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| PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR ALL PROGRAMS |
The curriculum of LA Sports University has been designed to meet the standards set forth in the purpose, objectives and philosophy of the institution, with particular attention to the ethics and integrity required in the academic discipline of Sports. LASU has certain core values that define us in all of our endeavors-whether in the classroom or on the athletic field, or in our interactions with one another. These values include self-discipline, high ethics, passion, and a focus on all-around excellence.
When you decide to attend LASU, you will have made a lifestyle choice to be among classmates and faculty who share and reflect these values. Your fellow students will have a passion for sports and a burning desire to pursue a sports industry dream¡¦a dream that will culminate in the reality of a career in which you creatively capitalize on the concepts and skills you have learned at LA Sports University.
All students enrolled in LA Sports University are required to take two semester units of sports activity classes each semester. Students have a wide variety of activity courses to choose from at different skill levels. |
Associates Degree of Science in Sports Management
Associates Degree require completion of 135 semester units
Concentration Areas to choose from include:
Sports Marketing
Sports Coaching
Sports Health
Sports Journalism
Sports Broadcasting
Personal Training & Fitness
Recreation Management
Golf Management
Sports and Special Education
Sports Facility & Personal Security Management
Associates Degree total semester units comprised of:
• Core Courses 41 Semester Units
• General Education 51 Semester Units
• Concentration Areas 18 Semester Units
• Sports Activity 16 Courses Semester Units
• Internship Experience 9 Semester Units
Graduate: Master of Science in Sports Management
Master of Science in Sports Marketing degrees require completion of 30 semester units |
| COURSES AT LA SPORTS UNIVERSITY |
| ASSOCIATES DEGREE COURSES |
The following courses are required of all Associates-level programs:
Core Courses (13 Courses/40 Semester Units)
LASU 101 Organizational Behavior & Leadership
LASU 102 Sports, Games, and Culture
LASU 103 Ethnic, Culture, and Gender Issues in Sports
LASU 104 Sports, Ethics and Law
LASU 105 Sports Psychology
LASU 106 Health Psychology
LASU 107 Recreation and Leisure
LASU 108 Principles of Learning and Skills Acquisition
LASU 109 History of Sports
LASU 110 Exercise Physiology / Lab
LASU 111 Conceptual Basis of Kinesiology / Lab
LASU 112 Analysis of Team & Individual Sports
LASU 113 Sport & Personal Development
General Education (16 Courses/51 Semester Units)
COMMUNICATIONS (2 courses)
GE 101 Speech Composition and Presentation
GE 102 Communication and Interpersonal Relations
HEALTH SCIENCES (2 courses)
GE 103 Nutrition and Health / Lab
GE 104 Human Anatomy / Lab
HUMANITIES (4 courses)
GE 105 English Composition
GE 106 Literature
GE 107 College Spanish
MATHEMATICS (3 courses)
GE 110 Statistics & Research Design
GE 111 College Algebra
GE 112 Computer Concepts and Applications
NATURAL SCIENCES (2 courses)
GE 113 Introduction to Astronomy
GE 114 Principles of Modern Biology / Lab
SOCIAL SCIENCES (4 courses)
GE 115 United States History
GE 116 General Psychology
GE 117 Introduction to Sociology
Select One:
GE 118 History of Western Civilization
GE 119 History of World Civilizations
• Areas of Concentration Courses (6 Courses/18 Semester Units)
Sports Management
The Associates of Science undergraduate program in Sports Management stresses both theoretical and practical objectives. The program includes information on the business aspects of the subject, and on the practical aspects of relating this discipline to the general public. The University offers courses planned to meet the interests of the students as they fulfill the general education and Core coursework, with an emphasis on the business and practical aspects of the subject.
SMG 101 Sports Business and Personnel Management
SMG 102 Sports Administration and Finance
SMG 103 Public Relations and Fundraising
SMG 104 Managing Sports Facilities
SMG 105 Consumer Behavior
SMG 106 The Psychology of Coaching
Sports Marketing
The Associates of Science undergraduate program in Sports Marketing stresses both theoretical and practical objectives of introducing the subject of sports into the competitive arena of business. The program includes information on marketing principles, consumer behavior, and on the practical aspects of relating this discipline to the general public. The University offers courses planned to meet the interests of the students as they fulfill the general education and Core coursework, with an emphasis on the business and practical aspects of the subject.
SKG 101 Marketing Principles
SKG 102 Consumer Behavior
SKG 103 Public Relations and Fundraising
SKG 104 Sports Marketing
SKG 105 Sports Marketing Communication
SKG 106 Law and Sports Marketing
Sports Coaching
The Associates of Science undergraduate program in Sports Coaching stresses both theoretical and practical objectives. The program includes an introduction to the subject, and on the practical aspects of relating this discipline to the general public, as well as relating the subject to all aspects of the competitive world of sports. The University offers courses planned to meet the interests of the students as they fulfill the general education and Core coursework, with an emphasis on the business and practical aspects of the subject.
