Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Holy Names 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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Holy Names University

Also known as Holy Names College

6317 Mission St, Daly City, CA

Holy Names University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Oakland, California, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Holy Names University exceeds a thousand yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Holy Names University offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Psychology
• Education
• Theology And Religious Vocations

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to Holy Names University have an SAT score within the range of 1230 - 1510, or an ACT composite score within the range of 17 - 21. Approximately 60 percent of all students that applied were admitted at Holy Names University, with 29 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at hnu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $33,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $5,900 for the year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at Holy Names University through the NAIA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs available may include:

• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)

To see a full list of programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.hnu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

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

Salary & Wages

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Annual Salary: $35210
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $43930

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

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.89
  • Average Annual Salary: $51770
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.17
  • Average Annual Salary: $54430

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