Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Graceland University – Lamoni 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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Graceland University – Lamoni

1290 N. Lake Avenue, Storm Lake, IA

Graceland University - Lamoni is a nonprofit private college that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Lamoni, IA, in a predominantly rural area. Over 2,300 students enroll at Graceland University - Lamoni per year.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at Graceland University - Lamoni. A score in a range of 820 to 1120 on the SAT, or 18 to 25 for the ACT is common among accepted students. 50% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 34 percent choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at graceland.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $24,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their costs. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $3,200. Students enrolled at Graceland University - Lamoni may qualify for aid which is usually grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Graceland University - Lamoni through the NAIA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Available athletic programs offered may include:

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

Contact information, tuition information, programs offered, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.graceland.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Graceland University – Lamoni 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).