Sports Management Degree

The sports management program at Wright 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 Ohio colleges that offer sports management degrees.

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Wright State University (Wooster)

1189 Beall Avenue, Wooster, OH

Wright State University, located in Dayton, Ohio, was founded in 1961 as an extension campus for both Ohio State University and Miami University. A tract of land was purchased in Dayton to accommodate the new campus, followed shortly by the construction of Allyn Hall, one of the founders of the school. The school opened its doors in 1964 to over 3,200 students and a faculty of 55. By 1965 the school petitioned the state to become a separate institution, and began searching for a new name to identify itself with. In 1967 the school achieved the enrollment numbers necessary to become a separate school, choosing the name Wright State University in honor of Dayton's Wright brothers. The school quickly received accreditation, as well as building new facilities to meet the demands of its increased enrollment. Today the school enrolls nearly 25,000 undergraduates and graduates.

Academics

Wright State University offers a large number of majors at the undergraduate and graduate levels allowing students to identify and enroll in the program that best suit s their academic and career interests. These programs offers general education courses, mandatory for every student, along with lower and upper division courses relating to one's major. Additionally, a large number of minors are available, allowing students to pursue separate interests or augment their major with a useful minor. Graduate programs require a separate application for admission, a bachelor's degree, and usually a certain minimum score on the GRE exam.

Programs offered include:

• Early Childhood Education
• Electrical Engineering
• Anthropology
• Mass Communication
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrollment at Wright State University must complete the application for admission, including the essay, as well as supply all pertinent transcripts and standardized test scores. Once received, the student's application will be reviewed, taking into consideration academics, extracurricular activities, test scores, writing ability and more. A determination for admission will be made as soon as possible, followed by a notification to the applicant through mail. Once admitted, students should meet with an academic advisor to plan their curriculum and prepare for registration, which begins shortly before each semester.

Financial Aid is available in the form of loans, grants, work study programs, and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the resulting information from which will be used by the school to determine need, eligibility and awards. Some students may be required to provide additional financial information prior to the disbursement of aid awards in order to determine the accuracy of the information provided. Scholarships are also available and awarded for a variety of reasons. Students may visit the school's financial aid website for a list of available scholarships.

Athletics

The Wright State University Raiders participate in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Horizon League for intercollegiate sports. Such programs allow students to experience personal and group success in an organized setting designed to promote healthy competition. Additionally students learn a variety of skills, such as teamwork and discipline, which assist in developing a successful academic and professional career. As only a limited number of positions are available at the intercollegiate level, the school also offers intramural sports teams allowing students to compete against one another on campus in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Intercollegiate programs have varying start dates throughout the year. Students interested in trying out should contact or visit the athletic department to check dates and times for try outs regarding their desired sport.

Intercollegiate sport programs:

• Baseball (Men Only)
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf (Men Only)
• Soccer
• Softball (Women Only)
• Swimming and Diving
• Tennis
• Track and Field (Women Only)
• Volleyball (Women Only)

Students Enrolled in the Sports Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Wooster has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• 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

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).