Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Indiana State 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 Indiana colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Indiana State University

Also known as Indiana State

8600 University Blvd, Evansville, IN

Indiana State University is a public institution that has a fair number of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Terre Haute, IN, in a predominantly urban area. Approximately eleven thousand students enroll at Indiana State University annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Indiana State offers:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Social Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Education

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1200 - 1520 for the SAT exam and within the range of 17 - 22 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to this school. Indiana State University accepts roughly 90% of applicants annually. Of those students admitted, around 29% of students registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay close to $8,800 and out-of-state residents pay $19,000 annually. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $5,100. Students attending Indiana State may be eligible for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Indiana State is the "Sycamores", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at www.indstate.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Indiana State University has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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

• Evansville, IN-KY
  • Total Employment: 230
  • Average Annual Salary: $31400

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

• Evansville, IN-KY
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.38
  • Average Annual Salary: $29910

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