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Health, Fitness & Exercise Science - Sport Management Basic Certificate (168)


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AWARD: Certificate

PROGRAM MISSION: The Chesapeake College Health, Fitness and Exercise Science: Sport Management Basic Certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills to enter the field of sport management. The Basic Certificate is designed so that students can progress into the Chesapeake College Advanced Certificate and/or the Sport Management Degree option.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Sport Management Basic Certificate program is designed to prepare students for entry into the field of sport management. Students majoring in sport management are prepared for careers in a wide variety of sport settings, including but not limited to recreation management, the fitness industry, collegiate and professional sports, facility and event management, community relations and retail marketing. Students should consult with the college’s Transfer Advisor in planning an appropriate program.

PROGRAM GOALS: The Sport Management Basic Certificate program will:

  • Introduce the field of sport management.
  • Prepare students for further study in the sport management field and for a potential business minor at the baccalaureate level.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate professional behaviors and decision-making capabilities that allow for the effective implementation of sports management.
  • Apply knowledge of principles, concepts, and theories in the practice of sports management.
  • Use effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills in working with individuals in sports management fields.
  • Document information pertaining to sports management using appropriate written expression.

CONTACT PERSON: Dr. Carol Wilson-Robbins

PENDING STATE APPROVAL
 

Program Requirements


[Courses Appear in Recommended Sequence.]

Minimum Required Credits: 19


Prerequisites/Corequisites


+ See course description for details.

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