Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Reinhardt 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 Georgia colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Reinhardt University

125 Bennett St NW, Atlanta, GA

Reinhardt University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Waleska, Georgia, the campus offers a rural setting for students to study in. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 1,200 students are enrolled annually at Reinhardt University.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most students at this school scored in a range of 840 - 1080 on the SAT exam. 58% of those who apply are accepted to this school, of which 28 percent choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $19,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

Athletic programs are available at Reinhardt University through the NAIA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NAIA Division II)
• Soccer (NAIA Division II)

Contact information, tuition information, programs, and much more may be viewed on school's website at reinhardt.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (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

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Annual Salary: $42750

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

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $42910

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