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Bachelor of Science in Sport Management SP14
Sport Management Department Curriculum Review 2013-2014
College of Business and Sport Professions
Curriculum Review and Evaluation
Evaluation Process and Curriculum Review
for the degree
Bachelor of Science in Sport Management
2013-2014 Academic Year
Submitted by
Dr. Jeff Briggs, Department Chair
to
The North Greenville University Curriculum Committee
April 4, 2014
Bachelor of Science in Sport Management SP14
Sport Management Department Curriculum Review 2013-2014
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Sport Management Department offers the Bachelor of Science Degree in Sport Management
with three different and distinct emphasis areas (Business, Coaching, and Ministry). This degree is
designed for students called to work in a variety of settings in the Sport Profession including
professional sport, collegiate sport, for-profit and non-profit, church-based sport, and the
international sport community.
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Sport Management (Business Emphasis) is
designed for students intending to become managers, administrators, entrepreneurs,
executives or leaders in the Sport Profession.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management with Coaching Certification is
designed for students desiring to become a sport coach or coaching administrator in
the Sport Profession.
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Sport Management (Ministry Emphasis) is
designed for students called to work in sport ministry in a variety of settings including
the church or foreign mission field using sport, athletics, recreation, and leisure as a
platform to evangelize and minister to people for the Lord Jesus Christ.
In keeping with the institution’s Statement of Purpose, these three degree programs seek to enable
students to integrate academic disciplines, a Christian lifestyle, and an enriched cultural experience
by offering course work producing comprehensively prepared Christian Sport Managers, Sport
Ministers, or Coaching professionals for the future.
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MISSION STATEMENT
The Sport Management Department exists to serve the University as part of the College
of Business & Sport Professions preparing men and women as professional sport leaders
by taking the Gospel of Jesus Christ into the sport profession.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
The approved Student Learning Outcomes for the three combined Sport Management
Programs are:
1. The student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of business concepts applicable to the
sport profession.
2. The student will be able to communicate effectively when presenting to an audience within
the sport profession.
3. The student will be able to write a researched response applying principles of problem
solving to challenges applicable to the sport profession.
4. The student will be able to use knowledge and skill indicative of one who is prepared to
enter the workforce within the sport profession.
5. The student will develop and grow in their Christian Worldview while studying Sport
Management.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
The approved Program Outcomes for the three combined Sport Management Programs are:
1. The department will increase program enrollment the current academic year.
2. The department will increase the raising of funds the current academic year.
3. The department will prepare graduates for placement in the Sport Profession.
4. The department will prepare students for graduate school studies.
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CURRENT TRENDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION A number of education trends have made their mark in recent years including online course
offerings to evaluating colleges based on graduation rates. The underlying forces that have driven
change in recent years are not likely to change anytime soon: declining public funding, changing
demographics, advancing technology, and a tough job market.
Earning College Credit for What You Know
The current administration in DC, state governments, and foundation funders are all pressuring
colleges to reduce the time it takes to earn a college degree. Two strategies gaining traction this
past year were: Competency-Based Learning - advancing students based on mastery best used
Online. Students move through course material at their own pace, their test scores—not time in
class—determining how quickly they move through the material. Prior Learning Assessment -
providing credit for work experience. Students would receive college credit for on-the job and
military training, volunteer experiences, and hobbies. Credit could be granted through placement
tests, assessments of student portfolios, or according to ACE recommendations.
Career Technical Education (CTE)
After years of being pushed aside to free-time for academics, career-focused learning is back. High
schools, community colleges, and companies are banding together to help increase the
opportunities students have to gain technical skills—often spurred by new legislation, similar to
those in Texas and Georgia, that place greater emphasis on career and technical education.
Policymakers stress the economic benefits of CTE: 1) Students with specialized training or skills
have found job placement easier. 2) Educators purporting CTE helps more students become
excited about math and science. 3) There's much less political opposition to career training.
Student Loan Outrage
Seventy-one percent (71%) of students who graduated from college in 2012 carry student-loan
debt, some as much as $49,000 for a four-year degree. A recent Harvard Institute of Politics poll
found that 42% of students blame colleges/universities for rising college prices. As outrage grows
over America's student-debt burden, which exceeds $1 trillion, it appears policymakers will remain
focused on making college more efficient and cost-effective.
Data-Privacy Concerns
Recent years sensed a greater backlash over the collection and storage of student data, including
grades, contact information, and disciplinary records. A recent Fordham University study found
most contracts between school districts and Web-based services lacked privacy protections. It
appears institutions are embracing data-driven software to improve tracking student progress while
further securing data breaches. There is also a growing distrust of government and data collection
as well as the sharing/selling of data in the corporate community.
Teacher Effectiveness
As policymakers move toward rewarding teachers for the quality of instruction, districts are
finding it necessary to better assess instructional performance. The big debate now is how closely
teacher evaluations should be tied to student test performance, and how closely these measures
would then be tied to job security.
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COMPARISON WITH OTHER UNIVERSITIES
Sport Management Program Comparison The following 9 schools were reviewed and compared to our NGU program. The table below
provides some detailed information and comparisons for review.
Review of competitive programs both in-state and sister Baptist institutions reveals the NGU
program contains the most credit hours at 139 and provides a strong Sport-Specific component at
69 total hours
NGU SPORT MANAGEMENT NGU’s undergraduate Sport Management Programs provides professional preparation for
administrative, management, and leadership positions with professional sports teams, the Olympic
movement intercollegiate athletic programs, sports facilities, amateur athletic organizations, health
and fitness organizations, sporting events and tournaments, stadia and arenas, along with
specialized services like fitness training, marketing, sport representation, communication and
management.
The SPTM programs train students for a variety of sport-related careers within the sport
profession. Our three degree options adhere to the guidelines and standards created by the
Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA), which was established by the
National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) and the North American Society
for Sport Management (NASSM).
WHAT WE TEACH
North Greenville students learn both the theoretical foundations of Sport Management and the
applied nature of the sport profession. Our diverse curriculum includes classes from a variety of
disciplines:
Institution Degree Type Total Hours SPTM Specific Hours
Internship
USC BS 127 87 6-hour
Coastal Carolina BS 123-130 48 12-hour
Newberry Minor 18 18 6-hour
Winthrop BS 124 27 6- & 12-hour
St. Leo BA 120 37 (2) 6-hour
Liberty BS 120 36 3-hour
Oklahoma Christian
BS 58 42 NO
Dallas Baptist BA 126 36-42 3-9
Missouri Baptist BA/BS 60 36 6-hour
NGU BS 139 69 12-hour
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Sport Promotion, Sport Law, Sport Operations Management/Event and Venue Management,
Financial Aspects of Sport, Sport Facilities, Administration in Fitness and Sport, Economics of
Sport, Accounting Principles, Microeconomics, Principles of Marketing, Behavior and Theory in
Organizations, and Professional Communication.
Students with a passion for sport can combine that love with a well-developed comprehension of
the business enterprise necessary to run a successful organization – and that can be learned by
enrolling in the most cost-effective and comprehensive Sport Management program in South
Carolina!
BUSINESS BACKGROUND EMPHASIZED
Success in the sports business today depends on a deeper knowledge of finance, marketing,
economics, communication, and sales, so, the NGU Sport Management curriculum emphasizes
courses in accounting, economics and business administration to meet this need. This heavy
business concentration within the academic experience enhances the students' general business
knowledge base, which makes them a better candidate in today’s highly competitive job market.
Some additional program logistics include:
139 years of combined professional work experience in the sport profession including
professional sport, college athletics, YMCA management, aquatics and other businesses.
7 full-time faculty professors holding 5 terminal degrees (PhD) in Sport Management
while another is nearly completed with his.
10 different professors teaching in the Sport Management Unit.
Hundreds of professional presentations, scholarly publications by SPTM Faculty.
74% placement rate of all NGU graduates into the Sport Profession.
