Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at University of Minnesota – Crookston 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 Minnesota colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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University of Minnesota – Crookston

100 Church Street SE, Minneapolis, MN

University of Minnesota - Crookston, a public institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Crookston, MN, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled annually at University of Minnesota - Crookston.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Natural Resources And Conservation
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Agriculture Operations
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by admissions staff. Very common scores among students admitted to University of Minnesota - Crookston are in the range of 19 to 24 on the ACT, or 1300 to 1510 on the SAT exam. 74% of those who apply are accepted to University of Minnesota - Crookston, of which 42% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at crk.umn.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $12,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $3,500 each year. Some students at University of Minnesota - Crookston may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

This school offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to view more about University of Minnesota - Crookston can check out their website at crk.umn.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Minnesota – Crookston offers a bachelor'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

Salary & Wages

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Annual Salary: $44270

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

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.65
  • Average Annual Salary: $38800

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