Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Defiance 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 Ohio colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Defiance College

300 College Park, Dayton, OH

Defiance College, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Defiance, OH, it resides in a rural setting for students to study in. The United Church of Christ affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Nearly 1,100 students enroll at Defiance College annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Defiance College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Education
• Security And Protective Services
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Health And Clinical Professions

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Very common test scores among students admitted to this school are in the range of 18 - 23 for the ACT exam, or 830 - 1050 for the SAT exam. Defiance College admits approximately 70 percent of students applying. Of those accepted, around 24 percent attended the school. More information from the admissions office can be found at defiance.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $28,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $5,100 for the year. Students enrolled at Defiance College may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Defiance College "Yellow Jackets" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the Defiance College website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

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

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).