40% of all SPTM graduates seek continued education.
69 Hours of specific Sport Management course work – regarded as one of the nation’s
most rigorous and comprehensive curriculums.
Dozens of high quality professional experiences annually by students.
1 entire semester spent on internship earning 12 hours credit while graining valuable
professional experience.
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MODIFICATIONS FROM INSTITUTIONAL
EFFECTIVENESS
Suggested Modifications Resulting From Institutional Effectiveness
Documentation As found in the 2012-2013 Closing the Loop Report submitted to the Office of Institutional
Effectiveness, the following use of results was procured and modifications suggested:
1. Data collected in SPTM 4380 using the SPTM Comprehensive Examination revealed 6 of
the 22 students surpassed the benchmark of 70% or higher while 16 students fell below the
benchmark. The Comprehensive Exam is given as the final exam for the SPTM 4380
capstone course. However, there is no consequence associated with doing poorly, which can
be a de-motivator for students to complete it sincerely. Therefore, we are currently
investigating within the department how to best position the exam, either with consequences
or additional benefits, in order to ensure students consider the assessment more seriously. For
the first time, two sections of SPTM 4380 was offered beginning FA13 and both instructors
will need to be encouraged to promote the sincerity of the SPTM Comprehensive
Examination.
2. Data collected in SPTM 3325 Sport Ethics and SPTM 4310 Sport Facility Design &
Management using the SPTM Presentation Rubric for professional presentations
determined 49 students surpassed the benchmark of 35 (80%) or higher while 5 students fell
below the benchmark. The SPTM Presentation Rubric was introduced and explained better
throughout the continuum of the program (COLL 1100 – SPTM 4390 courses). Furthermore,
leadership will continue reinforcing and following up with department faculty on the use and
implementation of effective communication skill and the use of the rubric.
Student Presentation <35 5 students 35-40 22 students 41-44 27 students
Comprehensive
Examination Scores
>70 6 students
60-69 6 students
50-59 9 students
0-49 1 students
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2. Sport Management majors completing the COMM 2300 Oral Communication Survey Instrument surpassed the overall benchmark of 80% with an overall average of 87.36%. No additional modifications are necessary. The College of Communications will be offering a Sport Broadcasting course this fall and has been slated to be cross-listed as an SPTM elective, recommended to our majors.
Year Score
2012-2013 87.36
2011-2012 72.91
2010-2011 79.43
2009-2010 85.48
3. Data collected in the Seminar in Sport Management course (SPTM 4380) using the SPTM
Research Project Rubric revealed 9 students surpassed the benchmark of 80% or higher
while 13 students fell below the benchmark. The Internship Evaluation document is currently
under review for possible revisions. The department has discerned some site supervisors do
not take the evaluation and documentation as serious as requested. Therefore, the department
further expresses to all internship providers, and site supervisors, the sincerity of the
evaluation, which will be accomplished through more site visits, phone calls, and electronic
means.
4. Data collected in SPTM 4390 using the SPTM Mid-Term Internship Evaluation & SPTM
Final Internship Evaluation revealed 14 and 16 students surpassed the benchmark of 4.5 or higher while 7 and 5 students fell below the benchmark. The department continually reviews feedback from site supervisors and has found increasing the amount of professional experience opportunities would be helpful to interns. The department will therefore consider how to best integrate additional professional experiences throughout the program.
Internship Evaluation Scores Score Mid-Term Final > 4.5 14 students 16 < 4.5 7 students 5
Research Project Scores 90-100 3 students 80-89 6 students 70-79 6 students 60-69 6 students 0-59 1 students
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5. The Department determined 40% of all program graduates (inception to present) were
identified as having engaged in continuing education. Graduates seeking continued education
have eclipsed the 40 percentile. The Department uses surveys, email, Facebook, and other
media means to survey and interview graduates concerning their pursuit of graduate
education.
6. Forty (40) students declared Sport Management as a major during the 2012-2013 academic
year. Program enrollment continues to increase with 52 declared freshman during FA13. The
Coaching Education degree program was unveiled the previous year and this past fall term
the Sport Ministry degree program began enrolling majors. The Admissions Department
developed the first annual Crusader Day which invited all applicants prior to April 1 to the
campus for a day of promotion on campus. The SPTM Department had nearly 50 families
visit one of its three program sessions and anticipates even greater attendance this year.
Year Continued ED
12-13 40%
11-12 43%
10-11 41%
09-10 42%
08-09 40%
School
Year
New
Majors
12-13 *40
11-12 46
10-11 51
09-10 71
08-09 43
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7. The Department determined 72% of all program graduates (inception to present) were
identified as placed in the Sport Profession. Placement of graduates into the Sport Profession
currently exceed 72% of all program graduates to date. The department has worked hard to
enhance the web presence in order to stay in contact with graduates including updated
Facebook as well as emailing student inviting to return for SMS meetings. The Department
has gone to greater lengths to assist student placement including using sport-based
employment organizations such as TeamWorkOnline and NASSM.
Year Placement
12-13 72%
11-12 71%
10-11 72%
09-10 71%
08-09 69%
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COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, SURVEYS,
EMPLOYER, & GRADUATE SCHOOL FEEDBACK
See data in the Modifications from Institutional Effectiveness and Analysis of Student Evaluations
& Retention Rates within Programs.
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RELATION TO PURPOSE & OBJECTIVES OF THE
UNIVERSITY
The Sport Management Department offers the Bachelor of Science Degree in Sport Management
with three different and distinct emphasis areas (Business, Coaching, and Ministry). This degree is
designed for students called to work in a variety of settings in the Sport Profession including
professional sport, collegiate sport, for-profit and non-profit, church-based sport, and the
international sport community.
The SPTM program trains students for a variety of sport-related careers within the sport
profession. The three degree options adhere to the guidelines and standards created by the
Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA), which was established by the
National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) and the North American Society
for Sport Management (NASSM).
In keeping with the institution’s Statement of Purpose, this degree program seeks to enable
students to integrate various sport business academic disciplines taught from a Christian
Worldview with an enriched cultural and liberate arts experience.
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COHERENCE OF COURSE CONTENT
PREREQUISITES WITH IN A PROGRAM
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SPORT MANAGEMENT (BUSINESS EMPHASIS) In order to stay abreast of the changes in the sport profession and to reflect the needs of the global
sport environment, the curriculum continues an intensive level of sport management and business
content, while integrating as much experiential learning throughout as possible. The current
curriculum requires 139-140 hours of college credit to earn the degree comprised of 44-45 hours of
General Education Requirements, 18 hours of Business Supporting Courses, eight hours of
University Requirements, and 69 hours of Sport Management Courses. New course creations and
adoptions in recent years include: Sport Economics, College Athletics, Sport Emergency
Management, Sport Ethics, and Sport Finance & Fundraising.
Sport Management faculty believe that an internship adds significant value to the education
experience. The SPTM curriculum provides for a 12-hour internship in the final semester of the
senior year. Specific internships are carefully chosen by the student and arranged by the
supervising faculty to provide students with real-life learning experiences and practical application
of the knowledge gained in the classroom. Oftentimes, internships will lead directly to
employment opportunities at the internship site or help differentiate a student from other applicants
in an employment pool following graduation.
Program Accreditation The Commission on Sport Management Accreditation is a specialized accrediting body whose
purpose is to promote and recognize excellence in sport management education. In 1989, the North
American Society of Sport Management (NASSM) and the National Association for Sport and
Physical Education (NASPE) agreed that there was a need to provide some level of quality
assurance in sport management programs. Thus, the first committee to oversee the development of
sport management curricular content was formed as the NASPE-NASSM Joint Committee. Four
years later, the Sport Management Program Review Council (SMPRC) was established as an
independent entity with the purpose of reviewing sport management programs. With the formation
of the SMPRC, the first standards for sport management education were drafted. Additionally, the
need for movement towards a formal accreditation process became evident and in 2008, COSMA
was officially launched.
