Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Alderson Broaddus 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 Washington colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Alderson Broaddus College

Also known as Alderson-Broaddus College

South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima, WA

About
Alderson-Broaddus College, a private four year institution located in Philippi, West Virginia, was established in 1932 through the merger of two institutions. The older of the two schools, Broaddus College, was founded in 1871 and named after a highly respected civil war Baptist minister.  The second school, Alderson Academy and Junior College, was founded by Emma Alderson in 1901, which grew in scope and offerings prior to the merger of the two schools. Both schools brought with them a Christian Baptist tradition which continues to this day. The school is the only institution in West Virginia to be included in the US News and World Report's list for “Great Schools, Great Prices” and 22nd on the list for America's Best Schools.

Academics
Alderson-Broaddus College offers degrees in variety of subjects through a liberal art curriculum. The school is known for its quality of education at an affordable price, rooted in the Baptist tradition. The school also provides a number of programs related to health, as well as a large selection of minors to help augment one's education. Alderson-Broaddus College is one of the finest institutions in West Virginia, and among the best in the southern region, with programs updated and reviewed regularly to ensure quality and relevance.

Programs offered include:
Communications
Accounting
Criminal Justice
Psychology
Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at Alderson-Broaddus College may complete the online application in order to begin the process. Students must also provide standardized test scores and transcripts, which will be reviewed prior to a final decision regarding admissions.

Financial aid is available in the form loans, grants, work study programs and scholarships. Individuals in need of financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which will be used to determine need, eligibility and awards.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Alderson-Broaddus College offers a bachelor'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

Salary & Wages

• Yakima, WA
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Annual Salary: $47900

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

• Yakima, WA
  • Total Employment: 150
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.91
  • Average Annual Salary: $39340

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