Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Jefferson Community 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 New York colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Jefferson Community College

7 Fairmount Ave, Jamestown, NY

About
Jefferson Community College, located in Watertown, New York, was founded in 1961 and received accreditation in 1969. The school has annual enrollment of approximately 3500 student per year, with students being varied in age, race, religion and nationality.

The school is a public two year institution, and is one of the thirty community colleges that are part of the State University of New York System. As a modern institution, the school is continually reviewing its programs, services and facilities in order to ensure they meet the needs of current and future students.

Academics
Jefferson Community College offers a variety of programs that allow students to pursue the academic or career track that best suits their interests. Academic transfer is accomplished by completing the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying to transfer to a four year college or university to continue one's education, eventually earning a bachelor's degree.

Transfer to SUNY institutions are made easier through agreements in place that allow for ease of transfer, though it is possible to apply to private and out of state schools. Individuals should meet with a counselor to outline a transfer curriculum that best suits the student's interest.

Career training programs allow individuals to receive an education in a specific field designed to prepare them for entry into the workforce as qualified professionals. Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or associate degree that demonstrates one's competency in the chosen field. Students will participate in traditional and practical courses, with practical courses providing a forum for training and development through supervised practice in a controlled environment.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Criminal Justice
• Business Administration
• Nursing
• Paralegal

A complete list of programs may be found via the school's academic portal.

Admissions and Financial Aid
Jefferson Community College is an open enrollment institution that makes the process for admission easy and available for all individuals. Students must complete an application, pay all fees, supply transcripts and test scores if available, and take a placement exam if required. Students are also encouraged to meet with a counselor to discuss program enrollment and curriculum as well as participate in new student orientation to familiarize themselves with the campus.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the school to determine the extent of a student's need and aid program eligibility when constructing his or her aid packet.

Financial aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year, and students may be chosen at random to provide additional financial information to be compared to the FAFSA in order to ensure its accuracy as part of new regulations governing aid distribution.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

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

Students by Gender (2019)

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

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

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