Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Haskell Indian Nations 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 Kansas colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Haskell Indian Nations University (Haskell)

801 Campus Dr, Garden City, KS

Haskell Indian Nations University was founded in 1887 and has the unique honor of being one of America’s tribal universities.  The school is committed to educating Native Americans. Their focus is holistic learning, which integrates learning with work and recreation. They have three separate divisions: the college of education, the school of business, and the college of arts and sciences.

Having cultivating relationships with area businesses, Haskell is able to offer cooperative learning opportunities to students, so they can gain practical work experience as they further their educations. Extracurricular activities round out this impressive experience, with choices ranging from Apache Club to Boxing Club.

Financial aid opportunities at Haskell include Pell grants, scholarships, and financial aid for students who qualify. For more information on how to get started on the path to a successful future, contact the Haskell admissions office. For students who are looking for an authentically American college experience, Haskell is a smart choice!

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Haskell offers an associate's degree program in sports management.

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Students by Race (2019)

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).