Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

Sport and Fitness Administration/Management programs prepare individuals to apply business, coaching and physical education principles to the organization, administration and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sport recreation services, and related services. Includes instruction in program planning and development; business and financial management principles; sales, marketing and recruitment; event promotion, scheduling and management; facilities management; public relations; legal aspects of sports; and applicable health and safety standards.

For all the 16,941 degrees awarded in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management annually, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Of the 61 students earning degrees at the Doctors degree research scholarship level across the US, 51% percent identify as men and 49% percent identify as women. Though students at schools all over the US study Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Illinois has the most graduates. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management is $39,100.