Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Northampton County Area 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Northampton County Area Community College

Also known as Northampton Community College

4117 Pulaksi Road, New Castle, PA

About
Northampton Community College, located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, was founded in 1967 and was originally known as Northampton County Area Community College. The school also maintains a second campus in Pocono Township as well as multiple satellite locations in Hawley, Bartonsville, and Mount Pocono. The school serves over 11,000 students annually, yer maintains a relatively low student to teacher ratio allowing for more direct attention and assistance from instructors. The school was establishment through the encouragement of local businesses and community leaders who desired workforce training opportunities and local post-secondary education options to be available for residents.

Academics
Northampton Community College offers a variety of programs and services in order to meet the needs of the residents of its service area. Academic transfer offer a curriculum that mirrors the first two years of a four year program, after which students may apply to a four year college or university in order to continue their education and earn a bachelor's degree. Transfer to four year institutions in Pennsylvania are facilitated through agreements in place that ease requirements for admission, though individuals wishing to transfer to private or out of state schools should meet with a counselor to discuss transfer and curriculum options due to varying requirements.

Career training programs offer students an education in a high demand field or industry with the purpose of assisting them with entry into the workforce as qualified professionals. Students will participate in traditional and practical courses as  defined by the program curriculum, with practical courses providing training and development in a controlled environment under the supervision of professionals. These programs take between one and two years to complete, and give the student an associate degree or certificate which demonstrates competency upon graduation.

Programs offered include:

• Communications
• Business Administration
• Practical Nursing
• Criminal Justice
• Culinary Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid
Individuals interested in attending Northampton Community College may do so if they are a high school graduate or at least eighteen years of age.Completion of the application for admission and payment of associated fees is required for enrollment. Students are also asked to supply transcripts and test scores if available, and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Participation in new student orientation and a meeting with a counselor to discuss program enrollment and curriculum prior to the selection of courses is also encouraged.

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 provided by which will be used by the school's financial aid department to determine the extent of a given student's need and their aid program eligibility when constructing his or her financial aid packet. Aid must be applied for prior to each academic year and it is recommended that the application be completed in a timely fashion.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northampton County Area 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).