Manhattanville College

Academic Catalog

Sport Studies

Introduction

Manhattanville College’s Sport Studies program enhances your career opportunities in the fields of professional, amateur and youth sports, and education. The wide range of coursework exposes you to the history, politics, business, physiology, and psychology of sport, establishing a knowledge foundation for different post-graduation paths to choose from.

Those paths include careers and graduate school interests in sports business and management, physical education, sport psychology, coaching, sport communication/journalism, and many more.

Degree

Bachelor of Arts

Manhattanville College offers both a minor and a major in Sport Studies.

Optional Minors

Students can minor in Sport Studies

Career Ideas

Recreation & Fitness Studies Professions, Sports Psychologist, Sports Agent, Sports Events Planner, Sports Writer/Publicist

Program Administrator

Lawson Bowling, Program Director, 914-323-5316, Lawson.Bowling@mville.edu

Faculty and Staff

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Lawson Bowling - Sports History, Business/Economic History

FACULTY - Full-time

Adam Berg - Sport Studies, History and Philosophy of Sport, Kinesiology

Rhonda Clements - Physical Education, Best Teaching Practices, Instructional Strategies, and

International Sports

Kristie Lynch - Physical Education, Health Education, Exercise Physiology

Anthony Santucci - Assessment of Neuropsychological Effects of Sport Concussions

Christopher Sarver - Politics of International Sport

FACULTY - Part-time

Joseph Askinasi, DC- Applied Kinesiology

Matt Baumoel- Health Education, Physical Education

Louis Galgano Esq.- Sport Law

Cameron Hillis- Sport Medicine, Athletic Training

Arlen Marshall - Coaching

Martin Rotberg - Sport Business

Kelly Striefler -Sport Medicine, Physical Education

Donna Tobin - Nutrition

David Turco - Coaching

Kate Vlahakis - Athletic Administration, Coaching

Overview

As both the major and minor in Sport Studies are interdisciplinary, the coursework will expose you to many different approaches to the study of sport, designed to establish a knowledge foundation that will prepare you to consider plenty of options after graduation.

Internships in sport settings will be available to you while attending Manhattanville and you can use the real-world experience to earn academic credit in earning your degree.

Manhattanville’s program also allows you to take three science prerequisite courses that can be used towards your MAT in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy at the College after earning your bachelor’s degree, and with approval, while still an undergraduate you can also take graduate courses in the College’s Master’s in Sport Business Management program, although said classes would not be able simultaneously to count toward both degrees.

Students in the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sport Studies study the broad and varied aspects of the world of sport that would aid in preparing for careers in sport-related fields. The major and minor are both Liberal Arts and interdisciplinary. The coursework exposes students to a wide range of approaches to the study of sport, including the history, politics, business, physiology, and psychology of sport, thus developing an understanding of the influence of sport on the mind and body of the individual as well as the relationship between sport and society at large. In addition, students will have the opportunity to gain experience with sport management and physical education topics. Internships in sport settings are available to students, which can be used for academic credit toward the degree, providing real-world work and networking experiences in the fields of sport.

Undergraduate students can also take three science prerequisite courses that can be used to enter the MAT at Manhattanville College in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy program upon completion of the B.A (see requirements for application http://www.mville.edu/graduate/academics/school-of-education/programs-and-certifications/physical-education.html).

Manhattanville College students may declare a second major or an academic minor, which can help Sport Studies graduates tailor their education toward specific career aspirations. Minors of particular interest to our students include Economics, Finance, Management, Accounting, Marketing; Communication & Media; Psychology; and Biology.

An accelerated BA, Sport Studies/MS in Sport Business Management degree is also offered; see the Dual Degrees section of the catalog for details.

