Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Olivet Nazarene 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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Olivet Nazarene University

100 Meadow Avenue, East Peoria, IL

Olivet Nazarene University is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Bourbonnais, IL, in a predominantly suburban area. The Church of the Nazarene affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. ONU has an annual student enrollment of approximately four thousand.

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

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Most students admitted to ONU score in-between 20 to 27 on the ACT. Roughly 80% of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 33% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at olivet.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $30,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $3,500. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

ONU has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Football (NAIA Division I)

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

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

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

• Peoria, IL
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Annual Salary: $31010

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

• Peoria, IL
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.77
  • Average Annual Salary: $45290

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