The NGU Sport Management Program has been a member of COSMA in good standing
since 2009 and has recently become a Candidate for Accreditation (2012-2013). The current
accreditation process has the department preparing a Self-Study, which upon completion
will be submitted to COSMA for review and lead to a final site visit. The purpose of obtaining
Candidacy Status is to provide the academic unit/sport management program with the opportunity
to prepare itself to be in compliance with COSMA’s accreditation principles, to develop a
comprehensive self-study, and to undergo a site visit conducted by a professional team of peer
reviewers from the COSMA membership. Candidacy Status helps an institution develop a keen
understanding of the accreditation process and the candidacy program saves the academic
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unit/sport management program considerable time and effort in preparing the self-study and builds
understanding and confidence in the overall accreditation process.
Accreditation
The Sport Management Department has acquired the following program specific accreditations:
The Business Emphasis achieved international approval through the North American
Society for Sport Management (NASSM) in 2001 and was approved again in 2006.
The Business Emphasis achieved national accreditation through the National Association
for Sport and Physical Education of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD).
The Business Emphasis holds both membership in and Candidacy Status with the
Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA).
General Education Requirements
College 1100/1300 or Honors 1210/1220 1 (2) hours
ENGL 1310, English Composition & Rhetoric 3 hours
ENGL 1320, English Composition & Literature 3 hours
ENGL 2000 Level, Multicultural/British/American Literature 3 hours
English (2000 level) or Art/Music/Theatre 1300 3 hours
HIST, 1350 or 1360, Western Civilization to 1715/since 1715 3 hours
MATH 1310, College Algebra 3 hours
MATH 1330, Probability & Statistics 3 hours
Biological Sciences with Lab 4 hours
Physical Science with Lab 4 hours
PHED 1200, Concepts of Physical Fitness & Wellness 2 hours
PSYC or SOCY 2310, General Psychology or Introduction to Sociology 3 hours
CHST 1310, Old Testament Survey 3 hours
CHST 1320, New Testament Survey 3 hours
COMM 2300, Oral Communications 3 hours
Total 44-45 hours
Business Supporting Courses
ACCT 2310, Principles of Accounting I 3 hours
ACCT 2320, Principles of Accounting II 3 hours
BUSN 3330, Human Resource Management 3 hours
CSCI 1305, Introduction to Information Technology. 3 hours
ECON 2310, Macro Economics 3 hours
MCOM 1310, Media Technology 3 hours
Total 18 hours
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Sport Management Major Course Requirements
SPTM 1310, Introduction to Sport Management 3 hours
SPTM 2320, Sport Economics 3 hours
SPTM 2330, History and Philosophy of Sport 3 hours
SPTM 2340, Psychology and Sociology of Sport 3 hours
SPTM 2395, Sport Organization & Administration 3 hours
All Sport Management majors must successfully complete SPTM 1310, 2320, 2330, 2340 and
2395 prior to taking any 3000 and 4000 level courses.
SPTM 3315, College Athletics 3 hours
SPTM 3325, Sport Ethics 3 hours
SPTM 3330, Sport Law 3 hours
SPTM 3335, Sport Liability and Risk Control 3 hours
SPTM 3340, Sport, Recreation, and Wellness Program Development 3 hours
SPTM 3350, Sport Communications 3 hours
SPTM 3355, Sport Emergency Management 3 hours
SPTM 3360, Sport Finance and Fundraising 3 hours
SPTM 4310, Sport Facility Design and Management 3 hours
SPTM 4320, Sport Marketing, Sales & Promotion 3 hours
SPTM 4330, Event Management 3 hours
SPTM 4355, Sport Leadership and Staff Development 3 hours
SPTM 4360, International Sport Management 3 hours
SPTM 4380, Seminar in Sport Management 3 hours
*SPTM 4390, Directed Internship in Sport Management 12 hours
Total 69 hours
*All course work must be successfully completed before taking SPTM 4390, Directed Internship
in Sport Management.
Total General Education Requirements 44-45 hours
Total Business Supporting Courses 18 hours
Total Major Course Requirements 69 hours
Total Hours for Degree 131-132 hours
All students at North Greenville University must earn one credit for Chapel and Cultural Events
for each semester of full-time enrollment for a total of 8 credits.
The Coaching Certification and Sport Ministry emphasis areas will be
discussed in the Assessment of Curriculum Offerings section.
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Student Learning Outcome
Means of Assessment
Criteria for Success
Summary of Data Use of Results
1. The student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of business concepts applicable to the sport profession.
This outcome will be DIRECTLY measured in the SPTM 4380 Seminar in Sport Management course by the SPTM Comprehensive Examination.
The student will score 70% or higher surpassing the defined proficiency standards of business concepts applicable to the sport profession.
Data collected in SPTM 4380 using the SPTM Comprehensive Examination revealed 6 of the 22 students surpassed the benchmark of 70% or higher while 16 students fell below the benchmark.
Comprehensive
Examination Scores
>70 6 students 60-69 6 students 50-59 9 students 0-49 1 students
This Comprehensive Exam is given as the final exam for the course. However, there is no consequence associated with doing poorly, which can be a de-motivator for students to complete it sincerely. Therefore, we are currently investigating within the department how to best position the exam, either with consequences or additional benefits, in order to ensure students consider the assessment more seriously. For the first time, two sections of the course will be offered beginning FA13 and both instructors will need to be encouraged to promote the sincerity of the SPTM Comprehensive Examination.
ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAM EFFFECTIVENESS IN TERMS OF STUDENT LEARNING
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Student Learning Outcome
Means of Assessment
Criteria for Success Summary of Data Use of Results
2. The student will be able to communicate effectively when presenting to an audience within the sport profession.
This outcome will be DIRECTLY measured in both the SPTM 3325 and SPTM 4355 courses through assigned professional presentations using the SPTM Presentation Rubric.
This outcome will be INDIRECTLY collectively measured in COMM 2300 course using the COMM 2300 Oral Communication Survey Instrument.
The student will score 35 or higher (80%) surpassing the defined proficiency standards communicating effectively when presenting applicable to the sport profession.
Students collectively will score 80% or higher (overall) effectively applying communication skills.
Data collected in SPTM 3325 and SPTM 4310 using the SPTM Presentation Rubric for professional presentations determined 49 students surpassed the benchmark of 35 (80%) or higher while 5 students fell below the benchmark. Student Presentation <35 5 students 35-40 22 students 41-44 27 students
Data collected using the COMM 2300 Oral Communication Survey surpassed the overall benchmark of 80% with an overall average of 87.36%.
2012-2013 87.36
2011-2012 72.91
2010-2011 79.43
2009-2010 85.48
The SPTM Presentation Rubric will be introduced and explain better throughout the continuum of the program (COLL 1100 – SPTM 4390 courses). Furthermore, leadership will continue reinforcing and following up with department faculty on the use and implementation of effective communication skill and the use of the rubric.
The data demonstrates SPTM majors are doing well in the COMM 2300 course and are passing…students are exceeding the goals, we will continue to stress these things and will further seek to strive to see that students are becoming better presenters.
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Student Learning Outcome
Means of Assessment
Criteria for Success
Summary of Data Use of Results
3. The student will be able to write a researched response applying principles of problem solving to challenges applicable to the sport profession.
This outcome will be DIRECTLY measured in SPTM 4380 Seminar in Sport Management course through a Research Project using the SPTM Research Project Rubric.
The student will score 80% or higher surpassing the proficiency standards of problem solving applicable to the sport profession.
Data collected in SPTM 4380 using the SPTM Research Project Rubric revealed 9 students surpassed the benchmark of 80% or higher while 13 students fell below the benchmark.