Sport Studies Major Requirements

The Sport Studies major requires completion of, with a grade of C- or better, eleven courses as outlined in the following requirements;

Two Science Courses

One Statistics Course

Two Core Sport Content Courses

One Writing-Intensive Course

Five Elective Courses

Sport Studies Minor Requirements

Students who wish to minor in Sport Studies are required to take a total of five courses. Courses must be competed with a grade of C- or better. Requirements for the minor are as follows:

  • One Science course
  • Two Core Sport Content courses
  • Two Elective courses

Courses that meet requirements of the Major and Minor

I. Science Courses (2 courses required for the major, 1 course required for the minor)

BIO 1000: Introduction to Biology

BIO 1003: Introduction to Wellness

BIO 1012: Human Biology

BIO 1015: Introduction to Human Disease

BIO 3007: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (Pre-requisites: BIO 1001 and BIO 1002; CHM 1001 and CHM 1002)

BIO 3017: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (Pre-requisite: BIO 3007)

BIO 3054: Osteology: Form, Function and Development of Bones (Pre-requisite: BIO 3007)

SPRT 1001: Introduction to Personal Health and Wellness

SPRT 3546: Sports Nutrition

SPRT 3542: Applied Kinesiology for PE and Sport Performance

SPRT 3545: Applied Exercise Physiology for PE and Sport Performance

II. Statistics Courses (1 course required for the major; not required for the minor)

BIO 3012: Biostatistics (Pre-requisites: BIO 1001 and BIO 1002)

ECO 2060: Economic & Business Statistics (Pre-requisite: ECO 1011 or ECO 1012)

PSY 2012: Statistics for Social Science (Pre-requisite: PSY 1004)

Note: Students cannot receive Sport Studies credit for more than one statistics course.

III. Core Sport Content Courses (2 courses required for both the major and the minor)

CAM 3090: Sport Communication & Media

HIS 2012: American Sports History

HIS 3067: Topics in the History of American Sports

MSBM 5001: Dynamics of Sport Business (Pre-requisite: MGT 1001)

MSBM 5004: Sport Marketing (Pre-requisite: MGT 1003)

MSBM 5005: Legal and Ethical Considerations in Sports (Seniors only)

MSBM 5029: International Sports Management (Pre-requisite: MGT 1001)

POS 2068: Sports & International Relations

PSY 2055: Sport Psychology (Pre-requisite: PSY 1004)

PSY 3325: Advanced Topics in Sport Psychology (Pre-requisites: PSY.2055 and either PSY.2012, ECO.2060 or BIO.3012)

SOC 2017: Sports and Society

SPRT 1005: Introduction to Sport Business Management

SPRT 1010: Introduction to Sport Law

SPRT 3608: Cross-Cultural Perspectives of Sport

SPRT 3610: Theoretical Concepts of Coaching

Note: MSBM courses may be used for undergraduate credit to fulfill requirements in the Sport Studies Program. Entry requires the permission of the Director of the MSBM graduate program 

IV. Writing-Intensive Courses (1 course required for the major; not required for the minor)

BIO 4495: Independent Study (by faculty approval, both Biology and Sport Studies, only)

BIO 4497: Internship (by faculty approval, both Biology and Sport Studies, only)

CAM 3090: Sport Communication & Media

HIS 3067: Topics in the History of American Sports

HIS 4495: Independent Study (by faculty approval, both History and Sport Studies, only)

SPRT 3608: Cross-Cultural Perspectives of Sport

POS 2068: Sports & International Politics

PSY 4020: Writing Review Articles in Psychology (Pre-requisites: PSY 1004; PSY 2012; PSY 3001)

PSY 4025: Research and Writing (Pre-requisites: PSY 1004; PSY 2012; PSY 3001)

PSY 4030: Fieldwork in Psychology (Pre-requisites: PSY 1004 and 4 other PSY courses)

Note: MSBM courses may only be used for undergraduate credit to fulfill requirements in the Sport Studies Program.

Note: Students cannot count a course for the Writing-Intensive requirement that was already used to satisfy Category III above.

V. Elective Courses (5 courses required for the major; 2 courses required for the minor) 
Any course in the list of Sport Studies courses in the college catalog may count as an elective, as long as it has not been used to fulfill any of requirements I – IV noted above. List is accurate as of publication. Courses may be added to the list; consult the Sport Studies Director.

NOTE: Only a total of up to three (3) MSBM courses can be used for the Sport Studies major with only one (1) MSBM course used to fulfill Category III: CORE SPORT CONTENT COURSES. MSBM may only be used for undergraduate credit.

NOTE: The ability to register for a MSBM course is limited only to Juniors or Seniors who have a 3.30 or better overall GPA. Students must obtain at least a grade of “B” in order to be permitted to register for another MSBM course in the future.

