SMGT 513 Evaluation in Movement Studies and Exercise Science (3:3:0)
This course will include basic statistical techniques for analyzing and interpreting cognitive, psychomotor and affective variables in movement studies and exercise science. Use of these evaluative tools will be applied to the field of human movement.

SMGT 515 The AmericanWoman in Sport (3:3:0)
The American woman in sport, including the history of her participation, relationship to changing female roles and ideals will be studied. Also attitudes toward competition for women, roles of women's sport organizations, and motivations of sportswomen examined.

SMGT 518 Philosophy and Physical Education (3:3:0)
This course is a review of contemporary philosophical positions and implications for professional decision-making in physical education. Focus is upon an awareness and a concern for the development of the student's personal professional philosophy.

SMGT 519 Sport and Society (3:3:0)
The nature, function, and relationships of sport and society with reference to the consideration of sport in social and cultural context, the social variables which affect participation are studied.

SMGT 523 Administration: Physical Education and Sport Programs (3:3:0)
This course employs a theoretical approach to the development of administrative thought as it relates to physical education and sport programs; emphasisis on the understanding of concepts and models from the social sciences, and their implications for leadership in the educational setting.

SMGT 525 Psychology of Human Performance (3:3:0)
This course treats the research and theoretical consideration of the psychological variables in human performance, with special reference to the bodyself in movement, and the psychology of sport.

SMGT 546 Planning and Management of Sports Facilities (3:3:0)
The course is designed to provide the student with knowledge of the planning and management of facilities for physical education, athletic, and intramural/recreational programs. Buildings, grounds, and equipment, as well as maintenance of these facilities will be discussed. Students will visit and tour a facility.

SMGT 547 Sports Business and Finance (3:3:0)
This course is deisgned to provide the student with knowledge of the business and financial considerations of various sports enterprises.

SMGT 548 Sports Marketing (3:3:0)
The course is designed to provide the student with knowledge of sports marketing as it relates to the spectator and the participant. It will also give the student knowledge and understanding of the marketing considerations of various sports organizations. Fund raising applications will also be discussed.

SMGT 549 Sports and the Law (3:3:0)
The focus of this course will be on legal concepts and principles related to the administration, coaching, and teaching of sports. Legal issues involving personnel, facilities, equipment, transportation, medical aspects, liability, and gender will be examined. Legal terminology and the court systems will be included.

SMGT 550 Sport Personnel Management (3:3:0)
This course focuses on various leadership styles, managerial communication, and interaction skills and relative effectivness in sport organizations. Attention is directed to specific personnel tasks such as hiring, development, and evaluation of sport staff, and personnel issues of current importance.

SMGT 551 Application of Computers to Sports Management (3:3:0)
This course is designed to provide students with computer knowledge and skills applicable to sports management. The advantages and application of computers in sports programs will be emphasized. Opportunities for understanding and running existing computer programs will be provided. This course is also offered through summer Home Study.

SMGT 553 Ethical Issues in Sports Management (3:3:0)
This course will focus on the identification of ethical issues in sports situations, analyzing the actions and decisions as to value orientations and ethical stance, and identifying and formulating a consistent ethical base for one's own functioning as a sport administrator.

SMGT 559 Public Relations in Sport Management (3:3:0)
This course will focus on public relations concerns specific to athletic administrators, managers of sport facilities, and coaches. Content includes establishing a framework for public relations processes, communicative tools and techniques, and relationships with the media.

SMGT 570 Introduction to Research (3:3:0)
This course provides an orientation to graduate study and research in health education and movement studies and exercise science. This seminar is designed to acquaint the graduate student with the methods and materials of graduate study and scientific inquiry. It is required of all graduate students in the degree program.

SMGT 571 Independent Research Problem (Semester hours arranged)
This course utilizes selected research techniquesto attack a specific professional or academic problem. It includes preparation and presentation of a formal report. Students must consult with their adviser well in advance of registration. This course is required for all students in the research or project program, and it may be repeated with permission. Prerequisite: SMGT 570, 574.

SMGT 572 Thesis Seminar (1-3 Semester hours arranged)
This course utilizes selected research techniquesto attack a specific professional or academic problem. It includes preparation and presentation of a formal report. Students must consult their adviser well in advance of registration. This course is required for all students in the research or project program and it may be repeated with permission. Prerequisite: SMGT 570, 574.

SMGT 574 Research Laboratory (1:0:3)
The preparation of the research proposal including the development of the purpose and design of the proposed research problem or thesis is the focus. This course must be repeated until "satisfactory" grade is earned. Prerequisite: Completion of MSES 570 or current enrollment.

SMGT 577 Independent Study (Semester hours arranged)
Under the auspices of a qualified mamber of the faculty, the student pursues a pattern of reading, study, and research related to professional knowledge and understanding in health or physical education. Topics should be established prior to enrollment.

SMGT 581 Analysis of Gymnastics IWorkshop (3:3:0)
The critical analysis of biomechanical principles as they apply to both gross and fine gymnastic movement patterns will be studies. Additional emphasis will center around a presentation of analytic techniques specific to maximum realization of motor performance. Further research will be directed toward practical application of all research relevant to the gymnastic discipline. Both lecture demonstration and seminar methods of instruction will be employed. Prerequisite: PETE 160, 260 or equivalent.

SMGT 582 Analysis of Gymnastics IIWorkshop (3:3:0)
A quantitative analysis of biomechanical principles as applied to both gross and fine gymnastic movement patterns. Additional emphasis centers on a critical review of the research relevant to the gymnastic discipline. Both lecture-demonstration and seminar methods of instruction will be employed. Prerequisite: PETE 160, 260, 360, or equivalent.

SMGT 586 Field Experience and Internship (Semester hours arranged)
This course is designed to provide the student with practical experience with a public or private organization in some related aspect of sport management. Students will coordinate their course work acquired at East Stroudsburg University with specific field experience. This program will be supervised by a member of the Sport Studies Department. Prerequisite: Permission of the department.