Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Columbus Technical College prepares students for a career in academic and professional sporting groups, fitness, and health-focused positions with athletes, and retail management for sporting goods. The program focuses on applying business, coaching, and physical education, administration and management of athletic programs and teams. Program courses include: program planning and development, business and financial management principles, sales, marketing, and recruitment, scheduling and management, public relations, legal aspects of sports, and applicable health and safety standards. Get more details below including other Georgia colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Columbus Technical College

701 S. Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA

Columbus Technical College, located in Columbus, Georgia, was founded in and 1961 and was originally known as Columbus Area Vocational-Technical School and was a part of the Muscogee County School District. The school was merged with Muscogee Area Vocational-Technical School in 1965, resulting in an expansion of the latter's campus as the new home of the combined institutions.  The school experienced growth and expansion over the following years, and in 2000 was renamed Columbus Technical College due to changing legislation that allowed associate degree institutions to be called colleges. The school is one of thirty four in Georgia that are part of the Technical College System of Georgia.

Academics

Columbus Technical College provides education and training in a number of high demand fields for the purposes of long term employment for students after graduation. The education provided lays a foundation for individuals to build upon through experience and on the job skill development and training. Programs are in high demand fields and often instructed by industry professionals. Education is often divided by classroom and practical settings, with practical settings allowing for supervised skill development in an environment that emulates real world locations. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or degree upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Horticulture
• Business Administration
• Carpentry
• Nursing Assistant
• Cosmetology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Columbus Technical College admits any individual that is at least eighteen years old or has a high school diploma or equivalent. Students should supply test scores and transcripts if available, and may be required to take a placement exam prior to the start of the first semester. Meeting with a counselor to discuss enrollment options prior to registration is also encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and is awarded based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Columbus Technical College offers an associate's degree program in sports management.

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Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Coaches and Scouts

Description

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching degrees should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, coaches and scouts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Annual Salary: $42750

Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

Description

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, fitness trainers and aerobics instructors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $42910

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).