NOTE: Students who minor in Sport Studies are permitted to count no more than two (2) MSBM courses toward their five (5) total courses only one (1) of which can be used to fulfill Category III: CORE SPORT CONTENT COURSES.

MSBM may only be used for undergraduate credit.

Sport Studies Internship

SPRT 4497 Sport Studies Internship (variable credit)

Must also be approved in advance by the Sport Studies Director if intended for major/minor credit in Sport Studies. 

Biology Courses

BIO1000: Introduction to Biology (3cr.)

BIO 1003: Introduction to Wellness (3cr)

BIO1012: Introduction to Human Biology (3cr.)

BIO 1015: Introduction to Human Disease (3cr)

BIO 3007: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4cr)

Prerequisites: Principles of Biology I and II, Principles of Chemistry I and II

BIO 3012: Biostatistics (3cr)

Prerequisites: Principles of Biology I and II

BIO 3017: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4cr)

Prerequisite: Human Anatomy and Physiology I

BIO 3054: Osteology: Form, function and development of bones (4cr). Prerequisites: Principles of Biology I and II, Principles of Chemistry I and II, Human Anatomy and Physiology I.

BIO 4495: Independent Study (3cr)

Only with permission of the Biology Department. Must be done under supervision of a Biology faculty member. Must also be approved in advance by the Sport Studies Director if intended for major/minor credit in Sport Studies.

BIO 4497: Internship (3cr)

Only with permission of the Biology Department. Must be done under supervision of a Biology faculty member. Must also be approved in advance by the Sport Studies Director if intended for major/minor credit in Sport Studies.

Communications & Media Courses

CAM 1001: Introduction to Communication & Media (3 cr.)

CAM 3090: Sport Communication & Media (3 cr.)

History Courses

HIS 2012: American Sports History (3 cr)

HIS 3067: Topics in the History of American Sports (3 cr)

HIS 4495: Independent Study (3 cr)

Management, Marketing & Economics Courses

ECO 2060: Economics & Business Statistics (3cr)

Prerequisite: ECO 1011 or ECO 1012

ECO4497: Internship (3cr)

***MGT 1001: Fundamentals of Management (3cr)

***MKT 1003: Introduction to Marketing (3cr)

***MGT 4497: Internship (3cr)

Only with permission of the Economics/Finance/Management Department. Must be done under supervision of a Economics/Finance/Management faculty member. Must also be approved by the Sport Studies Director if intended for major/minor credit in Sport Studies.

*** NOTE: These courses do not count toward the 90 Liberal Arts credits needed for the B.A. in Sport Studies.

Physical Education Courses

SPRT 1001: Introduction to Personal Health and Wellness (3cr)

***SPRT 3542: Applied Kinesiology of Physical Education and Sport (3cr)

***SPRT 3545: Applied Exercise Physiology for Physical Education and Sport (3cr)

***SPRT 3546: Sports Nutrition (3cr)

***SPRT 3604: Fundamentals of Team Sports (3cr)

***SPRT 3606: Introduction to Sports Medicine (3cr)

SPRT3608: Cross Cultural Perspectives of Sport (3cr)

SPRT 3610: Theoretical Concepts of Coaching (3cr)

***NOTE: These courses do not count toward the 90 Liberal Arts credits needed for the B.A. in Sport Studies.

Political Science Courses

POS 2068: Sports and International Relations

Psychology Courses

PSY 1004: Fundamentals of Psychology (3 cr.)

PSY 2012: Statistics for the Social Sciences (4 cr.)

Prerequisite: PSY 1004: Fundamentals of Psychology

PSY 2055: Sport Psychology (3 cr.)

Prerequisite: PSY 1004 Fundamentals of Psychology

PSY 2049: Health Psychology (3 cr.)

Prerequisite: PSY 1004 Fundamentals of Psychology

PSY 3325: Advanced Topics in Sport Psychology (3 cr.)

Prerequisite: PSY 2055: Sport Psychology and one of the following: PSY 2012: Statistics for Social Sciences or ECO 2060: Economics & Business Statistics, or BIO 3012: Biostatistics.