SC 101 Introduction to Athletic Training
SC 102 Principles of Conditioning
SC 103 Theory and Methodology of Coaching
SC 104 Teaching Techniques for School Physical Education
SC 105 Coaching Principles: Individual Sports
SC 106 Coaching Principles: Team Sports
Sports Health
The Associates of Science undergraduate program in Sports Health stresses the physical performance and care and treatment of injuries. The program includes information on the history of athletic training and Sports Health, and on the practical aspects of injury. The University offers courses planned to meet the interests of the students as they fulfill the general education and Core coursework, with an emphasis on the business and practical aspects of the subject.
SMD 101 Introduction to Athletic Training
SMD 102 Introduction to Sports Health
SMD 103 Principles of Sports and Exercise Management
SMD 104 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
SMD 105 Treatment Strategies in Sports Health
SMD 106 Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal Injury
Sports Journalism
The Associates of Science undergraduate program in Sports Journalism is designed to educate students on the field of sports writing and reporting, develop print and electronic journalistic skills and to prepare them for work in the media profession. The program includes development of writing and reporting skills, interviewing techniques, and review of ethical issues related to journalism. The University offers courses planned to meet the interests of the students as they fulfill the general education and Core coursework, with an emphasis on the business and practical aspects of the subject.
SJ 101 Introduction to Journalism
SJ 102 Sports Writing
SJ 103 Photojournalism
SJ 104 Desktop Publishing and Writing
SJ 105 Media, Law and Ethics
SJ 106 Multimedia Design and Production
Sports Broadcasting
The Associates of Science undergraduate program in Sports Broadcasting addresses matters related to broadcast production and presentation. The program includes an introduction to the subject, and the technical and the practical aspects of selecting, developing and delivering coverage on television and radio. The University offers courses planned to meet the interests of the students as they fulfill the general education and Core coursework, with an emphasis on the business and practical aspects of the subject.
SB 101 Introduction to Sports Broadcasting
SB 102 Sports Writing
SB 103 Broadcast Interviewing
SB 104 Video Editing
SB 105 Media, Law and Ethics
SB 106 Television and Radio Reporting
Personal Training and Fitness
The Associates of Science undergraduate program in Personal Training and Fitness stresses the physical performance development and assessment of fitness needs. The program includes information on athletic training and the principles of conditioning. The University offers courses planned to meet the interests of the students as they fulfill the general education and Core coursework, with an emphasis on the business and practical aspects of the subject.
PT 101 Introduction to Athletic Training
PT 102 Principles of Conditioning
PT 103 Principles of Sports and Exercise Management
PT 104 Principles of Teaching Group Fitness
PT 105 Promoting Health and Fitness
PT 106 Physical Activity and the Aging Process
Recreation Management
The Associates of Science undergraduate program in Recreation Management stresses both theoretical and practical objectives. The program includes information on the history of the subject, and on the practical aspects of relating this discipline to the general public. The University offers courses planned to meet the interests of the students as they fulfill the general education and Core coursework, with an emphasis on the business and practical aspects of the subject.
RM 101 History and Philosophy of Recreation
RM 102 Sociology of Sports
RM 103 Commercial Recreation
RM 104 Recreation in the Multicultural Community
RM 105 Dynamics of Early Childhood Play
RM 106 Public Relations and Fundraising
Golf Management
The Associates of Science undergraduate program in Recreation Management stresses both theoretical and practical objectives. The program includes information on the history of the subject, and on the practical aspects of relating this discipline to the general public. The University offers courses planned to meet the interests of the students as they fulfill the general education and Core coursework, with an emphasis on the business and practical aspects of the subject.
GM 101 Golf Psychology
GM 102 Competitive Golf Technique
GM 103 Golf Shop Operation
GM 104 Instructional Technique
GM 105 Golf Club Design
GM 106 Golf Management
Sports and Special Education
The Associates of Science undergraduate program in Sports and Special Education is intended to develop awareness of the special education needs of physical and/or mentally restricted individuals. The program includes an introduction to special education needs, and how to meet those needs within the framework of a physical fitness environment. The University offers courses planned to meet the interests of the students as they fulfill the general education and Core coursework, with an emphasis on the business and practical aspects of the subject.
SS 101 Introduction to Special Education
SS 102 Education of Students with Special Needs
SS 103 MeLASUrement and Diagnosis in Special Education
SS 104 Sports, Games and Culture
SS 105 Community Sports and Recreation Resources
SS 106 Physical Education for Students with Disabilities
Sports Facility & Personal Security Management
The Associates of Science undergraduate program in Sports Facility & Personal Security Management is specifically designed to train students in the techniques of security . Students will choose from a variety of courses that cover all aspects of the sport, including instructional techniques, performance enhancement and business operations for shops and clubs. The University offers courses planned to meet the interests of the students as they fulfill the general education and Core coursework, with an emphasis on the business and practical aspects of the subject.
