Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Livingstone 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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Livingstone College

1305 Coliseum BLVD, Greensboro, NC

Livingstone College is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Salisbury, North Carolina. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The school's African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Livingstone College has an annual student enrollment of over 1,200.

Areas of study offered at Livingstone College include but are not limited to:

• Criminal Justice
• Business Administration
• Social Work
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. The majority of students admitted to Livingstone College have an SAT score in a range of 985 - 1210, or an ACT composite score within the range of 13 - 18. Approximately 50% of all students that applied were accepted at Livingstone College, with 23% of those accepted choosing to enroll.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $17,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's tuition calculator to determine cost. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for a cost of $3,300 annually. Students at Livingstone College may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Livingstone College Blue Bears participate in several athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

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

Students should visit the Livingstone College website to get a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Livingstone College offers a bachelor's degree program in sports management.

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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

• Greensboro-High Point, NC
  • Total Employment: 450
  • Average Annual Salary: $44530

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

• Greensboro-High Point, NC
  • Total Employment: 490
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.19
  • Average Annual Salary: $31600

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