PSY 4020: Writing Review Articles in Psychology (3 cr.)

PSY 4025: Research and Writing Experience (3 cr,)

Prerequisite: PSY 1004 Fundamentals of Psychology, PSY 2012: Statistics for the Social Sciences, PSY 2040: Research Methods in Psychology

PSY 4030: Field Work Experience (3 cr.)

Prerequisites: PSY 1004: Fundamentals of Psychology, and four other psychology courses.

PSY 4495: Independent Study (3 cr.)

Sociology Courses

SOC 2017: Sports and Society (3 cr.)

Sport Business Management Courses

SPRT 1005: Introduction to Sport Business Management (3 cr)

***MSBM5001: Dynamics of Sport Business (3 cr graduate and undergraduate)

Prerequisite: MGT 1001: Fundamentals of Management

***MSBM5004: Sport Marketing (3 cr graduate and undergraduate)*

MSBM5017: Sport Communication and Media (3 cr graduate and undergraduate)

***MSBM 5029: International Sports Management (3 cr graduate and undergraduate)

MSBM 5005: Legal and Ethical Considerations in Sport (3 cr graduate and undergraduate)

***NOTE: These courses do not count toward the 90 Liberal Arts credits needed for the B.A. in Sport Studies.

NOTE: Entry into all MSBM courses requires the permission of the Director of the MSBM program.

Sport Law Courses

SPRT 1010: Introduction to Sport Law

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2016-2017 Undergraduate College Catalog

Manhattanville College Mission

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy

Letter to Parents

Brief History of Manhattanville: History and Educational Commitment

Inventory of Undergraduate Programs

Inventory of Graduate Programs

Graduate Programs List

Undergraduate Programs of Study(Majors, Minors & Requirements)

Full-Time Undergraduate Degree Requirements

Undergraduate Programs

Graduation Participation Requirements

Registration Requirements & Online Student Resources

Official & Unofficial Transcripts

Types of Courses

Transfer Credit Policy

Credit Hour Policy

Withdrawal and Leave of Absence Policies

Grading and Grading Policies

Honors Options

Bachelor Degrees in Accelerated Format

Pre-Professional Studies

Off-Campus Study

English Language Institute (ELI)

Educational Support

Library Information Services

Facilities and Resources

Dual Degree Programs

Master of Fine Arts in Writing & Master of Liberal Arts Programs

School of Education Graduate Programs

Course Offerings

African Studies Courses

American Studies Courses

Anthropology Courses

Art History Courses

Art (studio) Courses

Asian Studies Courses (WLL Lang Courses)

Biology Courses

Chemistry Courses

Communication & Media Courses

Castle Scholars Courses

Classic Civilizations Courses (WLL)

Dance & Theatre Courses

Accounting/Economics/Finance/Management Courses

Education Courses

English Composition Courses

English Education Courses

Health & Wellness Education Courses

English Literature Courses

English Film Studies Courses

English Creative & Professional Writing Courses

French Courses (WLL)

First Year Program Courses

German Courses (WLL)

History Courses

Holocaust Studies Courses

Organizational Management & Human Resource Development (Graduate Program) Courses

Interdisciplinary Studies Courses

International Studies Courses

Irish Studies Courses

Italian Courses (WLL)

Library Skills Courses

Business Leadership (Graduate Program) Courses

Computer Science Courses

Mathematics Education Courses

Mathematics Courses

Finance (Graduate Program) Courses

MGPS Master of Science Courses (Graduate Program)

Physical Education & Sport Pedagogy (Graduate Program Courses)

Physical Education Courses (Undergraduate)

Sport Business Management (Graduate Program) Courses

International Management (Graduate Program) Courses

Marketing Communication Management (Graduate Program) Courses

Museum Studies

Applied Music Courses

Music Technology Courses

Music Education Courses

Music History & Literature Courses

Music Management Courses

Music Theory Courses

Philosophy Courses

Physics Courses

Political Science & Legal Studies Courses

Psychology Courses

Science Education Courses

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Spanish Courses

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World Religion Courses

Women's and Gender Studies Courses

Admissions

Athletics

Student Affairs

Tuition and Fees

Financial Assistance

Student Complaint and Concern Procedures

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Faculty and Staff

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