Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Clarke 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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Clarke University

812 University, Pella, IA

Clarke University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Dubuque, Iowa and operated as a private institution. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled annually at Clarke University.

Areas of study offered at Clarke University include but are not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Communications And Journalism

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. The most common exam scores among students accepted to Clarke University are within the range of 21 - 25 for the ACT exam, or 923 - 1053 for the SAT exam. This school has an admissions rate of 74 percent of which only 25 percent decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found at clarke.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $28,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,200 annually. This school may provide financial aid for students who are eligible by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at Clarke University through the NAIA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.clarke.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

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

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).