Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at LeTourneau 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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LeTourneau University

511 S Whiting, Baytown, TX

LeTourneau University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Longview, Texas, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The Interdenominational affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. LETU has a yearly student enrollment of over three thousand.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Engineering

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions committee. The most common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to LETU are within the range of 22 - 29 for the ACT exam, or 1540 - 1930 for the SAT exam. Approximately 60 percent of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 41 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at letu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $26,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their costs. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The LeTourneau University Yellow Jackets participate in a number of athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Available athletic programs offered may include:

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

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.letu.edu.

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

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Annual Salary: $48220

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

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $44980

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