Sport and Movement Studies

Welcome to Sport Management

You find yourself immersed in the dynamic world of sport management, a role that connects you to every facet of the sports industry. Your days are filled with planning, organizing, and executing sporting events, coordinating with various stakeholders from athletes to sponsors. You understand the balance between business and passion, working tirelessly to create experiences that thrill audiences and support athletes.

Your tasks may include marketing a new season, negotiating contracts, or ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You don't just watch the game; you shape how the game is played and experienced. You're constantly adapting to the rapidly changing landscape of sports, using analytics, trends, and creative strategies to keep your organization at the forefront. Your work in sport management is more than a job; it's a commitment to excellence and innovation in a field that combines athleticism, entertainment, and community engagement.

The Sport Management Program combines classroom and experiential learning internships to prepare students for fast-growing sports industry careers in the following fields:

• Youth
• High School
• Intercollegiate
• Recreation
• Professional
• Olympic

Students have the choice of four specialization areas, you can also check out our program and graduation requirements below:

• Sport Coaching
• Sport Business
• Recreation Management
• Sports Communication

Careers & Opportunities

Our alumni have gone on to hold positions across the country within a variety of sport-related occupations:

• Director of Recruiting, Northern Arizona University Football
• Ticket Operations Coordinator, Seattle Mariners
• Athletic Academic Advisor, Fresno State Athletics
• North East Area Scout, Denver Broncos
• Broadcast & Corporate Partnerships Coordinator, Seattle Storm
• Athletic Communications Assistant, Fort Lewis College Athletics
• Business Consultant, Arizona Diamondbacks

Program Application and Requirements

To apply for the Bachelor of Science in Sport Management please visit our application portal.  If you are interested in learning more, reach out to Program Coordinator Dr. Sean Dahlin.