Physical Education-Prof: Careers in College Athletics

Provides an overview of how students can apply their experiences and skills in the professional world of collegiate athletics. Students will learn about different careers and have the opportunity to discover relative coursework, internship experiences, networking skills, and resume development.

Winter Session Online Course: Dec 26, 2025-Jan 9 2026; applicability of winter session courses toward graduation. Asynchronous course; Open to Degree and PACE students; This course may or may not fulfill degree requirements for UVM students. Please consult with your Dean's Office if you have any questions about

This course offers an overview of how students can apply their experiences, skills, and knowledge in the professional world of collegiate athletics. Students interested in this career path will have an opportunity to learn firsthand what job opportunities are available in the field, regardless of major/minor or courses taken. Students will learn about different careers in the field, such as marketing, promotions, event operations, fundraising/annual fund, sponsorship sales, ticket operations, athletic communications, licensing/branding, business operations, athletic administration, compliance, and academic support. In addition, students will have the opportunity to learn about relative courses, internship experiences, networking skills, and resume development. Using undergraduate academic experiences, students will learn through a variety of assignments. Please note coaching will not be covered in this course. Learning Objectives: • Discuss available careers in collegiate athletics. • Identify your personal career interests and map out the key steps to gaining experience in collegiate athletics during your time at UVM. • Create a cover letter and resume to assist in the application process for employment.

Class Expectations: • Students are responsible for access to the Internet to participate in this course on the dates as outlined. • A large part of this online course is participation. Students will read and comment on classmates’ work on the discussion boards. • Proofreading, spell check and proper grammar are required on all posts and assignments. Be clear and concise. Additional Expectations… Online Learning Model: This is a highly self-directed course. Accountability and participation are key throughout this learning experience. Proper access to the Internet and organization will help make the experience that much better. Attendance and illness/unforeseen circumstances: Your health and well-being are the #1 priority. Please be in touch if you need special accommodations or an extension. My Role: I have experience in all of the areas we will cover in this course, but in no way am I an expert. My role is to instruct the material being covered and share my personal experiences. I will provide reading materials relative to the course content, create assignments, and answer questions. It is my goal to do so in a creative, open forum where you can learn through reading, participating, asking questions, and researching. In turn, I will read your posts on the discussion board and your writing assignments on the Blog. I will ask questions that challenge and stimulate your thinking. I will not comment on every post, but I will read each and every one. I will comment and provide feedback on all writing assignments within 48 hours of being due. You will have time to review my feedback and ask any follow up questions before the next assignment is due.

• 50% Class Attendance, Participation, and Engagement – Based on class attendance; logging on to the class regularly, class discussions, and responses to classmates’ and the instructor’s postings. This includes responding to the instructors questions directed towards you in the discussion forums AND your response to your fellow classmates questions and posts. • 35% Written Assignments – The discussion posts and writing assignments as outlined above will be an important part of your overall grade. There will be a 5-point deduction for each day the assignment is past due. • 15% Final Assignment – Cover Letter, Resume, Position Description / Job Posting & class evaluation.