Associate in Arts Code 1053
Program Contacts:
QC Campus
Gary Huber, 309-796-5602, huberg@bhc.edu
East Campus
Vashti Berry, 309-854-1711, berryv@bhc.edu
Students planning to major in Sport Management at a four-year institution should follow the Black Hawk College Associate in Arts curriculum. The completion of the course of study outlined here will satisfy graduation requirements of Black Hawk College. Since universities may require specific courses for a Sport Management major, students should consult with the Counseling Office at Black Hawk College for additional information.
Introduction to Sport Management will help students who are thinking of a sport-related career determine their interest level in academic or professional sport management by providing a broad overview of the field. Topics will include the history and development of sport management and social, behavioral, organizational, and managerial foundations of sport management. Current Issues in Sport will investigate the complex issues present in today’s sport industry and give a detailed examination of the many skills needed to coordinate a successful sporting event. The opportunity for two separate internships will allow students to directly experience sport management in the community, an important element of success in the sport industry. This program will give students the advantage of skills, knowledge, and experience for a range of possible sport management careers. Skills gained in these classes should enrich the personal lives of students by improving their poise, self-confidence, and effectiveness in sport management and help them gain desirable employment and/or receive a promotion.
Course of Study Outline
First Semester Suggested Courses (Credit Hours)
ENG 101 — Composition I (3)
HPE 210 — Intro to Sports Management (3)
Behavioral Science Elective (3)
OR 100 — Intro to College (1)
Life Sciences Elective (3-4)
CS 100 — Introduction to Computer Science (3)
Second Semester Suggested Courses (Credit Hours)
ENG 102 — Composition II (3)
HEAL 102 — Living in a Changing World (2)
SPEC 101 — Principles of Speech (3)
Mathematics Elective (3)
Humanities Elective (3)
HPE 217 — Current Issues in Sports (3)
Third Semester Suggested Courses (Credit Hours)
Physical Sciences Elective (3-4)
HPE 270 — Internship: Sports Management (3)
Humanities/Fine Arts (3)
Elective (3)
ECON 221 — Principles of Macro Economics (3)
Fourth Semester Suggested Courses (Credit Hours)
Electives (6)
ECON 222 Principles of Micro Economics (3)
BL 201 Business Law I or (3)
BL 202 Business Law II
Non Western Studies (3)
Minimum total hours required for degree (64)

