Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Brewton – Parker 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 Georgia colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Brewton – Parker College

500 Washington Street SE, Gainesville, GA

Brewton - Parker College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Mount Vernon, GA and operated as a private institution. The school's Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Brewton - Parker College, with only approximately 780 students enrolled, has a high ratio of teachers to students and personalized education as part of its commitment to students.

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

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to Brewton - Parker College. Scores within the range of 14 to 20 on the ACT or 1170 to 1490 on the SAT are recommended to greatly increase your chances for acceptance. 95% of applicants are admitted to Brewton - Parker College, of which 47 percent choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at bpc.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $15,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $3,200. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The Brewton - Parker College "Barons" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NAIA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)

Students who would like to see more about this school may check out their website at http://www.bpc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Brewton – Parker College offers a bachelor's degree program in sports management.

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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

• Gainesville, GA
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Annual Salary: $52870

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).