Sport Leadership (SPLD) - BS Major

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77 credits (no minor required)

2.0 GPA required.

Letter grade required in all major courses unless otherwise noted.

Overview

The Sport Leadership major prepares students to serve in a variety of leadership roles within the sports industry. Students will be prepared to pursue careers as coaches, athletic administrators, adventure sports coaches, aquatic instructors, guides, and instructors both in the traditional and non-traditional sports industries.

Core Courses (47 credits)

PESS 114 - Fundamentals of Adventure Education (3 credits)
PESS 161 - Fundamentals of Aquatics & Outdoor Activities (3 credits)
PESS 162 - Fundamentals of Specialized Skills (3 credits)
PESS 226 - Methods of Planning, Instruction & Assessment in Adventure Education (3 credits)
PESS 235 - Principles of Coaching (3 credits)
PESS 237 - Introduction to Adapted Physical Activity (3 credits)
PESS 251 - Sports Science (3 credits)
PESS 280 - Psychology of Physical Activity and Sport (3 credits)
PESS 300 - Motor Learning and Development (3 credits)
PESS 308 - Challenge Course Programming (2 credits)
PESS 309 - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Adventure Sports and Coaching (3 credits)
PESS 320 - Introduction to Adventure Sports Coaching (3 credits)
PESS 327 - Advocacy and Fundraising in Sport Leadership (3 credits)
PESS 336 - Introduction to Sport Leadership (3 credits)
PESS 402 - Organization and Administration of Sport (3 credits)
PESS 404 - Risk Management, Planning, and Development in Physical Education and Sport (3 credits)

Activity/Experiential Electives (15 credits)

PESS 124 - Water Safety Instructor (2 credits)
✽ PESS 134 - Downhill Skiing (1 credit)
✽ PESS 144 - Contemporary Activities (1 credit)
Specific Topics Include:
- Intro to Rock Climbing
- Intro to Ice Climbing
- Intro to Outdoor Climbing
- Racquet and Net Sports
- Leisure Games and Adventure Activities
- Ski Instructor Course
PESS 208 - Winter Activities in Adventure Education (1 credit)
PESS 209 - Wilderness First Aid (1 credit)
PESS 210 - Climbing Wall Instructor (1 credit)
PESS 211 - Canoeing in Adventure Education (1 credit)
PESS 212 - Kayaking in Adventure Education (1 credit)
PESS 214 - First Aid and CPR (2 credits)
PESS 304 - Techniques of Coaching Football (1 credit)
PESS 305 - Techniques of Coaching Basketball (1 credit)
PESS 306 - Techniques of Coaching Track/Field & Cross Country (1 credit)
PESS 307 - Techniques of Coaching Baseball & Softball (1 credit)
PESS 314 - CPR/AED & First Aid Instructor (2 credits)

Practicum (3 credits)

Choose one:

PESS 310 - Adventure Education Teacher Education Practicum (1-3 credits)
PESS 406 - Coaching Practicum (3 credits)

Internship (12 credits)

PESS 449 - Sport Leadership Internship (12 credits)

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement