Description
SMG 303 HISTORY OF SPORTS This course focuses on the historical development of sport. Areas of interest include the examination of the major pre-historical and historical epochs with anemphasis on management issues. Philosophical and theoretical perspectives, social and cultural issues, and evolving models of sports management are analyzed. Modern issues including the development of sports broadcasting, the Educational Amendments Act of 1972(Title IX), and formation of professional teams and leagues are also investigated. The evolution and categorization of sportive contests provide additional areas of study. Prerequisite: MGT 101