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  • SPMG 6570: Motor Learning and Control in Sport Performance

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Assesses the principles and theoretical bases related to the neural and reflexive mechanisms and cognitive processes controlling human movement and the learning of motor skills. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the conclusion of this course students: 1) Explain and operationalize the physiological properties of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular system that relate to movement control; 2) Integrating knowledge of the mechanical factors of human movement and its analysis with knowledge of the neurological bases for movement; 3) Incorporate the neurophysiological and behavioral principles of motor skill acquisition in training programs and plans; 4) Summarize principles of motor learning theory (e.g., movement preparation, attention, arousal, and practice design); 5) Explain competing theories of motor behavior and self-organization, including in the realm of constraints-based training. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Sport Management program.
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  • SPMG 6630: Sport Analytics and Data Visualization

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Investigates sport operations and athletic performance using multiple data analytic approaches. Explores the skills, technologies, applications, and practices essential to understand and evaluate performance in sport organizations as well as athletic performance to formulate suitable models, develop and interpret solutions, and communicate results. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate familiarity of how to acquire data and explore current sport analytic research. 2. Analyze statistical concepts and their application in the sports industry. 3. Measure and predict player, team, and organizational performance. 4. Produce a visual analysis consumable by those without deep analytic knowledge. 5. Recognize, formulate, and analyze decision-making in sports based on analytics. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Sport Management program.
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  • SPMG 6720: Revenue Generation: Fundraising, Sponsorships, and Sales

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Explores a comprehensive overview of revenue generation across segments of the sport organizations. Specific emphasis will be place on sport sponsorship and ticket sales process, corporate and foundation partnership, fundraising of collegiate athletics and multimedia properties in sport. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Examine revenue-generating methods used by sport organizations 2. Analyze and apply the role of sales in sport organizations across segments of the sport industry. 3. Incorporate financial trends of revenues and expenses to calculate profits and losses for sport organizations.4. Integrate effective sales strategies from developing proposals to maintaining relationships. 5. Manage fundraising and sales strategies to drive revenue for sports properties. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Sport Management program.
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  • SPMG 6800: Applied Financial Management in Sport

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Focuses on creating an understanding of financial concepts applicable to sport organizations, including financial statement analysis, analyzing risk and return, and the time value of money as well as the understanding and application of the financial drivers underlying sports finance at the collegiate and professional levels. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify, differentiate between, and apply concepts related to budgeting, time value of money, risk, and other fundamental financial topics. 2. Utilize financial statements to perform financial calculations and then interpret those calculations. 3. Analyze and interpret financial data to make recommendations. 4. Conduct an economic impact analysis of a sport event and make recommendations for future events.
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  • SPMG 6820: Human Movement Science and Instrumentation

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Explores the human movement science and the instrumental technology used to capture it in sport, both for performance and injury prevention. Technologies and instrumentation for measuring and tracking movement performance will be introduced, along with computer software and methods for computing variables of interest to coaches, performance directors, and decision-makers in the area of biomechanics and performance metrics. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Measure and summarize movement profiles and attributes for athletes. 2. Develop models of movement grading and cultivate variables of interest for tracking performance improvement through training programs. 3. Test and explain new or innovative equipment and training design for validity and insight to decision-makers. 4. Enhance athletic performance through coordination and integration of movement quality data with data from strength and conditioning, sports medicine, motor learning, and coaching experts. 5. Produce summary reports of movement data for ease of understating by coaches, medical staff, and strength and conditioning staff to aid in their work with athletic performance. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Sport Management program.
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  • SPMG 6910: Global Perspectives of Sport

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Examines global perspectives and challenges in the sports industry through short-term study abroad programs, immersing students in the cultural, social, and political sport landscapes of foreign countries. Trip destinations and fees will vary year to year. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and analyze global sport industry trends 2. Describe the techniques and processes used by managers in a global sport market. 3. Examine the cultural similarities and differences between American sport and global sport. 4. Analyze the organizational structure of global sports organizations and compare and contrast with US sports organizations. 5. Assess international sport governing agencies and compare and contrast with US sport governing agencies. SU
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  • SPMG 6920: Sport Industry Practicum

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Provides supervised practical experiences in a managed sport setting. A minimum of 135 hours of work-related experiences is required. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Integrate knowledge acquired to practical situations in the sports industry. 2. Demonstrate professional skills and attitudes toward professional etiquette. 3. Develop personal skills in communication, technology, teamwork, and reasoning. 4. Assess personal career interests and work abilities. 5. Adapt to career networking opportunities. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Sport Management program.
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  • SPMG 6925: Sport Industry Internship

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Facilitates jointly supervised professional experiences with an approved cooperating organization in the sports industry. A minimum of 150 hours or work-related experiences is required. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Integrate classroom theory, knowledge, and skills into real world decision making. 2. Develop professional readiness skills, such as written and verbal communication skills, analytical skills, and problem-solving skills. 3. Collaborate in professional operations and decision making. 4. Examine the administration, supervision, and day-to-day operations of the agency in which they are working. 5. Develop network of professional relationships and contact. Prerequisites: Admission to the master of Sport Management program.
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  • SPMG 6930: Advanced Field Experience in Sport

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Designed for students to gain practical full time work experience in the sports industry. A minimum of 150 hours of work-related experiences is required. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) By the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply classroom concepts, knowledge, and skills to real-world decision-making. 2. Enhance professional readiness by refining written and verbal communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 3. Exhibit professional skills and demonstrate proper workplace etiquette. 4. Analyze the administration, supervision, and daily functions of their host organization. 5. Build a network of professional relationships and industry connections. FA, SP, SU
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  • SS 4700: Social Studies Curr Methods

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    An intensive course focusing on the methodology of teaching secondary education, including skill, concept and value development in middle, junior high and senior high school social studies teaching. Required for certification in the Social Sciences Composite teaching program. Taught upon sufficient student need. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Plan and teach lessons based on differences in cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional and physical areas of student development. 2. Create content instruction according to individual learner differences and cultural and linguistic diversity. 3. Develop and practice pedagogical knowledge of how literary genres and technology can build students' content knowledge. 4. Use varied assessments to promote student achievement of content standards. 5. Articulate a rationale for the place of controversial topics or themes in the secondary schools. 6. Develop awareness of the role of content as a means for participation of youth as contributing members of a social and political democracy. 7. Demonstrates appropriate proficiency in practicum experience. Prerequisites: Instructor permission required.
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