Research Project Scores 90-100 3 students 80-89 6 students 70-79 6 students 60-69 6 students 0-59 1 students
For the first time, two sections of the course will be offered beginning FA13 and a stronger effort will be placed on the significance and importance of the research project and the associated grading rubric. The instructors are planning to meet and begin to clean up and improve the syllabus and rubric as well as coordinate a unified approach to this course, the research project, and the rubric. Additionally, the Department is developing an APA based writing style guideline for research and business report writing to further support the students to be distributed throughout the program. This SPTM Writing Style Guidelines document will be further developed 2012-2013.
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Student Learning Outcome
Means of Assessment
Criteria for Success
Summary of Data Use of Results
4. The student will be able to use knowledge and skill indicative of one who is prepared to enter the workforce within the sport profession.
This outcome will be DIRECTLY measured in the SPTM 4390 Internship in Sport Management course through the averaging of two evaluations by the site coordinator of the intern (SPTM Mid-Term Internship Evaluation & SPTM Final Internship Evaluation).
This outcome will be measured by the Department & the Office of Alumni Affairs Office through record of placement.
The student will score an average of 4.5 or higher surpassing the defined proficiency standards in demonstrating preparedness for the sport profession. 70% of all SPTM graduates will be placed in the Sport Profession.
Data collected in SPTM 4390 using the SPTM Mid-Term Internship Evaluation & SPTM Final Internship Evaluation revealed 14 and 16 students surpassed the benchmark of 4.5 or higher while 7 and 5 students fell below the benchmark. Internship Evaluation Scores Score Mid-Term Final > 4.5 14 students 16 < 4.5 7 students 5
Two students below the benchmark at mid-term improved to surpass the benchmark at final.
By the end of Spring 2013, records reveal 74% of all STPM graduates currently placed in the Sport Profession.
The Internship Evaluation document is currently under review for possible revisions. The department has discerned some site supervisors do not take the evaluation and documentation as serious as requested. Therefore, the department would like to further express to all internship providers, and site supervisors, the sincerity of the evaluation, which will be accomplished through more site visits, phone calls, and electronic means. No action is necessary.
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Student Learning Outcome
Means of Assessment
Criteria for Success
Summary of Data Use of Results
5. The student will develop and grow in their Christian Worldview while studying Sport Management.
This outcome will be INDIRECTLY measured in the in SPTM 4355 Sport Leadership & Staff Development course completing the SPTM Christian Worldview Survey.
The student will self-report an average of 4.0 or higher on the instrument indicating growth and development of a Christian Worldview while studying Sport Management.
Pilot Study Data using the SPTM Christian Worldview Survey determined 11 students self-reported growth of a Christian Worldview while studying Sport Management surpassing the benchmark of 4.0 while scoring an average of 4.7 out of 5.
The instrument was created over the past 12 months, pilot tested for review, and eventually approved by the Director of Institutional Effectiveness Summer 2013 to be administered in the SPTM 4380 course Spring 2014. Pilot Study Data was reviewed and students completing the assessment identified a number of minor issues including: - The necessity to adjust the scale. - Two misunderstood questions. - Some information not
considered.
- Length considerations. At this point in time, the department is revising the instrument, which will be used Spring 2014 upon approval of the Institution’s IE Director.
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ANALYSIS OF STUDENT EVALUATIONS &
RETENTION RATES WITHIN PROGRAMS
Student Evaluations The Student Evaluation of Instruction (SEOI) survey is administered to students each semester.
The mode of distribution is through the Student Portal via a link to the Campus Management
System (CAMSe). A few course types are excluded from the SEOI survey. They include:
individual/small group music lessons, internships, independent study classes, and courses with 3 or
fewer students enrolled. Students in all other courses are expected/required to complete a SEOI
survey for each course in which they are enrolled.
The major purposes for the administration and collection of SEOI data focus on 1) collection of
data to help Departments and Colleges in improving their academic programs, and 2) use of data as
part of the information Department Heads, Deans and the Faculty Status and Welfare Committee
use in determining faculty rank promotions. The entire SEOI survey process also demonstrates that
NGU seeks to collect and used data from a variety of sources to inform and effect “data driven”
decision making to improve/enhance its academic programs.
The Sport Management Department annually receives student course evaluations. The college
Dean and department Chair routinely review evaluations and consider options to improve upon any
weaknesses identified through evaluation. In recent years, certain faculty have had poor
evaluations and the department has committed to assisting those individuals in developing
improved teaching styles, as well as, expanding suggestions for instructional excellence including
the use of classroom technology, and other creative instructional techniques.
Retention Rates
An area of constant interest in academia and in particular sport management education is the size
of the program, which can be a factor in the quality of education received. Smaller class sizes are
quite advantageous because students have the opportunity to obtain more personalized attention
from faculty members. The NGU Sport Management Program has grown from a handful of
majors in the late 1990s to a total of 186 students (150 business majors, 31 coaching majors, and 5
ministry majors) during the Fall of 2014. With a current faculty of seven full-time professors,
student to faculty ratios remain extremely positive. The NGU student to faculty ratio, as
reported by the Institutional Effectiveness Coordinator, remains 14:1 on campus. These
favorable ratios mean more faculty interaction and greater accessibility for students to receive
academic and career assistance. Professors play a key role in both advising students and helping
students build contacts within the sport profession (with both alumni and personal contacts of the
faculty member).
The overall NGU retention rate of students from the freshmen to sophomore year has
fluctuated between 69% and 73% over the past four academic years. The fluctuation is simply
a function of individual cohort issues such as financial needs, and academic differences. Analysis
of SPTM program enrollment over the past 5 years revealed growth at the Freshman level, as well
as continued program retention through the matriculation process.
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Number of students and then the percentage of growth from the previous year are listed.
*Sophomore retention rates ranged from 74%-130% averaging roughly 106% annually.
Junior level retention rates ranged from 61%-82% averaging roughly 87%.
Senior level retention rates ranged from 74%-93% averaging roughly 87%. *Retention rates particularly at each level include new students through incoming transfer students and change-of-
majors on campus. These cannot be separated out therefore fostering percentages beyond 100% at times.*
The average retention rate of
71% over four years exceeds
the national average of 68.6%
for Four Year Private Schools
with a Traditional admission
standard as defined by the
ACT National Collegiate
Retention and Persistence to
Degree Rate.
SPTM Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
2014-2015 57 students - 6% 40 students - 74% 27 students - 77% 33 students - 92%
2013-2014 54 students – 100% 35 students - 130% 36 students - 82% 27 students - 93%
2012-2013 27 students - (36%) 44 students - 105% 29 students - 63% 23 students - 74%
2011-2012 42 students - 5% 46 students - 115% 31 students - 61% 27 students - 90%
2010-2011 40 students 51 students 30 students 10 students
NGU Retention Rates from Freshmen to Sophomore Year (FTFT)Cohorts for 6 years - 2009 TO 2014
Freshmen
Fall Term
FTFT
Cohort #
Sophomore
Fall Term
Returing
Cohort #
Retention
Rate
2014 2015
2013 504 2014
2012 521 2013 382 73%
2011 538 2012 369 69%
2010 481 2011 352 73%
2009 491 2010 339 69%
RETENTION RATE CHART
2009 to 2010 2010 to 2011 2011 to 2012 2012 to 2013 2013 to 2014 2014 to 2015
69% 73% 69% 73%
* Data taken from IPEDS annual reporting
69%
73%
69%
73%
67%
68%
69%
70%
71%
72%
73%
74%
2009 to2010
2010 to2011
2011 to2012
2012 to2013
2013 to2014
2014 to2015
RETENTION RATE CHART
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REVIEW OF STUDENT PREPAREDNESS FOR JOBS OR FURTHER
EVALUATION
A review of student preparedness for entering the marketplace revealed 74% of all SPTM graduates currently work in the Sport
Profession. Three factors have helps shaped students continued preparedness for the marketplace – Volunteer Practicum Experiences,
Professional Internships, Volunteer Opportunities with Local Sport, and professional development gained through the Sport
Management Society.
