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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



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.



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.



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.



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



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.



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



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



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



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%



COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, SURVEYS,

EMPLOYER, & GRADUATE SCHOOL FEEDBACK

See data in the Modifications from Institutional Effectiveness and Analysis of Student Evaluations

& Retention Rates within Programs.



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.



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



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



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




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.




Means of Assessment



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.




Means of Assessment



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.




Means of Assessment



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.



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.



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.

Bachelor of Science in Sport Management SP14 SP14


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.



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



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.



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.



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.



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:




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


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



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 Business Supporting Courses 6 hours

Total Major Course Requirements 87 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.



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.



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)



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


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.



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:




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



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


Total 6 hours

*All course work must be successfully completed before taking Directed Internship, SPTM 4390


Total Sport Management Requirements 69 hours

Total Christian Studies Requirements 19 hours

Additional Supporting Requirements 6 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.



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

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/501(c)(3)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spartanburg,_South_Carolina

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_football

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soccer

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheerleading



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


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biblical

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelical

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_(building)

Documents

College of Business and Sport Professions Curriculum ... · PDF fileCollege of Business and Sport Professions Curriculum Review and Evaluation ... offerings to evaluating colleges