Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at University of Indianapolis 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 Indiana colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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University of Indianapolis (UIndy)

420 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN

University of Indianapolis is a nonprofit private institution located in Indianapolis, IN and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at UIndy exceeds five thousand annually.

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

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

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by admissions staff. Most students admitted to UIndy earn an SAT score between 1350 - 1680, or an ACT score within the range of 19 - 25. UIndy admits around 70% of students applying. Of those students admitted, around 20% of students registered for enrollment.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $25,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's net price calculator to understand their costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $4,600. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for UIndy is the "Greyhounds", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

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

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's 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

Salary & Wages

• Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Annual Salary: $33470

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

• Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.68
  • Average Annual Salary: $34700

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