University of Wisconsin-La Crosse EXERCISE & SPORT SCIENCE MAJOR-SPORTS MANAGEMENT EMPHASIS
College of Science and Health
2015-17 Catalog
Name __________________________________________________________
General Education Requirements (48 credits minimum)
10 General Education Credits in Major, 67 Sport Management Credits
FRESHMAN
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
PREREQUISITES
pre-admission core courses (Requirements for application )
Credit
Course #
___ 2
ESS 110
Introduction to Sport Management
___ 4
**BIO100/**BIO105/**MIC100 Biology for the Informed Citizen /General Biology/ Microbes & Society
FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE YEARS
Course #
**ECO 110
Microeconomics and Public Policy (Prereq. course)
** HPR105
Creating a Healthy, Active Lifestyle
ESS 145
Sport Management and Communication
ACC 221
Financial Accounting Principles
ESS 205
Human Anatomy (not open to students who have had BIO 312)
ESS 206
Human Physiology (not open to students who have had BIO 313)
ENG 307
Writing for Mgmt, Public Relations & the Prof.
or CST 260
Professional Communication
NOTE: Students should apply for admission to the program in the Sophomore year.
JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEARS
_____ 3
ESS 320
Field Experience in Sport Management
_____ 3
ESS 373
Media and Public Relations in Sport Management
_____ 3
ESS 407
Sport Management and Society
_____ 2
ESS 410
Legal Implications of Sport and Activity
_____ 3
ESS 421
Sport operations management/event and venue management
_____ 3
ESS 432
Financial Aspects of Sport
_____ 3
ESS 445
Planning Facilities for Physical Activity and Sport
_____ 3
ESS 447
Administration in Fitness and Sport
_____ 3
ESS 448
Promotion/Development in Fitness & Sports
_____ 1
ESS 449
Seminar: Sport Management
_____ 12
ESS 450
Internship
_____ 3
MGT 308
Behavior and Theory in Organizations
_____ 3
MKT 309
Principles of Marketing
_____ 3
MKT 370
Professional Selling and Sales Management
or ECO 320
Economics of Sports
Credit
_____ 3
_____ 3
_____ 2
_____ 3
_____ 3
_____ 3
_____ 3
Specified Electives: 3 credits required
_____ 4
IS 220
Info Sys for Business MGT
_____ 3
FIN 355
Principles of Financial Management
_____ 3
BUS 205
The Legal Environment of Business
_____ 3
BUS 305
Business Law
_____ 3
MGT 385
Human Resources: Employment
_____ 3
MKT 365
Promotion
_____ 3
MKT 444
Sports and Recreation Marketing (Occasional)
_____ 2
REC 305
Operation and Management of Swim Pools and Spas
_____ 1
ESS 201
Safety, First Aid & CPR
_____ 2
ESS 281
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
_____ 3
ESS 302
Physiology of Exercise
_____ 2-3
ESS 303
Biomechanics
_____ 2
ESS 323
Nutrition and Sport
_____ 2
ESS 368
Strength Training Techniques and Programs
_____ 2
ESS 349
Psychology of Coaching Competitive Athletics
_____ 2
ESS 442
Aging and Physical Activity
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12 credits
BIO 100/105 or MIC 100
ESS 205
ENG 110; Soph Standing
CST 110
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#Jr. Standing
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#Jr. Standing
#Jr. Standing
#Jr. Standing
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#MKT 309
#Final sem. 2.75 cum GPA
*See Below
Jr. Standing
ECO 110; Jr. Standing
MKT 309
ECO 110 or ECO 120
ECO 110, 120; ACC 222; Jr Standing
ECO 110 or 120; 30 credits
BUS 205; Jr. Standing
Jr. Standing
MKT 309; Jr. Standing
#Sr. Standing; MKT 309
Jr. Standing
ESS 201, 205
“C” Grade in ESS 206
“C” Grade in ESS 205
ESS 302
ESS 205, 206
Jr. Standing
ESS 302, Jr. Standing
Acceptance into ESS-Fitness or ESS Sport Management Program
2.75 cum GPA, 2.75 major GPA, all other program requirements completed
These courses may satisfy some General Education requirements
NOTE: Elective credits are required to bring total to 120. 40 credits must be taken at 300-400 level.
Last Modified: 3/30/2015
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APPLICATION PROCESS FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN THE EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE MAJOR
SPORTS MANAGEMENT EMPHASIS
EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE DEPARTMENTAL POLICY
Entrance into the Sports Management Program requires an application/selection process. For complete details regarding
application procedures and requirements, please visit our sport management website
(http://www.uwlax.edu/sah/ess/sm/html/application.htm).
Students must make application to the Sports Management Program after having earned 30 semester credits, including the two
pre-admission core courses (BIO 100/105/MIC100; ESS 110) with a grade of at least “C” in each of these core courses and an
overall GPA of 2.75. Application during the Sophomore year is best. Four terms are required after acceptance into the program—
three (3) semesters of required coursework; one (1) semester or Summer Session internship.
Admission to the Sports Management program is competitive, and not all who apply may be accommodated. From those
applying each year, approximately 30 will be admitted into the Sports Management Program.
Applications are due October 1st or February 1st to be considered for admission to the program. Consideration for selection is
based on the following criteria: a) cumulative GPA; b) professional work experiences; c) writing skills; and d) interview.
Once admitted, a 2.75 GPA (overall and major) must be maintained for retention in the program.
A “C” grade or better must be earned in all required and elective major courses.
To be admitted to the ESS 450 internship program, the student must achieve a 2.75 cumulative and major GPA and have
successfully completed all coursework.
All students must have earned a minimum of 60 credits prior to enrollment in any 300-level Business courses.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MINOR (TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 34-36)
In addition to earning a minimum of 60 credits, Business minors must complete at least 6 of the following courses prior to
enrolling in the required 300-level courses:
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ACC
ACC
I-S
ECO
ECO
BUS
221
222
220
110
120
205
Accounting Principles I
Accounting Principles II
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MTH
Applied Calculus
MTH
175
or
207
MTH
FIN
MGT
MKT
145
355
308
309
Elementary Statistics
Principles of Financial Management
Behavior & Theory of Organizations
Principles of Marketing
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Info Sys for Business MGT
Microeconomics and Public Policy
Global Macroeconomics
The Legal & Ethical Environ of Business
Calculus I
3
3
4
3
3
3
4-5
4
3
3
3
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 34-36
Grades of “C” or better are required in ECO 110, 120, ACC 221, 222, BUS 205.
Please see Undergraduate Catalog for more information.