Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Stetson 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 Florida colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Stetson University

16401 NW 37th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL

Stetson University is a nonprofit private college that has a large number of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in DeLand, Florida, in a predominantly suburban area. Approximately 3,800 students are enrolled annually at Stetson University.

Areas of study available at Stetson University include but are not limited to:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to this school achieve an SAT score in a range of 1530 - 1840, or an ACT score within the range of 22 - 27. Roughly 70% of all students that applied were accepted at Stetson University, with 31% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at stetson.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $39,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $6,400 for the year. Some students at Stetson University may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Stetson University Hatters participate in a number of athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Rowing (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students may visit the Stetson University website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

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

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).