Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Upper Iowa 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 Iowa colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Upper Iowa University (UIU)

2600 South 9th St, Council Bluffs, IA

UIU is a nonprofit private institution located in Fayette, IA and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Enrollment at UIU is nearly 5,700 annually.

Areas of study offered at UIU include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Most students accepted to this school achieve an SAT score between 760 - 1050, or an ACT composite score in a range of 19 - 24. Roughly 60 percent of all applicant were accepted at Upper Iowa University, with 23 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at uiu.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $26,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $3,100 each year. Students enrolled at Upper Iowa University may qualify for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for UIU is the "Peacocks", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

Students who wish to get more about UIU may take a look at their website at www.uiu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Upper Iowa University has offered the following programs for students:

• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• 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

• Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA
  • Total Employment: 950
  • Average Annual Salary: $29940

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

• Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA
  • Total Employment: 790
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.94
  • Average Annual Salary: $41460

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