Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Zane State 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 Ohio colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Zane State College

5701 Delhi Rd, Cincinnati, OH

As a two-year technical college, Zane State College provides opportunities for students to take wide array of associate degree and certificate programs in the fields of Business, Engineering, Health, Natural Science, and Public Service. This modern college engages students in experienced-based learning as it instills a strong foundation for their academic and career pursuits.

Technical programs are designed to equip students with the necessary technical and vocational skills for a professional career while transfer programs prepare students for continuing a Bachelor's degree in four-year colleges and universities. Zane State College facilitates seamless transfer for their graduates to other institutions through established articulation agreements. Selected programs are offered with flexible schedule during the day, night and even on weekends.

This college has gone by different names as Muskingum Area Technical Institute and Muskingum Area Technical College until it was officially named Zane State College in 2004. At present, it has two campuses in Zanesville and Cambridge. The main campus is situated at 1555 Newark Road Zanesville, OH 43701. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and it primarily serves the counties of Muskingum, Guernsey and Noble. 

Being a provider of quality and affordable education, Zane State College continues to attract more students and consistently achieves high completion and placement rates. It also hosts workshops and occupational skills training to expand its reach to more students who wish learn new skills and enhance career competence. 

Zane State College aims to empower individuals, enrich lives and ultimately advance the community it serves. In pursuit of this goal, this college strives for continuous improvement of its curriculum, and academic and support services. 

The Career and Employment Services Office provides graduates with the resources they need to find the right career based on their preference and qualifications through assessment programs and support services. This office also connects the graduates to business and industry employers for possible career opportunities. 

Future Student's Guide https://www.zanestate.edu/future-students

Academic Programs and Certificates https://www.zanestate.edu/programs/

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

• Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Annual Salary: $31450

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

• Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $29730

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