Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Simpson College 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 Iowa colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Simpson College

227 E Market-Brewery Sq, Iowa City, IA

Simpson College provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Indianola, IA and operated as a private institution. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. About 2,000 students enroll at Simpson College yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Simpson College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. The majority of students at Simpson College scored in a range of 21 to 26 on the ACT. Roughly 80 percent of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 30 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at simpson.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $31,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is about $4,200 for the year. Students enrolled at Simpson College may qualify for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Simpson College "Storm" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the school's http://www.simpson.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Simpson College 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

• Iowa City, IA
  • Total Employment: 230

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

• Iowa City, IA
  • Total Employment: 170
  • Average Hourly Rate: $12.91
  • Average Annual Salary: $26840

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