Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Carroll 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 Montana colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Carroll College

Also known as Carroll Montana

240 West Idaho, Kalispell, MT

Carroll College is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Helena, Montana, in a predominantly rural area. The Roman Catholic affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled per year at Carroll Montana.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Carroll Montana offers:

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may take either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score within the range of 1490 - 1810 on the SAT, or 22 - 27 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. 72% of students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 30% choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at carroll.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $28,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their costs. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $4,500. Some students at Carroll College may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

The Carroll Montana Saints participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Football (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)

Students can visit the Carroll Montana website to get a complete list of programs offered, financial aid details, and more.

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).