The management of a sports team - whether it is professional or amateur - is a complex job that requires a unique set of skills rooted in both athletics and business . Graduates do not only work with sports teams - however. They may find themselves in the athletic department of a college or university - or even managing a large sports venue - such as a stadium or an arena.
The Fitness and Sports management A.S. degree is a transfer degree - designed to prepare students for a Fitness Management or Sports Management program at a 4 year school. Graduates from the program may also be able to find entry-level positions at parks and recreation departments - YMCA/YWCA's - private health clubs - golf courses - schools - or other facility management positions.
ESS-Sport Management undergraduate program at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. This program is specifically designed to meet the needs of students interested in careers in athletics and sports. They also help prepare students for continued graduate education in the areas of exercise science and sport administration.
57 credit-hour program is comprised of coursework from the Department of Sport and Exercise Science and the School of Business . You will have the opportunity to select courses best suited to your individual interests. You may also pursue elective credits in other subject areas (e.g. - journalism - communication - psychology) to enhance your education and professional preparation.
The mission of the Sport Management specialization within the Physical Education degree program at the Florida State University is to continually strive to be an international leader in the education and development of students - and the creation and dissemination of knowledge in the broadly defined sport industry.
