KSS 1504 01: Life After Sports

KSS 1504 - Life After Sports

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42256,

Credit hours: 2

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Instructor

Brian Welch

Email: bewelch@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Assistant Athletic Director - Athletic Academic Services & Student-Athlete Engagement
Instructor Professional Qualifications: M.Ed.
Instructor Office Location: Stambaugh
Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-3127

Course Description

1504. Life After Sports. Life After Sports is a continuation of the student-athlete development model through development research, NCAA programming, and practical application to prepare student-athletes for life after athletics as they develop the necessary skills to be engaged citizens and prepared professionals. 2 s.h.

Course Readings

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The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Day Date Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
Mon 8/24 Syallbus and Podium X Intro
Wed 8/26 Elevator Pitch & Business Card
Mon 8/31 Email Etiquette PowerPoint & Reading
Wed 9/2 Email Assignment
Mon 9/7 Resume Development PowerPoint
Wed 9/9 Grad School Research Assignment
Mon 9/14 Budget and Salary/Housing Cost PowerPoint & Readings
Midterm Assignment Document
Wed 9/16 Budget Assignment
Mon 9/21 Letter of Recommendation PowerPoint Resume Midterm
Wed 9/23 LinkedIN Development PowerPoint
Mon 9/28 Cover Letter PowerPoint
Wed 9/30 Interview Prep Basics Reading Cover Letter Assignment
Mon 10/5 Mock Interview
Wed 10/7 Mock Interview

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.