Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Greenville 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 Illinois colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Greenville College

210 W Walnut St, Canton, IL

Greenville College provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Greenville, Illinois and operated as a private institution. The school's Free Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. About 1,600 students enroll at Greenville College yearly.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• History
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Visual And Performing Arts

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Students may take either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at Greenville College. A score within the range of 1331 - 1773 on the SAT, or 19 - 25 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. This school has an acceptance rate of around 74 percent of which only 34 percent decided to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at greenville.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $24,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's net price calculator to identify their cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs about $3,900 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements.

This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to see more about Greenville College can take a look at their website at http://www.greenville.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Greenville College offers a bachelor's degree program in sports management.

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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

• Peoria, IL
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Annual Salary: $31010

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

• Peoria, IL
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.77
  • Average Annual Salary: $45290

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