Program Outcomes
Means of Assessment Success Criterion Summary of Data Use of Results
The Department will
prepare graduates
for placement in the
Sport Profession.
The Department uses
surveys, email, Facebook,
and other media means to
survey and interview
graduates concerning their
pursuit of employment
within the profession.
The Department
anticipates placing
60% of all graduates
into the Sport
Profession.
The Department determined 74%
of all program graduates
(inception to present) were
identified as placed in the Sport
Profession.
Year Placement
13-14 74%
12-13 72%
11-12 71%
10-11 72%
09-10 71%
08-09 69%
The results were met and surpassed.
The department is enhancing its
web presence in order to stay in
contact with graduates including
updated Facebook and a completely
overhauled Sport Management
Department website.
The Department has gone to greater
lengths to assist student placement
including using sport-based
employment organizations such as
TeamWorkOnline and NASSM.
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VOLUNTEER PRACTICUM Along with the comprehensive curriculum and experienced faculty is the implementation of a
Volunteer Practicum through a strategic alliance and coordination with the NGU Athletic
Department which began in 2008. After assessing student learning outcomes, exit interviews,
Advisory Board input, and faculty impressions of the needs of the sport profession, a decision was
made that our students needed a variety of professional experiences in order to be competitive in
the marketplace.
It was the faculty intention to integrate classroom learning with real world experience concurring
with current literature suggesting experiential learning is a necessary and vital component of
formal instruction in colleges and universities. The two predominant reasons for organizing and
requiring undergraduate professional experiences include the following:
1) The faculty desired to optimize the chances for a student to successfully enter the sport
profession in view of a highly competitive job market and increasing competition resulting
from the member of colleges and universities adding Sport Management degree programs.
2) The faculty recognized a need to integrate more experiential learning opportunities into the
curriculum making learning more practical for our students. These experiential learning
activities include cooperative education placements, practicum experiences, and classroom-
based hands-on laboratory activities.
All SPTM majors are required to volunteer and work four (4) NGU Athletic Department sporting
events (or other non-NGU sport related events) each semester that are compatible with their
academic and sport schedule. These events include home football games, soccer matches,
volleyball matches, baseball and softball contests, fundraiser golf tournaments, and a host of other
on-campus sporting events. Students volunteer to work the event through the coordination of
game-day operations with our Associate Athletic Director. Students are scheduled, trained, and
deployed at the sporting events and are assigned duties such as parking services, event security,
pre-event setup, post-event clean up, concessions, ticketing, and sports information priorities
(statistics, clock or scoreboard management, charting & communication).
Upon reaching the final semester of their degree program, students will have worked a minimum
of seven semesters, managing at least 28 different sporting events while receiving valuable event
management and behind-the-scenes experiences. In the world of sport, experience is almost as
important as knowledge which makes the Volunteer Practicum a great resume enhancement.
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PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS Upon satisfactory completion of all coursework, students
qualify for a 12-credit internship. The final semester of the
program requires students to work in an internship program
at a sport business (of their selection). Students work a
minimum of 16 weeks, 40 hours per week, culminating in a
640-hour internship experience. Once the student has
successfully completed the internship, the degree
requirements are satisfied for graduation and students are
immediately available for employment. Some of our interns
have been hired prior to completing their internship. To date,
students have interned at prominent organizations including
the following:
YMCA of the Rockies
University of Georgia Athletics Department
Kenmure Country Club
Dowd Branch YMCA
Clearwater Thrashers (Minor League Baseball)
Scheer Sports
YMCA of Metropolitan ATL
Greenville City Recreation Department
National Christian College Athletic Association
Upward Sports Unlimited
Aon Risk Services
Coker College Athletics Department
Augusta Stallions (Arena Football League)
Furman University Athletics Department
Robins Air Force Base Recreation Services
USA Luge Olympic Program
USA Triathlon Olympic Program
Winthrop University Athletics Department
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Spartanburg Methodist Athletics Department
The Greenville Drive (Minor League Baseball)
University of Virginia Athletic Department
International Sport Federation
Global Sports Partners
USA Tennis
Arizona Professional Golf Association
YMCA of the Ozarks
Clemson University Athletic Department
Cocoa Expo Center
Presbyterian College Athletic Department
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN LOCAL SPORT ORGANIZATION Faculty have established a variety of professional relationships with local, state, regional, and
national sport organizations in operating in the Greenville locality. Our goal has always been to
create opportunities for students to work both short- and long-term voluntary internships. Students
are provided multiple opportunities for professional experience in areas such as game day
operations, marketing, public/community relations, sponsorship fulfillment, media and sport
information, daily program administration, and coaching. The Sport Management Department
maintains active professional relations providing students ongoing opportunities with the following
organizations and events:
Presbyterian College Athletic Department
University of South Carolina- Aiken Athletic Department
NGU Athletic Department
The Southern Conference
Peach Belt Conference
Big Sky Conference
National Christian College Athletic Association
Mauldin Parks and Recreation
Event Productions Inc.
Greenville Drive
Fight Night
Punt, Pass, Kick
Coaches for Character
PGA Bayhill Golf Tournament
FCA Jamboree
Fairview Baptist Church Recreation Ministry
Taylors First Baptist Church Recreation Ministry
Upstate Homeschool Coop Athletics
SPORT MANAGEMENT SOCIETY In the late 1990s, Dr. Johnson began to instill a greater measure of professionalism in the students
requiring them to individually join NASSM in the Senior Seminar in Sport course. He formalized
the Sport Management Society through Student Services on campus. The Sport Management
Society is a student operated professional society with a mission to prepare sport professionals to
become outstanding contributors in today’s sport profession. The intent is to provide students with
an organization committed to professional excellence. Student members meet monthly, listen to
speakers from around the country working in the sport industry, attend conferences and seminars,
volunteer for a variety of NGU and other sporting endeavors and special events, and continue to
grow into Christian sport professionals poised to enter into the sport profession as future managers,
administrators, and leaders. Each semester, the society hosts three meetings, one per month, on a
Monday evening in the Hayes Ministry Center from 7:00-9:00 PM. Past Speakers have ranged
from sport marketers to professional coaches, athletic directors, sport ministers, professional sport
administrators, and individuals who work in sport information. One recent speaker was ESPN
Sportscaster, Wendi Nix, who hosts her own nationally syndicated show, NCAA Countdown. Each
year, it is the goal of the society to secure a national-caliber speaker during the spring semester.
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EXAMINATION OF CURRENT PEDAGOGICAL
TRENDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Trend Analysis in Sport Management The sport industry, is the 4
th largest business (industry) in the United States, and continues to grow
rapidly on a global scale in sport, recreation, leisure, tourism, and health & fitness, and the
products and services supplying these areas has expanded even faster. Without question, the sport
profession is growing horizontally and vertically at a lightning pace, while simultaneously it has
become more complex and diversified. As a result, the top organizations in the sport profession are
increasingly looking for tomorrow's leaders to have specialized management training geared
toward the sport product.
At the turn of the 21st century, Sport Management Education had become a strong field of study
(Pitts, 2001). Ongoing debates about appropriate foci and growth of sport management research,
application, theory, and training are evidence of the field's growing pains (Costa, 2005). These
growing pains also occur in other fields in which they function as a means to expand and elaborate
the paradigms through which fields of inquiry grow and mature. Investigation of the views about
the status and future of the field have identified stronger research, additional cross-disciplinary
research, a stronger link between theory and practice, enhanced infrastructure, and improved
doctoral training as desirable objectives.
Analysis of sport management programs is important for potential students as well as for the future
development of sport management as an academic discipline. The historical evolution of sport
management programs in the United States have moved from the physical education model to a
more business-oriented curriculum. Given this historical development, debate exists among sport
management professionals regarding administrative housing of current and future sport
management programs. Jones, Brooks, and Mak (2008) investigated the development of U.S. sport
management programs providing a snapshot of sport management programs including admission
requirements and faculty profiles, and analyzing critical issues facing the field of sport
management. Research results indicated a lack of diversity (racial and gender) among sport
management faculty, and a large proportion of part-time faculty without a terminal degree in the
field.
