Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at University of Central Missouri 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 Missouri colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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University of Central Missouri

411 Central Methodist Square, Fayette, MO

Central provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Warrensburg, Missouri and publically funded. Enrollment at Central exceeds eleven thousand per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Central offers:

• Education
• Security And Protective Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Most students at Central scored within the range of 19 - 24 on the ACT exam. University of Central Missouri admits approximately 80% of applicants annually. Of those students accepted, nearly 48% of students registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found at ucmo.edu.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay approximately $8,600, while out-of-state residents pay $15,000 annually. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $5,100. Students enrolled at Central may be eligible for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at University of Central Missouri through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs that are available may include:

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

Students may take a look at the school's digital offerings at ucmo.edu to view additional information about the university.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Central Missouri has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

Salary & Wages

• Columbia, MO
  • Total Employment: 240
  • Average Annual Salary: $67700

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

• Columbia, MO
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.02
  • Average Annual Salary: $29160

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