Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Thomas More 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 Kentucky colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Thomas More College (TMC)

3101 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY

TMC is a nonprofit private college that has a large selection of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Crestview Hills, KY, in a predominantly suburban area. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. About 1,900 students enroll at Thomas More College yearly.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at TMC. A score in a range of 890 to 1160 on the SAT, or 20 to 25 for the ACT is common among admitted students. Approximately 90% of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 34% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $27,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attending Thomas More College. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $3,600. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The Thomas More College Saints participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

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

Salary & Wages

• Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 780
  • Average Annual Salary: $29990

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

• Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 860
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.61
  • Average Annual Salary: $32460

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