An overview of the field of exercise psychology as it applies to sport. Both individual psychological behavior and team psychological behavior are examined. Topics include the psychology of competition, motivation, leadership, and aggression. An overview of the issues, problems, and concerns facing managers of collegiate athletics. 310 - Sports Reporting A course in sports journalism that emphasizes interviewing and reporting.
Students study differences in writing for morning and afternoon papers.
Also listed as COMM 310. Promotions A study of the history of sport marketing with an emphasis on the application of marketing concepts to the sport industry today. Topics include promotions and public relations, sport consumer behavior, strategic market planning, marketing information management, marketing communications, and sponsorship. An examination of legal issues applicable to amateur sport. Emphasis on identifying legal issues in contract, tort, and constitutional law as they apply to the actions of amateur athletic associations.