Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Howard Payne 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 Texas colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Howard Payne University

Also known as Howard County Junior College

1001 Birdwell Lane, Big Spring, TX

Howard Payne University is a nonprofit private institution located in Brownwood, TX and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The Baptist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Enrollment at Howard Payne University is nearly a thousand annually.

Students may pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Social Sciences

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores between 18 to 24 on the ACT or 880 to 1100 on the SAT are needed to increase the chance of acceptance. This school has an acceptance rate of about 69 percent of which only 42 percent decided to attend.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $24,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $3,000 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Howard Payne University "Yellow Jackets" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

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

Students can visit the school's http://www.hputx.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Howard County Junior College has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).