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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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(RSM) Recreation and Sport Management (850)

  
  • RSM 100 - Orientation to Recreation and Sport Management

    1 Credit Hours
    Overview of recreation and sport industries.

  
  • RSM 201 - Foundations of Recreation and Principles of Leadership

    4 Credit Hours
    Introduction to the recreation profession focusing on understanding concepts, philosophy, career opportunities, and professional practices in recreation service industries. Required lab focuses on application and practice of theories of leadership.

  
  • RSM 250 - Foundations of Sport Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to the sport and recreation industries focusing on the business aspects of the industries, career opportunities, and professional practices.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 100.
  
  • RSM 290 - Sport Management Practicum I

    3 Credit Hours
    Supervised part-time field experience (minimum of 120 clock hours) at an approved site.

    Grading Restriction: A, B, C, No Credit grading only.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 250.
    Comment(s): Students must have a minimum required GPA of 2.5 for enrollment in this course.
    Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and sport management major.
  
  • RSM 294 - Therapeutic Recreation Practicum I

    3 Credit Hours
    Supervised part-time field experience (minimum of 120 clock hours) at an approved site.

    Grading Restriction: A, B, C, No Credit grading only.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 201.
    Comment(s): Students must have a minimum required GPA of 2.5 for enrollment in this course.
    Registration Restriction(s): Therapeutic recreation major.
  
  • RSM 310 - Development and Evaluation of Recreation and Sport Programs

    3 Credit Hours
    Essential elements and principles in the organization, administration, marketing, and evaluation of various types of recreation and sport programs. Emphasis on development of program objectives and outcomes.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 201 or 250.
    Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and sport management major.
  
  • RSM 320 - Therapeutic Recreation and Special Populations

    3 Credit Hours
    Principles, concepts, historical development of therapeutic recreation for special populations. Discussion and explanation of legislation, attitudes, and barriers to participation, inclusion and advocacy as related to recreation fulfillment. Discussion of various disabilities, illnesses, and conditions that impact one’s lifestyle.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 201.
    Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and sport management major.
  
  • RSM 325 - Therapeutic Recreation Theories and Techniques

    3 Credit Hours
    Emphasis on how therapeutic recreation specialists can use the application of theory and related theoretical perspectives in practice. Importance and role of recreation participation in the planning and delivery of therapeutic recreation service for individuals with disabilities. Foundational knowledge of using specific facilitation techniques, e.g. values clarification, etc., applicable to therapeutic recreation are addressed.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 201.
    Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and sport management and kinesiology majors.
  
  • RSM 326 - Therapeutic Recreation Programming

    3 Credit Hours
    In-depth involvement in writing objective-based activity lesson plans, methods of behavioral management and in developing therapeutic recreation programs for individuals with multiple disabilities in a therapeutic recreation environment.

    Contact Hour Distribution: Includes field experience.
  
  • RSM 330 - Sport Communication

    3 Credit Hours
    An introduction to the communication industry and its relationship with sport. Students will explore cultural issues, such as gender and ethnicity, and their relationship to sport and media. The course will also provide students opportunities to develop practical communication skills and learn how media and sport interact.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 201 or 250.
    Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and sport management major.
  
  • RSM 334 - Sport and Community Development

    3 Credit Hours
    Designed to teach leadership, critical thinking, and cross-cultural communication skills through sport-based service. Using a Sport for Development and Peace framework, students will work with the local community to construct programming that addresses the needs of at-risk and underserved populations using sport, recreation, and physical activity.

    (Same as Kinesiology 334.)
    Registration Restriction(s): Kinesiology or recreation and sport management major; minimum student level – junior.
  
  • RSM 335 - Socio-Cultural Foundations of Sport and Recreation

    3 Credit Hours
    An overview of the sociological, historical, and philosophical foundations of sport recreation in American society. Various forms of sport and recreation are explored within a social justice framework based on a cultural studies perspective. Students explore sport and recreation as global phenomena in social, historical, and philosophical contexts.

