Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Thomas 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 Maine colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Thomas College

96 Falmouth St, Portland, ME

Thomas College is a nonprofit private school that has many programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Waterville, Maine, in a predominantly rural area. Approximately 980 students are enrolled yearly at Thomas College.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Education
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score between 1060 to 1400 on the SAT, or 16 to 19 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. 93% of students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 26 percent choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at thomas.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $25,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,100 each year. This school may offer financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Thomas College Terriers participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to see more about this school may take a look at their website at http://www.thomas.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

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

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).