Sport/Fitness Management

Objectives

The Department of Sport and Exercise Science (SES) offers two degree programs: a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Athletic Training. The Sport Management curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment in any of the following settings: corporate fitness programs, fitness clubs, facility management, private sport clubs, school/college varsity athletics, sports business, sport governing bodies, YMCA/YWCA and professional sport franchises. Sport Management majors must have the program director's consent to be eligible to take the required course 16-480 Sport Management Internship. Information regarding the consent process is available from the program director.

The Athletic Training Education Program is accredited by CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education). It is designed to prepare students for the following types of employment settings: physical therapy clinics, educational environments, fitness centers and professional sport franchises.

Successful completion of this program will allow the student to sit for the certifying exam conducted by the National Athletic Trainers Association. The Department of SES  is currently in the third phase if the CAAHEP (NATA) accreditation process. Transfer students should estimate that they would need 6 semesters to complete necessary coursework and NATA/BOC requirements.