Sport Administration (Minor)

This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.

Minor in Sport Administration
Unit: College of Education and Human Development
Department: Health and Sport Sciences 
Academic Plan Code: SPADMINOR

The required courses in this minor can be completed 100% online.

The College of Education and Human Development’s Sport Administration minor prepares undergraduate students the opportunity to gain knowledge to work in a variety of management positions in the sport and education industries. The SPAD program has a diverse student population representing a variety of geographical, cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds.

The minor is open to any undergraduate student at the university. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25 to be admitted to the minor.

Program Requirements

SPAD 281Principles of Sport Administration3
SPAD 284Sport Leadership and Ethics3
SPAD 383Sport Marketing3
SPAD 484Strategic Management in Sport3
Select two of the following: 6
Digital Development & Technology in Sport
Race and sport in the U.S. - D1, SB
Sport Communication 1
Sport and Film
Administration of Intramural Activities
Sport Governance 1
Sociology of Sport 1
Sport Sales and Fundraising 1
Financial Principles in Sport 1
Sport Facility Management 1
Data and Analytics in Sport 1
Athletics in Higher Education 1
Legal Aspects of Sport 1
International Sport 1
Entrepreneurship in Sport Business 1
Management of Professional Baseball 1
Sport Event Planning and Management 1
Women and Sport 1
Sport Administration in Nonprofit Organizations 1
Special Topics in Sport Administration 1
Sport for Development and Peace 1
Minimum Total Hours18

At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.

Exit Requirements:  Courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C- or higher. A minimum 2.25 cumulative grade point average is required to complete the minor.  

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Please note that these courses have prerequisites which may not be listed in the courses above.