Course Details
Course Code: SPMT230 Course ID: 5368 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
This sports communication course introduces the principles and practices of sports media in today’s industry. Topics include models of sport communication, print and electronic media, public relations, media relations, and promotion of sporting events. Students examine how sports organizations communicate through writing, discussion, and applied projects that simulate professional communication tasks. Learners will assess real-world examples of sports media strategies and construct their own messages within various sport contexts. Course activities include reflective reading, analytical discussions, and a final project emphasizing effective communication and ethical practice in the global world of sports.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration02/23/2026 - 07/31/2026 | Course Dates08/03/2026 - 09/27/2026 | Start Month August | SessionSummer 2026 Session I | Weeks8 Week session |
| Registration03/30/2026 - 09/04/2026 | Course Dates09/07/2026 - 11/01/2026 | Start Month September | SessionSummer 2026 Session D | Weeks8 Week session |
| Registration04/27/2026 - 10/02/2026 | Course Dates10/05/2026 - 11/28/2026 | Start Month October | SessionFall 2026 Session B | Weeks8 Week session |
| Registration05/25/2026 - 10/30/2026 | Course Dates11/02/2026 - 12/27/2026 | Start Month November | SessionFall 2026 Session I | Weeks8 Week session |
| Registration06/29/2026 - 12/04/2026 | Course Dates12/07/2026 - 01/31/2027 | Start Month December | SessionFall 2026 Session D | Weeks8 Week session |
| Registration07/27/2026 - 01/01/2027 | Course Dates01/04/2027 - 02/28/2027 | Start Month January | SessionWinter 2027 Session B | Weeks8 Week session |