  
  • RSM 336 - Social Issues in Sport

    3 Credit Hours
    An exploration of power relations and cultural ideologies as they impact participation opportunities in sport. Students use in-depth critical thinking analysis to identify and explore social justice issues linked to the major spheres of social life. In addition, moral decision-making and ethical dilemmas in sport, recreation, and exercise are addressed.

  
  • RSM 337 - Women in Sport: An International Perspective

    3 Credit Hours
    The purpose of this course is to examine women’s sport throughout the world. Within a social justice framework, it explores theories of globalization in relation to women’s sport experiences. Students will gain a better understanding of the similarities and differences of sport for women, and the role of women in sport, in a variety of countries.

  
  • RSM 338 - Applied Ethics in Recreation and Sport

    3 Credit Hours
    An examination of ethical issues in recreation, sport, and physical activity designed to help students to explore their own values and to apply critical thinking skills in recreation and sport professions.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 201 or 250 or Kinesiology 100.
    Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and sport management or kinesiology major.
  
  • RSM 340 - Financial Aspects of Sport

    3 Credit Hours
    This course enables students to understand the importance of budgeting and finance in the sports industry. Students will understand how financing works in the sports industry and how corporations are valued. Students will also be introduced to the basic fundamentals of investing and accounting and how they relate to the sports industry.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 201 or 250.
    Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and sport management major.
  
  • RSM 350 - Sport Management: Theory to Practice

    3 Credit Hours
    Overview of managerial theories and applications including responsibilities and practices associated with broad perspectives of sport enterprise.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 250.
    Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and sport management major.
  
  • RSM 360 - Sport Governance

    3 Credit Hours
    Focus on the organizational structure, authority, and functions of governing bodies.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 201 or 250.
    Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and sport management major.
  
  • RSM 370 - Event Management

    3 Credit Hours
    Study of the various principles involved in the organization and management of events. Students will combine theory and practice through experience with assigned events.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 201 or 250 or Kinesiology 100.
    Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and sport management or kinesiology major.
  
  • RSM 380 - Special Topics

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Study in selected disciplinary or professional areas of recreation and sport management.

    Repeatability: May be repeated if topic differs. Maximum 12 hours.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 201 or 250.
    Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and sport management major.
  
  • RSM 390 - Sport Management Practicum II

    3 Credit Hours
    Supervised part-time field experience (minimum of 120 clock hours) at an approved site.

    Grading Restriction: A, B, C, No Credit grading only.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 290.
    Comment(s): Students must have a minimum required GPA of 2.5 for enrollment in this course.
    Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and sport management major.
  
  • RSM 394 - Therapeutic Recreation Practicum II

    3 Credit Hours
    Supervised part-time field experience (minimum of 120 clock hours) at an approved site.

    Grading Restriction: A, B, C, No Credit grading only.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 294.
    Comment(s): Students must have a minimum required GPA of 2.5 for enrollment in this course.
    Registration Restriction(s): Therapeutic recreation major.
  
  • RSM 405 - Therapeutic Recreation in Public Schools

    3 Credit Hours
    Concepts and techniques of working with children with disabilities in the public schools in Knox and Sevier County special education classes. Students will gain an understanding of various disabling conditions that children with special needs have and how to work with these children. Students will be involved in writing lesson plans, documenting progress, writing progress notes, writing evaluation reports, and leading activities with children in the school setting.

    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 201, Kinesiology 100.
    Comment(s): Students repeating course will serve in a leadership position.
    Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and sport management major or kinesiology major
  
  • RSM 410 - Intercollegiate Athletics

    3 Credit Hours
    An overview of all levels of intercollegiate athletics and issues associated with intercollegiate athletics.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 201 or 250.
    Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and sport management major.
  
  • RSM 415 - Facility Planning and Development

    3 Credit Hours
    Principles of designing, planning, equipping, and operating various facilities. Elements of risk management and safety are incorporated into the design process.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 201 or 250 or Kinesiology 100.
    Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and sport management or kinesiology major.
  
