Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Neumann 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Neumann University (Neumann)

2400 Chew Street, Allentown, PA

Neumann University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Aston, PA, the school 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 mission. Neumann University has a yearly student enrollment of nearly three thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Neumann offers:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Most students admitted to Neumann achieve an SAT score within the range of 1160 to 1420, or an ACT score within the range of 16 to 20. 90% of those students that apply are accepted to Neumann University, of which 24 percent choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at neumann.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $26,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $6,900 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

Athletic programs are available at Neumann through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to learn more about this school can visit their website at http://www.neumann.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Neumann has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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Students by Gender (2019)

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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

• Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
  • Total Employment: 560
  • Average Annual Salary: $41540

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

• Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
  • Total Employment: 540
  • 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).