Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at William Penn 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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William Penn University

4647 Stone Ave, Sioux City, IA

William Penn University is a nonprofit private institution located in Oskaloosa, Iowa and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled annually at William Penn University.

A list of some of the popular programs are:

• Commerce
• Liberal Arts
• Sports Medicine
• Elementary Education
• Biology

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. The most common scores among applicants admitted to William Penn University are between 16 to 22 for the ACT exam, or 730 to 940 on the SAT exam. 62% of those students that apply are accepted to William Penn University, of which 63% choose to enroll.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $19,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attending this school. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $2,200. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

Athletic programs are available at William Penn University through the NAIA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Sports available:

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

Students should take a look at the school's http://www.wmpenn.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. William Penn University offers a bachelor's degree program in sports management.

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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

• Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
  • Total Employment: 190
  • Average Annual Salary: $28770

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

• Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $10.95
  • Average Annual Salary: $22780

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