Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Wittenberg 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 Ohio colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Wittenberg University

950 North Main Street, Findlay, OH

Wittenberg University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Springfield, OH, which is a predominantly urban area. The school maintains a Lutheran Church in America affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Wittenberg University has a yearly student enrollment of over 1,900.

Areas of study available at Wittenberg University include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Education
• English Language And Literature

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to this school earn an SAT score between 1020 to 1240, or an ACT score in a range of 22 to 28. Roughly 70 percent of all students that applied were admitted at Wittenberg University, with 22 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at www4.wittenberg.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $40,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's net price calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available for students and costs around $5,300 per year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.

The Wittenberg University "Tigers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the school's http://www.wittenberg.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Wittenberg University has offered the following program 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

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).