Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Fresno Pacific 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 California colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Fresno Pacific University

1101 E. University Ave, Fresno, CA

Fresno Pacific University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Fresno, CA, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Mennonite Brethren Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Fresno Pacific University has an annual student enrollment of nearly 3,400.

Areas of study offered at Fresno Pacific University include:

• Education
• Family And Consumer Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by the admissions committee. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score in a range of 1330 to 1640 on the SAT, or 18 to 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. 45% of those students that apply are admitted to Fresno Pacific University, of which 86% choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at fresno.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $27,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Some students at Fresno Pacific University may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

The Fresno Pacific University "Sunbirds" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)

Students should visit the Fresno Pacific University website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Fresno Pacific University has offered the following academic levels 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

• Fresno, CA
  • Total Employment: 530
  • Average Annual Salary: $34970

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

• Fresno, CA
  • Total Employment: 360
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $53710

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