Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Ohio Dominican 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 Ohio colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Ohio Dominican University (ODU)

1374 E 51st St, Cleveland, OH

ODU is a nonprofit private institution that has a large number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Columbus, OH, in a predominantly urban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Enrollment at ODU exceeds 3,000 yearly.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Communications And Journalism

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by the admissions office. The most common scores among applicants admitted to ODU are within the range of 19 - 24 on the ACT, or 880 - 1080 for the SAT exam. ODU accepts roughly 60 percent of students applying yearly. Of those students admitted, nearly 28 percent enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at ohiodominican.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $29,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Students at Ohio Dominican University may be eligible for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at ODU through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to see more about ODU may take a look at their website at http://www.ohiodominican.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Ohio Dominican University has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Cleveland-Elyria, OH
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $33140

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

• Cleveland-Elyria, OH
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $34280

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