Program: Kinesiology and Sport Management (B.S.) - The University of South Dakota

Apr 11, 2025

2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog

36-49 Major Hours, 120 Degree Hours

Welcome to the Division of Kinesiology and Sport Management at the University of South Dakota. The undergraduate KSM program is comprised of two specializations: Exercise Science and Sport Management. Our division is known for being an energetic and innovative major providing students with the ability to conduct extraordinary research while gaining real world knowledge through practical experiences, exceptional internship opportunities and a year-long student teaching residency program. Students are attracted to this major due to the faculty’s interest in their individual growth as well as providing them with the marketable skills to become successful in today’s competitive business environment.

Kinesiology and Sport Management Departmental Requirements (33-49 hours)

Core Coursework (11 hours)

ENGL 205 - Business Writing [SGR #1] 3 cr
KSM 240 - Organization/Administration of Kinesiology and Sport Management 3 cr 3
KSM 395 - Practicum (C) 3 cr 3
PE 180 - Foundations of HPER (C) 2 cr 2

Select a Required Specialization (25-37 hours)

Specialization in Sport Management (25-36 hours)

KSM 244 - American Sport in the 21st Century 3 cr 3
KSM 280 - Governance & Ethics in Sport 3 cr 3
KSM 379 - Diversity Issues in Sport Management 3 cr 3
KSM 382 - Sport Marketing 3 cr 3
KSM 384 - Budgeting and Finance in Sport 3 cr 3
KSM 450 - Sport Facility & Event Management 3 cr 3
KSM 486 - Sport Law 3 cr 3
KSM 490 - Seminar (C) 3 cr 3
KSM 494 - Internship (C) 1-12 cr 1-12

Specialization in Exercise Science (26-38 Hours)

HLTH 422 - Nutrition (C) 3 cr 3
KSM 300 - Introduction to Research (C) 3 cr 3
KSM 350 - Exercise Physiology (C) 3 cr 3
KSM 353 - Kinesiology (C) 3 cr 3
KSM 400 - Exercise Testing and Prescription (C) 3 cr 3
KSM 454 - Biomechanics (C) 3 cr 3
KSM 494 - Internship (C) 1-12 cr 1-12
Choose one of the following courses plus lab (4-5 credit hours):
PHGY 220 - Human Anatomy and Integrated Physiology I [SGR #6] 4 cr 4
PHGY 220L - Human Anatomy and Integrated Physiology Laboratory I [SGR #6] 0 cr 0
HSC 280 - Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 cr 4
HSC 280L - Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab 1 cr 1
Select one course from the following (3 hours):
KSM 450 - Sport Facility & Event Management 3 cr
KSM 453 - Sport Psychology (C) 3 cr
KSM 490 - Seminar (C) 3 cr

Four-Year Program Guides and Costs

USD encourages students to take 15 credits per semester or 30 credits within the year in order to graduate in 4 years. To help students complete their academic degree program in four years, we provide a sample academic plan. Please work with your academic advisor to confirm your plan.