Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Buena Vista 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 Iowa colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Buena Vista University

3303 Rebecca Street, Sioux City, IA

Buena Vista University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Storm Lake, Iowa and operated as a private institution. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Buena Vista University has an annual student enrollment of about 2,700.

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

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students at this school scored in a range of 20 to 25 on the ACT. 63% of students that apply are accepted to Buena Vista University, of which 36% choose to attend.  Key information regarding admissions can be found by reaching out to BVU or by requesting information from our portal.

The cost of tuition is approximately $30,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's cost calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $4,200. Some students at Buena Vista University may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Buena Vista University Beavers participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Sports available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Buena Vista 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

• Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
  • Total Employment: 190
  • Average Annual Salary: $28770

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

• Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $10.95
  • Average Annual Salary: $22780

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