Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Sterling 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 Kansas colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Sterling College (SC)

100 College Street, Winfield, KS

SC provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Sterling, KS and operated as a private institution. Sterling College, with only around 700 students enrolled, offers a low student to teacher ratio and hands on instruction as part of its commitment to students.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs SC offers:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Philosophy And Religious Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Theology And Religious Vocations

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score in a range of 1240 - 1520 on the SAT, or 19 - 25 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. Roughly 50 percent of all students that applied were admitted at Sterling College, with 27 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at sterling.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $22,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's net price calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for a cost of $3,100 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

The mascot for Sterling College is the "Warriors", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NAIA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)

Students should visit the Sterling College website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Sterling College offers a bachelor's degree program in sports management.

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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

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

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