Sports Management Degree

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

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Lewis University

Also known as Lewis College

5800 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey, IL

Lewis University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Romeoville, Illinois, it resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately 6,100 students are enrolled annually at Lewis University.

Students may select from several areas of study, including:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Education
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Most common scores among students accepted to this school are within the range of 20 to 25 on the ACT, or 1330 to 1650 for the SAT exam. This school has an admissions rate of 62 percent of which only 25 percent decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $27,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's tuition calculator to understand their costs. The price of on-campus housing is around $6,400 annually. Students at Lewis University may qualify for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Lewis University "Flyers" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

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

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

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

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $32900

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

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.76
  • Average Annual Salary: $32780

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