Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at SUNY at Fredonia 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 New York colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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SUNY at Fredonia

Also known as SUNY Cortland

Miller Building, Cortland, NY

SUNY at Fredonia, a public institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Fredonia, New York, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. Over 5,800 students enroll at SUNY at Fredonia yearly.

Students can select from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• History

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. Very common exam scores among students admitted to SUNY at Fredonia are within the range of 22 to 26 for the ACT exam, or 970 to 1170 for the SAT exam. This school admits approximately 50 percent of students applying annually. Of those accepted, about 33 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The tuition at SUNY at Fredonia varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $7,400 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $17,000 for the year. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for a cost of $6,900 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

SUNY at Fredonia has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

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

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study offered, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.fredonia.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

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

Students by Gender (2019)

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).