SFPM 101 Introduction to Security Management
SFPM 102 Threat and Risk Assessment
SFPM 103 Prevention and Mitigation
SFPM 104 Emergency Response Planning and Crisis Management
SFPM 105 Methods of Protection
SFPM 106 Management Issues in Facility and Personal Security
Internship (3 Courses/9 Semester Units)
IP 101 Internship Placement Level I
IP 102 Internship Placement Level II
Physical Education (11 Courses/22 Semester Units)
PE 101 Badminton
PE 102 Bowling
PE 103 Boxing
PE 104 Football
PE 105 Soccer
PE 106 Golf
PE 107 Jui Jitsu
PE 108 Karate
PE 109 Taekwondo
PE 110 Wrestling
PE 111 Weight Training
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Certificate Programs are comprised of program-specific courses that make up each discipline:
Certificate - Sports Management (18 Semester Units)
SMG 101 Sports Business and Personnel Management
SMG 102 Sports Administration and Finance
SMG 103 Public Relations and Fundraising
SMG 104 Managing Sports Facilities
SMG 105 Consumer Behavior
SMG 106 Public Relations and Fundraising
Certificate - Sports Marketing (18 Semester Units)
SKG 101 Marketing Principles
SKG 102 Consumer Behavior
SKG 103 Public Relations and Fundraising
SKG 104 Sports Marketing
SKG 105 Sports Marketing Communication
SKG 106 Law and Sports Marketing
Certificate - Sports Coaching (18 Semester Units)
SC 101 Introduction to Athletic Training
SC 102 Principles of Conditioning (3)
SC 103 Theory and Methodology of Coaching (3)
SC 104 Teaching Techniques for School Physical Education (3)
SC 105 Coaching Principles: Individual Sports (3)
SC 106 Coaching Principles: Team Sports (3)
Certificate - Sports Health (18 Semester Units)
SMD 101 Introduction to Athletic Training (3)
SMD 102 Introduction to Sports Health (3)
SMD 103 Principles of Sports and Exercise Management (3)
SMD 104 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (3)
SMD 105 Treatment Strategies in Sports Health (3)
SMD 106 Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal Injury (3)
Certificate - Sports Journalism (18 Semester Units)
SJ 101 Introduction to Journalism
SJ 102 Sports Writing
SJ 103 Photojournalism
SJ 104 Desktop Publishing and Writing
SJ 105 Media, Law and Ethics
SJ 106 Multimedia Design and Production
Certificate - Sports Broadcasting (18 Semester Units)
SB 101 Introduction to Sports Broadcasting
SB 102 Sports Writing
SB 103 Broadcast Interviewing
SB 104 Video Editing
SB 105 Media, Law and Ethics
SB 106 Television and Radio Reporting
Certificate - Personal Training and Fitness (18 Semester Units)
ST 101 Introduction to Athletic Training (3)
ST 102 Principles of Conditioning (3)
ST 103 Principles of Sports and Exercise Management (3)
ST 104 Principles of Teaching Group Fitness (3)
ST 105 Promoting Health and Fitness (3)
ST 106 Physical Activity and the Aging Process (3)
Certificate - Recreation Management (18 Semester Units)
RM 101 History and Philosophy of Recreation (3)
RM 102 Sociology of Sports (3)
RM 103 Commercial Recreation (3)
RM 104 Recreation in the Multicultural Community (3)
RM 105 Dynamics of Early Childhood Play (3)
RM 106 Public Relations and Fundraising (3)
Certificate- Sports and Special Education (18 Semester Units)
SS 101 Introduction to Special Education (3)
SS 102 Education of Students with Special Needs (3)
SS 103 MeLASUrement and Diagnosis in Special Education (3)
SS 104 Sports, Games and Culture (3)
SS 105 Community Sports and Recreation Resources (3)
SS 106 Physical Education for Students with Disabilities (3)
Certificate - Sports Facility & Personal Security Management
SFPM 101 Introduction to Security Management
SFPM 102 Threat and Risk Assessment
SFPM 103 Prevention and Mitigation
SFPM 104 Emergency Response Planning and Crisis Management
SFPM 105 Methods of Protection
SFPM 106 Management Issues in Facility and Personal Security
Certificate - Physical Therapy Aide (50 hours)
Certificate - Medical Stress Management Massage (120 hours)
Certificate - Advanced Physical Therapy Aide (150 hours)
Certificate - Post Event Rehabilitative Sports Massage (150 hours)
Certificate - Chiropractor Assistant Program (300 hours)
Certificate - Comprehensive Medical Massage (720 hours)
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The following courses are required of the master-level program:
Master of Science in Sports Management
The graduate level program, Master of Science in Sports Education, is intended to provide advanced study for academic growth and development in the education and
management of sport-related fields of interest. This is accomplished by building on foundation Core courses from undergraduate study, emphasizing the physical performance of the discipline, and applying the foundational theory to the practical application in the industry of sports.
Course Requirements
30 Semester Units
LASU 301 Sports Economics and Finance
LASU 302 Sport Sociology
LASU 303 Sports Psychology
LASU 304 International Physical Education and Sport
LASU 305 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Sport
LASU 306 Sports Marketing
LASU 307 Management, Leadership and Communication in Sport
LASU 308 Historical Interpretation of Human Performance
LASU 309 Internship in Sports Management
LASU 310 Graduate Project
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