References
Cosa, C. A. (2005). The status and future of sport management: A delphi study. Journal of Sport
Management, 19(2), 117.
Jones, D. F., Brooks, D. D., & Mak, J. Y. (2008). Examining sport management programs in the
United States. Sport Management Review, 11(1), 77-91.
Pitts, B. G. (2001). Sport management at the millennium: A defining moment. Journal of Sport
Management, 15(1), 1-9.
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ASSESSMENT OF CURRICULAR OFFERINGS
In the more recent years, the Sport Management Department has expanded curricular offerings
from a single emphasis area (Business Emphasis) to three emphasis areas (Business Emphasis,
Coaching Emphasis, and Ministry Emphasis). This expansion of emphasis has been driven by
growth specifically in the Sport Coaching Profession and significant need Sport Ministry-trained
students. In 2009, the faculty approved a Sport Management Degree with a Coaching Certification
and in 2012 the faculty approved a Sport Management Degree with a Ministry Emphasis, both
emphasis areas will be detailed below.
The Sport Department currently offers three (3) differing emphasis for students who desire to work
in the Sport Profession. Each option provides students a Bachelor of Science degree with a major
in either Sport Management (Business Emphasis), Sport Management with a Coaching
Certification, or Sport Management (Ministry Emphasis – “Sport Ministry”).
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Sport Management (Business Emphasis) is
designed for students intending to become managers, administrators, entrepreneurs,
executives or leaders in the Sport Profession.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management with Coaching Certification is
designed for students desiring to become a sport coach or coaching administrator in
the Sport Profession.
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Sport Management (Ministry Emphasis) is
designed for students called to work in sport ministry in a variety of settings including
the church or foreign mission field using sport, athletics, recreation, and leisure as a
platform to evangelize and minister to people for the Lord Jesus Christ.
In keeping with the institution’s Statement of Purpose, these three degree programs seek to enable
students to integrate academic disciplines, a Christian lifestyle, and an enriched cultural experience
by offering course work producing comprehensively prepared Christian Sport Managers, Sport
Ministers, or Coaching professionals for the future.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SPORT MANAGEMENT with a
COACHING CERTIFICATION
In recent years, sport coaching has become a topic of major interest with many Sport Management
majors. Trends in the sport profession reveal a significant demand for educated and certified
coaches and assistant coaches as the coaching profession evolves at all levels from community
sport to professional sport. Furthermore, colleges and universities across the United States are
implementing both graduate and undergraduate coaching education programs that include majors,
minors and coaching certifications.
In response to continued inquiries from Sport Management majors and increased demand for
qualified coaches within the sport profession, the NGU Sport Management Department began to
consider how NGU might meet those needs. Based on surveys conducted with all Sport
Management majors from 2006-2011, the department determined more than 50% of the current
majors express interest in Coaching Certification as a substitute for the Business Administration
Minor within the currently approved and Sport Management Degree.
A thorough review of several other Coaching Education Programs was conducted including
requirements of the National Council for Accreditation of Coaching Education (NCACE), which
grant accreditation to educational programs that meet or exceed the minimum requirements. In an
attempt to respond to the job opportunities in the profession and the desires of current students, the
Sport Management Department formalized a proposal for a Coaching Certification in conjunction
with the Sport Management Degree, adhering to the standards and guidelines of the NCACE.
As part of the overall curriculum proposal, the Health & Wellness Department of the College of
Science and Math were consulted. It was determined through much discussion the Health &
Wellness Department would support the program sharing resources by offering to cross list the
HLPW 3370 Strength & Conditioning and HLPW 4335 Nutrition courses. This cross-listing and
sharing of necessary courses enabled the program to further create an NCACE-based program.
This proposal was unanimously approved by the College of Business and Sport Professions faculty
in the Spring 2010 and again after revision in October 2010. The department submitted it for
review the Spring 2011 and passed both the Curriculum Committee and Faculty unanimously to be
implemented Fall 2011.
Two positions were filled in order Hiring of Dr. Jerry Boone & Robert Bradley and the program
has been training students for 3 academic years touting its first handful of graduates.
Program Accreditation The Sport Management Department has joined the National Association for Coaching Education
(NCACE) and is a member in good standing while beginning to seek accreditation for a Coaching
Certification. The curriculum is detailed as follows:
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General Education Requirements
College 1100 or Honors 1210 1 (2) hours
ENGL 1310, English Composition & Rhetoric 3 hours
ENGL 1320, English Composition & Literature 3 hours
ENGL 2000 Level, Multicultural/British/American Literature 3 hours
English (2000 level) or Art/Music/Theatre 1300 3 hours
HIST, 1350 or 1360, Western Civilization to 1715/since 1715 3 hours
MATH 1310, College Algebra 3 hours
MATH 1330, Probability & Statistics 3 hours
BIOL 1410/1411, Principles of Biology with Lab 4 hours
BIOL 2470/2471, Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab 4 hours
PHED 1200, Concepts of Physical Fitness & Wellness 2 hours
PSYC or SOCY 2310, General Psychology or Introduction to Sociology 3 hours
CHST 1310, Old Testament Survey 3 hours
CHST 1320, New Testament Survey 3 hours
COMM 2300, Oral Communications 3 hours
Total 44-45 hours
Business Supporting Courses
ACCT 2310, Principles of Accounting I 3 hours
CSCI 1305, Introduction to Information Technology 3 hours
Total 6 hours
Sport Management Major Course Requirements
SPTM 1310, Introduction to Sport Management 3 hours
SPTM 2320, Sport Economics 3 hours
SPTM 2330, History and Philosophy of Sport 3 hours
SPTM 3305/PHED 2310, Athletic Training & Rehabilitation 3 hours
SPTM 2340, Psychology and Sociology of Sport 3 hours
SPTM 2395, Sport Organization & Administration 3 hours
All Sport Management majors must successfully complete SPTM 1310, 2320, 2330, 2340, 2395,
and PHED 2310 prior to taking any 3000 and 4000 level courses.
SPTM 3315, College Athletics 3 hours
SPTM 3325, Sport Ethics 3 hours
SPTM 3330, Sport Law 3 hours
SPTM 3335, Sport Liability and Risk Control 3 hours
SPTM 3340, Sport, Recreation, and Wellness Program Development 3 hours
SPTM 3350, Sport Communications 3 hours
SPTM 3355, Sport Emergency Management 3 hours
SPTM 3360, Sport Finance and Fundraising 3 hours
SPTM 3370, Theoretical & Practical Aspects of Strength & Conditioning 3 hours
SPTM 3380, Biomechanics of Sport for Coaches 3 hours
SPTM 3385, Motor Learning & Sport Performance 3 hours
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SPTM 3390, Coaching Strategies (Football) 3 hours
SPTM 4310, Sport Facility Design and Management 3 hours
SPTM 4320, Sport Marketing, Sales & Promotion 3 hours
SPTM 4330, Event Management 3 hours
SPTM 4335, Nutrition in Wellness (for Coaches) 3 hours
SPTM 4355, Sport Leadership and Staff Development 3 hours
SPTM 4370, Coaching Essentials 3 hours
SPTM 4380, Seminar in Sport Management 3 hours
*SPTM 4390, Directed Internship in Sport Management 12 hours
Total 87 hours
*All course work must be successfully completed before taking SPTM 4390, Directed Internship
in Sport Management.
Total General Education Requirements 44-45 hours
Total Business Supporting Courses 6 hours
Total Major Course Requirements 87 hours
Total Hours for Degree 137-138 hours
All students at North Greenville University must earn one credit for Chapel and Cultural Events
for each semester of full-time enrollment for a total of 8 credits.
