Sport Management
| Degree: | Bachelor of Science (B.S.) |
| Major: | Sport Management |
| Minor: | Sport Management |
| Department: | Commerce Building 53, Room 120 850-474-2652 http://uwf.edu/commerce |
| College: | Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business |
| CIP Code: | 31.0504 |
| Semester Hours Required For Degree: 120 | |
The Sport Management program prepares students for entry-level careers as potential leaders and administrators in the sport industry and for further study in graduate school. Possible positions may be found in collegiate athletics, municipal parks and recreation departments, community sports programs, professional sports leagues, amateur sports organizations, and commercial sport industries such as fitness and activity centers, sport camps, and other private sport organizations. An internship in the field along with a capstone course for students is required in this degree.
Students in Sport Management must complete 30 semester hours (sh) of major required courses, 12 sh of major electives, 9 sh of practicum, and 9 sh of major-related courses.
No more than 24% of the program requirements for the degree may be taken in traditional business subjects.
Requirements for admission to the capstone experience are as follows:
- Grade of "C" or higher in all courses used to fulfill major requirements;
- At least a 2.50 cumulative GPA in the major;
- Completion of SPM 4003 Sport Management Careers Seminar; and
- Recommendations of academic advisors and the Sport Management program coordinator.
No more than 24% of the program requirements for the degree may be taken in traditional business subjects.
General Education
ADDENDUM - 06/12/2025
In addition to the General Education requirements, students must satisfy all additional State of Florida requirements, including the College-Level Communication and Computation, Civic Literacy, and Foreign Language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Education curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the State University Requirements and Degree Requirements sections of this catalog.
General Education Curriculum:
Sport Management majors are encouraged to take the following courses within general education requirements:
| Communication | 6 | |
| English Composition I | ||
| English Composition II | ||
| Mathematics | 6 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Elements of Statistics | ||
| Social Science | 6 | |
| Principles of Economics Macro | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Humanities | 6 | |
| Introduction to Literature | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Critical Thinking | ||
| Ethics in Contemporary Society | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Civic Literacy Requirement
The 2017 Florida Legislature amended Section 1007.25, Florida Statutes, to require students initially entering a State University System (SUS) and/or Florida College System (FCS) institution in 2018-2019 and thereafter to demonstrate competency in civic literacy by passing an assessment or taking AMH 2020 United States Since 1877 or POS 2041 American Politics.
The 2021 Legislature further amended Florida Statutes, requiring students to complete both a civic literacy course and an exam. In 2024, the Board of Governors made an additional revision, recognizing two new courses meeting the Civic Literacy requirement, AMH 2010 United States to 1877 and AMS 2010 Civil Discourse and the American Political Order. As a result, there are four cohorts of students currently matriculating at Florida public institutions that are subject to varying requirements.
As demonstrated in the table below, the exact civic literacy requirements are based on the academic term in which a student first enrolled in a Florida public institution.
| Students Included in Cohort | Civic Literacy Competency Requirement |
| Cohort 1: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS before fall 2018 | None |
| Cohort 2: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS in Academic Year 2018 through Academic Year 2020 | Complete a course or Assessment. |
| Cohort 3: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS in Academic Year 2021 through Academic Year 2023 | Course and Assessment. |
| Cohort 4: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS in fall 2024 and thereafter | Course and Assessment. |
Additionally, for Cohorts 3 and 4, approved accelerated mechanisms may meet the course and/or assessment requirement, and students who pass the Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) in high school are exempt from the postsecondary exam requirement.
There are multiple ways to satisfy this requirement. Students should work with their academic advisor to determine which option is best for their degree requirements/degree plan.
Additional information can be found on our Civic Literacy website, SUS regulation BOG 8.006, and Florida Statute s.1007.25(4,a-b).
Mathematics Pathway
Students are advised to complete the following courses to fulfill the mathematics pathway that aligns with the mathematics skills needed for success in their program and their career goals. Students should refer to their academic advisor for questions about the math pathway for their program. For information about this requirement, refer to the catalog page for Mathematics Pathways. These courses may also fulfill requirements for General Education and Common Prerequisites.
| Algebra through Calculus | ||
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3-4 |
| or MAC 1105C | College Algebra with Lab | |
| MAC 2233 | Calculus with Business Applications | 3 |
| or STA 2023 | Elements of Statistics | |
| Students will be placed on a starting point based on their mathematics placement. | ||
Common Prerequisites
State-mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisite Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.
| GEB 1011 | Introduction to Business * | 3 |
| HFT 2000 | Introduction to the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| STA 2023 | Elements of Statistics * | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
- *
Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Education requirements.
Lower Division Electives
Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours (sh) in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4000) to meet this elective requirement. Students should consult their academic advisor for guidance in course selection.
Major Courses
Major Required
| SPM 2010 | Sport in Global Society + | 3 |
| SPM 3004 | Introduction to Contemporary Sport Management + | 3 |
| SPM 3104 | Sport Facility Planning and Management + | 3 |
| SPM 3109 | Sport Event Management and Revenue Generation + | 3 |
| SPM 3115 | Managing a Sport Organization + | 3 |
| SPM 3306 | Sports Marketing + | 3 |
| SPM 3512 | Sport Sales and Fundraising + | 3 |
| SPM 4505 | Sport Business and Finance + | 3 |
| SPM 4703 | Sport Analytics + | 3 |
| SPM 4723 | Sport Law and Risk Management + | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Major Electives
| Select 12 credit hours from the following | 12 | |
| Human Resources in the Hospitality Industry + | ||
| Communication and Social Media in Sports + | ||
| Sport Management Internship + | ||
| Sociology of Sport + | ||
| Sport Betting + | ||
| Esports Management + | ||
| Environmental Sustainability in Sport + | ||
| Sport Leadership and Governance Around the World + | ||
Any 3000/4000 level course with approval | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Practicum
| SPM 3941 | Sport Management Internship + | 3 |
| SPM 4003 | Sport Management Careers Seminar + | 3 |
| SPM 4945 | Senior Capstone in Sport Management + | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Major-Related Courses
| Choose three classes from the options below: | 9 | |
| Accounting for Non-Majors | ||
| Business Foundations for Non-Business Majors | ||
| Management Fundamentals | ||
| Behavior in Organizations | ||
| Human Resources Management | ||
| Marketing Fundamentals | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Sport Management Minor
The Sport Management minor is intended to provide non-majors with the foundational knowledge to apply their respective major discipline in a sport setting. The minor supports students' major preparation for careers in sport media and communication, sport marketing, entrepreneurship in sport, sport law and risk management practice, sport hospitality and tourism, sport psychology practice, and a variety of disciplines that may be applied in the sport industry. The minor supplements the student's major discipline with knowledge of the sport industry.
Students in the Sport Management minor must complete 12 semester hours of coursework. Students must take SPM 3004 Introduction to Contemporary Sport Management. In addition, students can choose any three SPM courses (excluding practicums).
| SPM 3004 | Introduction to Contemporary Sport Management | 3 |
| Choose three of the following: | 9 | |
| Sport Facility Planning and Management | ||
| Sport Event Management and Revenue Generation | ||
| Managing a Sport Organization | ||
| Sports Marketing | ||
| Communication and Social Media in Sports | ||
| Sport Sales and Fundraising | ||
| Sport Management Internship | ||
| Sport Management Careers Seminar | ||
| Sociology of Sport | ||
| Sport Betting | ||
| Esports Management | ||
| Environmental Sustainability in Sport | ||
| Sport Business and Finance | ||
| Sport Leadership and Governance Around the World | ||
| Sport Analytics | ||
| Sport Law and Risk Management | ||