Sport Management

Students pursuing a Sport Management A.A. Degree will complete coursework in both kinesiology and recreation.
This program offers courses that satisfy lower-division General Education requirements and can provide the foundational knowledge necessary for upper-division coursework leading to a bachelor's degree.

The students can choose electives that provide an emphasis in marketing, management, or business to prepare them for the Sport Management industry. Students are expected to leave the program with the understanding of fundamental and relevant Sport Management concepts and principles. Students majoring in Sport Management and planning to transfer to a four-year school should meet with a CRC counselor to select and plan the courses for your major. Schools vary in terms of the required preparation.

We anticipate 10 students to earn a certificate or degree annually.

The Sport Management degree has a broad spectrum of career opportunities. Students may have a career in, but not limited to: amateur athletics, facilities and event management, professional teams and leagues, sport merchandising, leisure and fitness, or sport media. Many of these employers can range from state employees to private businesses.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Identify and apply standards required by the profession of choice.
2. Develop and articulate a statement of values or code of ethics related to the major that reflects one's respect for different ideas, people, and cultures.
3. Demonstrate oral and written competence in the major field.
4. Utilize the theories of exercise physiology and apply them to sport and fitness pedagogy.
5. Demonstrate personal and professional development by reviewing current literature, participating in association, or sharing knowledge and experience with others.
6. Understand the basic concepts of marketing, management, and accounting and be prepared to apply them to the field of Sports Management.