Trend Analysis in Coaching Education Since the formative days of the Ancient Olympics in Greece, athletes have been striving to jump
higher, run farther, and become stronger. Successful coaches know that training athletes, from
youth to elite levels, is both a science and an art. It is imperative that coaches have a solid
understanding of sports, coaching techniques, strength, biomechanics, motor learning, and
nutrition.
Any student who enters a competitive sport program has the right to expect quality coaching and
instruction. Most parents today are very particular about the teachers chosen to instruct their
children in a school classroom, yet are not similarly concerned about who coaches their youngsters
in athletics. According to the National Council for Accreditation of Coaching Education
(NCACE), professionals involved in athletics agree that the coach is the single most important
factor affecting the athlete. Society has become more aware of the need for qualified and certified
coaches in the sport profession at all levels, as coaches have a significant impact on the lives of
their young athletes. Today’s student-athlete deserves a competent, well-trained professional who
will establish Christian values and morals, recognizing that coaches are an important role model
who will influence the values and attitudes of the next generation.
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The growth of competitive sports at all levels in America has demonstrated a continued emphasis
on the coaches’ role and the need for coaching education. As today’s athletic programs become
more structured, better organized, and more lucrative across all levels, the demand for qualified
and educated Christian coaches has increased the necessity for offering a structured undergraduate
academic curriculum in coaching preparation.
Therefore, in response to the current interest of NGU Sport Management students and the need for
qualified and educated Christian coaches, the Sport Management Department is proposing a
Coaching Certification in conjunction with our Sport Management Degree and the National
Council for Accreditation of Coaching Education that will provide students with:
The opportunity to prepare for a professional career in coaching at all levels including
community based programs, public and private schools, intercollegiate athletics, programs
sponsored by the AAU, YMCA, and national governing boards, professional sport, Olympic
sport, and foreign missions-related coaching.
A curriculum that includes conditioning programs for individual and dual sports with age and
sex considerations, sport nutrition, biomechanics, and motor learning applications to athletics
as well as athletic injury prevention and treatment.
Sport applications related to the psycho-social components of coaching including
competitiveness, motivation, aggression, attitude and spiritual development as well as
relationships with the media and the issues of socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, gender,
and counseling skills for coaches.
The knowledge needed to foster leadership and staff development, organize and administer
athletic programs, plan and develop year round training and practice programs, administer
athletic programs and facilities in conjunction with sport law, risk management and sport
liability functions as well as practical experience through a semester long internship in
coaching.
This Sport Management certification is designed for those who have a passion for coaching, a
desire to make a difference in the lives of athletes, and the dedication to strive for personal
excellence as a coach, scout, or program director of coaches. Students with interest in coaching
within the community, public or private school athletic programs, higher education institutions,
professional and/or international sports or who desire to use coaching on the mission field need to
enroll in this curriculum.
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Curriculum Creation The Coaching Certification curriculum was developed following the NCACE guidelines
meeting and exceeding the 8 Domains represented in the table below.
Domain Domain Description Course Requirement Satisfying NCACE Domains 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Philosophy and Ethics Safety and Injury Prevention Physical Conditioning Growth and Development Teaching and Communication Sport Skills and Tactics Organization and Administration Evaluation
SPTM 2330 History & Philosophy of Sport SPTM 3325 Sport Ethics SPTM 4380 Seminar in Sport Management SPTM 2340 Psychology & Sociology of Sport SPTM 3330 Sport Law SPTM 3335 Sport Liability & Risk Control SPTM 3355 Sport Emergency Management SPTM 3385 Motor Learning and Sport Performance SPTM 3305 Athletic Training & Rehabilitation PHED 1200 Concepts of Fitness and Wellness SPTM 3370 Sport Physiology/Conditioning for Coaches SPTM 4335 Sport Nutrition for Coaches SPTM 3380 Biomechanics of Sport for Coaches SPTM 2395 Sport Organization & Administration SPTM 4355 Sport Leadership & Staff Development SPTM 4370 Coaching Essentials SPTM 2340 Psychology & Sociology of Sport SPTM 3385 Motor Learning and Sport Performance COMM 2300 Oral Communications SPTM 3390 Coaching Football Strategies SPTM 3315 College Athletics SPTM 4370 Coaching Essentials SPTM 4390 Internship in Sport Management SPTM 2395 Sport Organization & Administration SPTM 3350 Sport Communications SPTM 4355 Sport Leadership & Staff Development SPTM 4370 Coaching Essentials SPTM 3350 Sport Communications SPTM 4355 Sport Leadership & Staff Development SPTM 4390 Internship in Sport Management (Coaching)
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Coaching Education Program Comparison The following 10 schools were reviewed and compared to our NGU program. The table below provides some detailed information and
comparisons for review.
Institution Degree Type Total Hours Coaching Specific Hours
Internship
BYU BS 120 59 Y Clarion University BS/Minor 120 72 Y
Emporia State
University Minor 120 18 No
James Madison
University BS 120 45 6-hour
Kutztown
University BS 120 60 6- & 12-hour
University of
Central Florida Minor 36 18 Y
University of
Southern Miss BS 124 93 12-hour
Winona State
University BS 22 47 Y
NGU BS 137 87 12-hour
Review of NCACE Accredited Coaching Education Programs reveals the NGU program contains the most credit hours at 137 and
provides the most complete Coaching-Specific curriculum.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SPORT MANAGEMENT
(MINISTRY EMPHASIS)
“Sport Ministry Degree”
The Bachelor of Science in Sport Management with a Ministry Emphasis (Sport Ministry) at NGU
prepares individuals to use sport as an effective tool of ministry. Upon completion of this degree
program, graduates will be well equipped to find employment in a variety of sport and recreational
settings, such as a church recreation, sport evangelism, or sport missions.
NGU’s program is designed to give participants a broad preparation in sport ministry, with all
classes founded in the university’s Christian Worldview. The Sport Ministry major will study the
areas of biblical foundations, philosophical understanding and pedagogical skills basic for
effective ministry in entry-level positions within the church, parachurch and missions
organizations. Graduates of the NGU Sport Ministry Degree will be equipped to:
- Plan, direct, and initiate church-based or community recreation programs.
- Use recreation and sport as a tool for outreach.
- Demonstrate a biblical, theological, and historical foundation for sports ministry.
- Analyze sports in relation to sociological perspectives within cultural sports institutions and
evangelical Christianity.
- Demonstrate the appropriate methodological and organizational procedures for team sports,
individual sports and recreational activities for participation in various sports cultures.
- Demonstrate an effective witness for Christ within the sports world.
The Sport Ministry program is supported by a direct relationship with Upward Sports based in
Spartanburg, SC, as well as area and regional churches with recreation programs and a handful of
sport ministry organizations abroad. Upward Sports worked in direct collaboration with the NGU
Sport Management Department in order to develop the current curriculum. The Dean of the
College of Business & Sport Professions, the Chair of the Sport Ministry degree, and the College
of Christian Studies attended several planning meetings with Upward leadership and the Dean of
the College of Christian Studies in order to discern specific and appropriate course content and
curricular sequencing. After 6 months of meeting during the Fall 2012 and Spring 2013, the
program was developed and presented to the Vice President for Academics. The Program was
unanimously approved by the curriculum committee and two weeks later unanimous approved by
the faculty the Spring 2013,with implementation designed to begin during the Fall term of 2013.
