Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Union College – Barbourville 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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Union College – Barbourville

310 College St, Barbourville, KY

Union College is a nonprofit private college that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Barbourville, KY, in a predominantly rural area. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Around 1,400 students enroll at Union College per year.

Students can choose from several areas of study, including:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 850 to 1010 on the SAT and within the range of 19 to 23 on the ACT is common among students accepted to Union College. Union College admits around 70% of students applying. Of those students admitted, nearly 24% of students enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at unionky.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $22,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs around $2,900 each year. Students attending this school may qualify for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The Union College Bulldogs participate in several athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include:

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

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.unionky.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Union College – Barbourville 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).