Sports Management - MidAmerica Nazarene University

Sports Management from MidAmerica Nazarene University is a Campus Bachelor Education Management degree that prepares you for a Education career. If you're interested in sports and recreation, and want to share your love for fitness with others, consider a degree in Sports Management . While the Physical Education degree prepares graduates to teach in public schools, the Sports Management degree enables graduates to work or coach in other settings?fitness programs, recreational leagues, college sports , health clubs and more. As a Sports Management major, you'll develop the knowledge base and skill set to work in the field of fitness and recreation. You'll learn how to develop class plans to help each student develop in the most productive way. You'll learn the skills of professional behavior in different settings. You'll learn coaching strategies and rules of the game for sports such as basketball, baseball, softball, football, volleyball, and track and field. Recognizing each individual's responsibility for embracing spiritual and physical wellness, you'll solidify your appreciation for lifelong health and fitness . You can choose an emphasis in either fitness and wellness or coaching. Many students also choose to minor in psychology, sociology, communication or a related field, expanding their career opportunities. Why MNU? As a Sports Management student, you'll benefit from our outstanding, high-tech facilities. The Cook Center is a 70,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art complex for health, wellness and fitness . Amenities include a large basketball arena, two practice gyms, and a fully equipped weight room. Classrooms and a lecture hall are located here, too. The Olathe Medical Center Athletic Training Room offers nearly 2000 square feet of facilities, featuring high-tech equipment like a Swim-Ex Aquatic Therapy Pool and a Kin-Com machine with personalized physical activity regimens. Careers The field of Sports Management encompasses non-teaching careers in sports, fitness, recreation and coaching. You might manage a health or fitness club, a professional sports league or a stadium or sports arena. You could provide marketing, fund raising or event management for sports events. You could work with the YMCA, Special Olympics, summer camps for kids and more. You could direct an athletics program or manage an athlete's career. With a degree in sports management , there are lots of possibilities. View more details on MidAmerica Nazarene University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Education Management courses.