Feed your passion for sports while gaining comprehensive insights into the critical issues of management, marketing, leadership and sports law and ethics that shape the sports industry. But we don’t stop at theory – put your newfound knowledge into immediate action through our required internship
Launch Your Career in Just Two Semesters
The College of Idaho’s Sport Administration Graduate Certificate program allows you to pursue a dynamic career in the sports industry.
| Term | Curriculum Overview | Credit Hours |
| Fall | Legal Aspects in Sport (SPRT 591) | 3 |
| Fall | Ethics in Sport (SPRT 595) | 3 |
| Fall | Sport Internship (SPRT 597) | 1-2 |
| Spring | Sport Marketing & Promotion (SPRT 560) | 3 |
| Spring | Sport Administration/Management (SPRT 525) | 3 |
| Spring | Sport Internship (SPRT 597) | 1-2 |
| Total Program Credit Hours | 14-16* |
* The certificate requires a minimum of 14 credits; however, the number of total credits will depend on the number of on-site hours worked during the internship. As each credit requires a minimum of 39 hours, students can expect to work a minimum of 3.25 hours per week for each credit during their internship.
Course Descriptions
SPRT 591 LEGAL ASPECTS IN SPORT – 3 CREDITS
This course will focus on the practical aspects of sport law, which includes liability issues and risk management. The course covers contracts, negligence, and constitutional law, as well as risk management. An emphasis will be placed on current issues for teachers, coaches, facility managers, and program directors. Also covered are applications to eliminate dangerous situations related to the world of sports, physical activity, physical education, and recreation.
SPRT 575 ETHICS IN SPORT – 3 CREDITS
A philosophical approach to ethical dilemmas in sport, including issues of competition, cheating, violence, and performance enhancement. Also covered are Title IX and ethical theories within the workplace.
SPRT 560 SPORT MARKETING & PROMOTION – 3 CREDITS
Examines marketing, promotions, and public relations for various aspects of the sports industry. Topics covered include strategic marketing, advertising, market segmentation, sponsorships, endorsements, licensing, and media relations.
SPRT 525 ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT – 3 CREDITS
Students will study organizational theories and practices with an emphasis on sport industries. Leadership styles and theories, organizational development, personnel, fiscal, and legal issues will be covered.