Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at North Central 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 Minnesota colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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North Central University

9700 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN

North Central University is a nonprofit private institution located in Minneapolis, MN and provides a large number of program options for students. The school's Assemblies of God Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. North Central University has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 1,400.

Students can choose from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Family And Consumer Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to apply to North Central University. Scores within the range of 19 - 25 on the ACT or 870 - 1170 on the SAT are required to increase your chances for getting accepted. This school has an admissions rate of around 71% of which only 53% decided to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $20,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's tuition calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $3,400. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The North Central University Rams participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Golf

Students should visit the North Central University website to see a complete list of areas of study, 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. North Central 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

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Annual Salary: $44270

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

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.65
  • Average Annual Salary: $38800

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