Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Vermilion 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 Minnesota colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Vermilion Community College

767 Eustis St. Suite 140, St. Paul, MN

About
Vermilion Community College is located in Ely, Minnesota. VCC was founded in 1922 and was originally known as Ely Junior College.  The school has received many name changes over the years, with Vermilion Community College being the most current.

VCC is built on the gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness which has a history of being utilized by the school for outings related to research and education. Vermillion is dedicated to student-centric education which is possible through small class sizes, a small student body, and a dedicated faculty.

Academics
Vermilion Community College offers students the opportunity to pursue various goals and interests through one of the many programs offered. Students may choose to pursue academic transfer through the completion of the first two years of a four year education at VCC, followed by applying for transfer to a colleges and universities to continue their education and earn a bachelor's degree.

Technical and career programs provide education in a specific field, preparing individuals for entry into the workforce as a qualified professional. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or degree.

Programs offered include:

• Business
• Sports Management
• Wilderness Management
• Business Administration
• Land Surveying

Admissions and Financial Aid
As a public, two year institution that maintains an open enrollment policy, any student wishing to enter Vermilion Community College may do so by completing an application and paying all accrued fees. Students should supply transcripts and test scores, and may be required to take a placement exam.

Participation in student orientation and meeting with a counselor to discuss goals and curriculum are also encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial aid must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), used by the school to determine financial aid awards for students.

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

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Annual Salary: $44270

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

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.65
  • Average Annual Salary: $38800

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