Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Trevecca Nazarene 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 Tennessee colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Trevecca Nazarene University

Also known as Tennessee Tech University

1 William L. Jones Drive, Cookeville, TN

Trevecca Nazarene University is a nonprofit private institution located in Nashville, TN and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school's Church of the Nazarene affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Enrollment at Trevecca Nazarene University exceeds two thousand per year.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Library Science

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at Trevecca Nazarene University. A score between 880 to 1140 on the SAT, or 19 to 24 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. This school accepts approximately 70 percent of students applying. Of those applicants admitted, around 34 percent registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $23,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $4,100 each year. Some students at Trevecca Nazarene University may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Trevecca Nazarene University "Trojans" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)

Contact information, academics information, programs offered, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.trevecca.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Tennessee Tech 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).