Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Canisius 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 New York colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Canisius College (Canisius)

854 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY

Canisius College was founded in 1870 in Buffalo, New York by the Society of Jesus and one of 28 Jesuit institutions in the nation.  Canisius College is a private four year institution that boasts modern facilities, small classroom sizes, and an educated and professional faculty. The Campus is 77 acres and houses 32 buildings, and provides students will all the resources necessary to obtain a good education.

Academics

Canisius College offers over 125 majors and minors, with accreditation coming from several sources. The faculty is highly qualified, and the offering range from graduate to post-graduate degrees. Some programs are offered online to accommodate students with more difficult schedules.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Biology
• Childhood education
• Criminal Justice
• Psychology
• Urban Studies

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at Canisius College can complete the online application. For information regarding admissions and requirements students can contact the admissions office. Financial aid is available to eligible students. Students in need of financial id should contact the financial aid office and begin the process to determine eligibility.

Athletics

The Canisius College Golden Griffins participate in the NCAA Division I and the MAAC (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Recent years have seen successes in Canisius College's Lacrosse and Baseball teams.

Sports programs:

• Baseball/Softball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Hockey
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Swimming & Diving
• Rowing
• Synchronized Swimming
• Volleyball

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Canisius has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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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

• Rochester, NY
  • Total Employment: 790
  • Average Annual Salary: $36640

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

• Rochester, NY
  • Total Employment: 910
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.92
  • Average Annual Salary: $39360

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