Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Averett University – Non – Traditional Programs 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 Virginia colleges that offer sports management degrees.

Averett University – Non – Traditional Programs

Also known as AU GPS and IDEAL

1060 Dragon Road, Oakwood, VA

Averett University - Non - Traditional Programs provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Danville, VA and operated as a private institution. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled yearly at AU GPS.

A list of some of the popular programs are:

• Business Administration
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Management Science
• Law and Justice Administration
• Information Science Studies

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $9,400, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Students at Averett University - Non - Traditional Programs may qualify for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study 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

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).