Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at United States Sports Academy 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 Alabama colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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United States Sports Academy (The Academy)

Kresge Center, 3rd Floor, Tuskegee, AL

United States Sports Academy is located in Daphne, Alabama and is a nonprofit private institution that assists students to meet their educational goals. The school's limited space in terms of enrollment, about 500 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the size of the class and easier access to faculty.

Students can pick from many areas of study, including:

• Sports Management
• Physical Education
• Sports Medicine
• Kinesiology And Exercise Science

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. More information from the admissions office can be found at ussa.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $14,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's net price calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. This school may provide financial aid for students who qualify as grants and loans.

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.ussa.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The Academy has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

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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).