Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Lees – McRae 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 North Carolina colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Lees – McRae College

245 College Road, Smithfield, NC

Lees - McRae College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Banner Elk, NC, which is a predominantly rural area. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Lees - McRae College, with only approximately 900 students enrolled, has a high ratio of teachers to students and personalized education as part of its commitment to students.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Lees - McRae College offers:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Social Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1055 to 1735 for the SAT exam and within the range of 19 to 26 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to this school. This school has an acceptance rate of 64 percent of which only 19 percent decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at lmc.edu.

Tuition is approximately $25,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to determine cost. Lees - McRae College may provide financial aid for students that qualify by way of grants and loans.

The Lees - McRae College Bobcats participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)
• Softball (NCAA Division II)

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.lmc.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lees – McRae College 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

• Raleigh, NC
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $36510

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

• Raleigh, NC
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.43
  • Average Annual Salary: $42490

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