  • RSM 420 - Principles of Therapeutic Recreation

    3 Credit Hours
    Principles and practices in therapeutic recreation, including activity analysis, activity and program selection. Also, individual and program assessment, developing treatment plans, proper documentation and professional issues will be discussed.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 320.
    Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and sport management major.
  
  • RSM 424 - Recreation and Aging

    3 Credit Hours
    Examines the theoretical perspectives and the aging process as well as the purpose of leisure and recreation in older adults’ lives. The course provides students with a foundation for providing programs and services in both community-based and long-term care facilities.

  
  • RSM 426 - Advanced Therapeutic Recreation Programming

    3 Credit Hours
    Leadership and managerial roles in developing therapeutic recreation programs for individuals with multiple disabilities in a therapeutic recreation environment.

    Contact Hour Distribution: Includes field experience.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 326.
    Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and sport management major.
  
  • RSM 430 - Organization and Administration of Recreation Services

    3 Credit Hours
    Principles of administration applied to provision of recreation services offered by public, private, non-profit, and/or commercial enterprises. Organizational structures, human resource management, diversity, evaluation, legal authority, introduction to budgeting and fiscal procedures, professional responsibility, and career management.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 201 or 250.
    Registration Restriction(s): Minimum of junior standing; recreation and sport management major.
  
  • RSM 435 - Adventure Recreation Ropes Course

    1 Credit Hours
    Prepares students to become facilitators for therapeutic recreation ropes course participants. Students will learn to lead initiative activities and practice skills required to participate in a ropes course. Students will develop an understanding of the philosophy and purpose of ropes course participation as advocated by Project Adventure, and others, and as adapted to therapeutic recreation.

  
  • RSM 440 - Sport Marketing

    3 Credit Hours
    Application of fundamental marketing concepts to the sport and recreation industries. Marketing research, promotions, fund raising, advertising, and assessment of marketing programs will be covered.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 201 or 250.
    Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and sport management major.
  
  • RSM 450 - Legal Aspects of Sport

    3 Credit Hours
    Identification and application of various areas of law to the sport and recreation industry. Includes how constitutional law, contract law, anti-trust law, and tort law impact decisions.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 201 or 250 or Kinesiology 100.
    Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and sport management or kinesiology major.
  
  • RSM 460 - Strategic Management of Sport Organizations

    3 Credit Hours
    This course prepares students to be leaders in a dynamic sport industry by developing their understanding and abilities in the areas of strategic leadership, planning, decision-making, and creativity. Students are required to think critically and are encouraged to begin the transition process from learning to application. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to create and implement effective strategies for various strategic issues facing the sport industry. The course embraces a case method style and emphasizes critical thinking, teamwork, effective writing, and presenting.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 201 or 250.
    Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and sport management major.
  
  • RSM 490 - Sport Management Internship

    6-12 Credit Hours
    Supervised work experience at an approved site offering. Emphasis on managerial tasks and administrative procedures.

    Grading Restriction: A, B, C, No Credit grading only.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 390.
    Comment(s): Enrollment for 2 semesters (6 hours each) or 1 semester (12 hours). Total of 12 hours required. Students must have a minimum required GPA of 2.5 for enrollment in this course.
    Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and sport management major; minimum student level – senior.
  
  • RSM 493 - Independent Study

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Independent study in a specialized area of recreation or sport management under the direction of a faculty member. Independent study project must be approved by a faculty member.

    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 201 or 250.
    Registration Restriction(s): Recreation and sport management major.
  
  • RSM 494 - Therapeutic Recreation Internship

    6-12 Credit Hours
    Supervised work experience at an approved site offering. Emphasis on managerial tasks and administrative procedures.

    Grading Restriction: A, B, C, No Credit grading only.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 394.
    Comment(s): Therapeutic Recreation sites must meet NCTRC Standards. Enrollment for 2 semesters (6 hours each) or 1 semester (12 hours). Total of 12 hours required. Students must have a minimum required GPA of 2.5 for enrollment in this course.
    Registration Restriction(s): Therapeutic recreation major; minimum student level – senior.