The curriculum is designed to integrate biblical truth, evangelical theology, psychology,
foundations of individual and group leadership, administration and programming in a sport setting,
and the opportunity for service learning. The student will take a combination of courses from areas
of Sport Management, Sport Ministry, and Christian Studies as well as participate in a number of
service learning practicum-based projects throughout the 4-year program. In particular, students
will have the opportunity to assist area churches with their recreation programs as well as help the
Upward Sports organization. The curriculum is detailed as follows:
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General Education Requirements
College 1100 or Honors 1210, First Year Experience 1 (2) hours
English 1310, English Composition & Rhetoric 3 hours
English 1320, English Composition & Literature 3 hours
English 2000 (level), Multicultural/British/American Literature 3 hours
Art/Music/Theatre 1300, MUSC 1310, or English (2000 level) 3 hours
History 1350/1360, Western Civilization to 1715/since 1715 3 hours
Math 1310, College Algebra 3 hours
Math 1330, Probability & Statistics 3 hours
Biology Science and Lab 4 hours
Natural Science with Lab 4 hours
Physical Education 1200, Concepts of Physical Fitness & Wellness 2 hours
Sociology 2310, Introduction to Sociology 3 hours
Christian Studies 1310, Old Testament Survey 3 hours
Christian Studies 1320, New Testament Survey 3 hours
Communication 2300, Oral Communications 3 hours
Total 44-45 hours
Sport Management Requirements Sport Management 1310, Introduction to Sport Management 3 hours
Sport Management 2320, Sport Economics 3 hours
Sport Management 2330, History and Philosophy of Sport 3 hours
Sport Management 2340, Psychology and Sociology of Sport 3 hours
Sport Management 2395, Sport Organization & Administration 3 hours
All Sport Management majors must successfully complete SPTM 1310, 2320, 2330, 2340, 2395,
and PHED 2310 prior to taking any 3000 and 4000 level courses.
Sport Management 3325, Sport Ethics 3 hours
Sport Management 3330, Sport Law 3 hours
Sport Management 3335, Sport Liability and Risk Control 3 hours
Sport Management 3340, Sport, Recreation, & Wellness Program Development 3 hours
Sport Management 3350, Sport Communications 3 hours
Sport Management 3355, Sport Emergency Management 3 hours
Sport Management 3360, Sport Finance and Fundraising 3 hours
Sport Management 4310, Sport Facility Design & Management 3 hours
Sport Management 4320, Sport Marketing, Sales, & Promotion 3 hours
Sport Management 4330, Event Management 3 hours
Sport Management 43XX, Upward Sport Ministry Programming 3 hours
Sport Management 4355, Sport Leadership and Staff Development 3 hours
Sport Management 4360, International Sport Management 3 hours
Sport Management 4380, Seminar in Sport Management 3 hours
Sport Management 4390, Directed Internship in Sport Management 12 hours
Total 69 hours
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Christian Studies Requirements
Christian Studies 1110, Spiritual Formation for the Christian Minister 1 hours
Christian Studies 1330, Christian Worldview 3 hours
Christian Studies 2301/02, OT or NT Book Study 3 hours
Christian Studies 2330, Principles of Evangelism 3 hours
Christian Studies 2331, Christian Discipleship 3 hours
Christian Studies 2350, Introduction to Church Administration 3 hours
Christian Studies 2389, Principles of Biblical Interpretation 3 hours
Total 19 hours
Additional Supporting Requirements
CSCI 1305, Introduction to Information Technology. 3 hours
ACCT 2310, Principles of Accounting I 3 hours
Total 6 hours
*All course work must be successfully completed before taking Directed Internship, SPTM 4390
Total General Education Requirements 44-45 hours
Total Sport Management Requirements 69 hours
Total Christian Studies Requirements 19 hours
Additional Supporting Requirements 6 hours
Total Hours for Degree 138-139 hours
All students at North Greenville University must earn one credit for Chapel and Cultural
Events (0.5 credit each per semester) for every semester of full-time enrollment for a total of
8 credits.
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History and Trend Analysis in Sport Ministry
By most estimates, sports outreach probably reaches back 2000 years. The apostle Paul and the
writer of the Hebrews use many sport related expressions in their writings demonstrating an
awareness and a relationship between sport and the work of the 1st century church. The birth of
modern sports outreach, however, can be traced back to the late 1800’s. In 1844 the YMCA was
formed in England and developed in the U.S. in the 1850’s. Their mission was to reach young men
for Christ. In the midst of the YMCA movement, James Naismith invented the game of basketball
in order to have a winter sport that the boys could play. It is amazing to think that basketball was
originally invented to share Christ with young men! Unfortunately, during this time, the church
viewed athletics as evil and forbade its members from participating.
In response to this view, Christians began to go outside of the local church to use sports to reach
non-Christians. It was during this time, that Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Athletes In
Action were born. These ministries saw the effectiveness of using sports as a ministry tool. The
church’s response to this was to build gymnasiums on their campuses for the sole purpose of
providing recreation for their members. The church no longer viewed sports as evil. So the church
decided to protect its people by providing a safe place for Christians to compete with themselves.
It was not until the early 1990’s that more churches began to recognize the importance of using
sports to reach the lost. As a result, the churches began to look for more creative ways to use a
variety of sports to reach their communities for Christ.
In 1960 only a handful of local churches were involved in sports and recreation outreach. By 1980
thousands of local churches had built athletic facilities and most were struggling to deal with
unique challenges sports outreach had created. Individual Church Recreators and Sports Ministers
were isolated, overworked, under-appreciated and woefully under-resourced. By 1988 a small
group of Local Church Sports Outreach Pastors began to "associate" and communicate. Out of
these relationships a vision developed to form an organization for those who use recreation and
sports as a ministry in the church. This organization would provide a way for these church leaders
to come together as a profession to learn from each other, to find support for their chosen ministry
field, to meet others working in churches and to share resources. Through the efforts of many
people, representing several denominations, from churches of all sizes, The Center for Sport and
Recreation Ministry was formed.
By the 1990’s, sports programs had become a type of popular community outreach. Sports
programs were designed to bring children and families from the community into fellowship with
church members. These programs became evangelistic in nature, teaching the basics of a sport,
while stressing good sportsmanship. Some churches are able to enlist Christian entertainers or
athletes to demonstrate their expertise and share how Christ has impacted their life. The ultimate
goal of church sports programs was for the community to develop a connection with and join the
church.
Upwards Sports was founded in 1995 by Caz McCaslin to provide children with "skills for the
sports arena and values for life." Upward Sports is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization based
in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Upward Sports is a Christian sports league designed for kids in
grades K5–8 offering four sports programs: basketball, flag football, soccer and cheerleading; in
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Canada, Upward also offers ball hockey. While training children with the athletic skills needed to
participate at the next level, Upward Sports stresses biblical values—such as leadership, teamwork,
integrity and respect—as much as winning. Upward Sports leagues are conducted by 2,600
churches in 46 states and Canada, representing various evangelical denominations. Upward Sports
equips local churches with everything needed to organize and operate their own leagues, including
training, playbooks, sports apparel and other online tools.
Today the Upward campus operates out of two buildings in Spartanburg. The Corporate offices
and the Distribution/Warehouse. The Corporate Offices house all the day to day business related to
managing the company. Volunteer opportunities in Upward Sports' leagues include: Head coaches,
assistant coaches, advertising commissioners, evaluation and orientation teams, greeters,
concessions, set-up and cleanup crews, cheerleading coaches, referee, prayer partners, half-time
devotion teams, scorekeepers, follow-up teams, and many other opportunities.
Sport Ministry Program Comparison
The following 10 schools were reviewed and compared to our NGU program. The table below
provides some detailed information and comparisons for review.
INSTITUTION Degree
Type Total Hours
Core Hours
Internship Hours
Pfeiffer Minor 18 6
Campbellsville University BS 43-55 25 No
Belhaven University Minor 18
Baylor University BA 93 33 No
Indiana Wesleyan University BS 122 21 3-hour
Indiana Wesleyan University BS 122 21 3-hour
Ohio Christian University BA 124 20 No
Arizona Christian University BS 125 36 Yes
Dallas Baptist BA 126 57 No
Moody Bible Institute BA 126 27 No
Oklahoma Baptist BA 127 30 Yes
Oklahoma Wesleyan BS 127 30 3-hour
Lancaster Bible College BA 128 15 No
Samford University BS 131 61 Yes
LeTourneau University BS 160 58 Yes
NGU BS 137 87 12-hour
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