Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Aurora University 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 Illinois colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Aurora University

639 38th St, Rock Island, IL

Aurora University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Aurora, IL, the campus resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at Aurora University is nearly four thousand annually.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Education
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Most students admitted to AU have an SAT score in a range of 930 to 1060, or an ACT score within the range of 20 to 24. An estimated 70 percent of all applicant were admitted at AU, with 35 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at aurora.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $21,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $4,300. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Aurora University is the "Spartans", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.aurora.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Aurora University 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

• Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
  • Total Employment: 410
  • Average Annual Salary: $23810

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

• Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
  • Total Employment: 330
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $30360

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