Sport Communication - Indiana University - Bloomington

Sport Communication from Indiana University - Bloomington is a Campus Bachelor Media Studies degree that prepares you for a Communications career. Goal and Mission The Department of Kinesiology's sport communication major reflects the widening opportunities that exist in this field due to an increasing amount of sport-related activity occurring in television, radio, and print communication. The major is an interdisciplinary program that provides an appropriate sport communication background with either a broadcast or print specialization. With the cooperation of the Department of Telecommunications, the Department of Kinesiology offers an undergraduate major in sport communication?broadcast leading to the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology degree . The sport communication?broadcast emphasis concentrates on courses in telecommunications media , such as television, radio, and other electronic communications technologies. The sport communication?print specialization emphasizes courses in journalism and mass communication (Students who wish to have a print specialization will have to meet requirements for admission to the School of Journalism). The kinesiology curriculum provides the student with an understanding of the science of human movement and the interrelationship among the historical, sociological, and psychological elements of sport. Combining the kinesiology curriculum with the print or broadcast specialization provides for a more thorough background than is possible if the areas are studied separately. Career Opportunities Students completing the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a major in Sport Communication will be prepared for entry-level positions in radio, television, athletic or sports information, sports journalism, public relations, and promotions. Students may also find employment with semi-professional and professional sports teams in the area of media relations. The graduate is likely to be knowledgeable in a variety of sport communication applications and suited to diverse employment opportunities. View more details on Indiana University - Bloomington, IN . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Media Studies courses.