Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Saint Augustine’s 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 North Carolina colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Saint Augustine’s University

1333 Jake Alexander Blvd, South, Salisbury, NC

About
Saint Augustine's University (formerly known as St. Augustine's College) is located in Raleigh, North Carolina.  The school began operations in 1867 as a normal and technical school for freed slaves rooted in Episcopalian values. The historically black college provided individuals with educational opportunities that increased in scope as the school developed, first in 1893 when it became known as the Saint Augustine's School, the  again in 1919 when it became Saint Augustine's Junior College and began offering post secondary education. The school converted to a four year institution in 1927, changing its name in 1928 to the current, and issued its first bachelor degree in 1931. Saint Augustine's College was the first historically black college to have its own radio station. The school has also expanded its facilities over the years, renovating and updating as needed.

Academics

Saint Augustine's College offers students a number of bachelor degree granting programs as well as minors to ensure that enrolled students will be a able to pursue an education that appeals to them. Students will study for approximately four years, receiving their degree upon completion. Students may enter the workforce upon graduation, though some individuals may pursue a master's degree at graduate institution. In addition, the school offers a large number of minor degrees to augment one's education.
Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Graphic Design
• Psychology
• Criminal Justice
• Communication

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in attending Saint Augustine's College must complete the application for admission, provide all pertinent transcripts and standardized test scores, supply two letters of recommendation, and pay the application fee. Once received the materials provided will be reviewed and a final decision rendered for admission that will be sent to the student once made.

Financial aid is available in the form grants, loans, and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance should obtain a federal PIN and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which will allow the school to determine a student's needs, eligibility and awards.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint Augustine’s 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

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $39750

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

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.32
  • Average Annual Salary: $31860

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