communication Studies (COMM)

CRN: 20957

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St Paul: In Person

Requirements Met:
     Sports Management Minor
     Sports Studies Minor

  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: 20961

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

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 Classfinder, View Searchable Class Schedule

2 Credits

Subject: Exercise Science (EXSC)

CRN: 20093

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St Paul: In Person

Requirements Met:
     Sports Management Minor
     Sports Studies Minor

Instructor: TBD

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: 20522

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Requirements Met:
     Sports Management Minor
     Sports Studies Minor

Instructor: TBD

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: 21906

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St Paul: In Person

Requirements Met:
     Sports Management Minor
     Sports Studies Minor

  Kim Sovell

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: 21423

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St Paul: In Person

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

Other Requirements Met:
     Sports Management Minor
     Sports Studies Minor

Instructor: TBD

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 integrates various disciplinary perspectives on the nature and practice of sport, and special attention is given to reflection on these topics from within Catholic intellectual tradition. 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: 21424

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

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

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

  Eric Berg

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 integrates various disciplinary perspectives on the nature and practice of sport, and special attention is given to reflection on these topics from within Catholic intellectual tradition. 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: 21518

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St Paul: In Person

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