Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

What is it about?

A program that prepares 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.

Numbers at a glance

33rd
Popular nationwide
106
Search Rank on O's List
428
Colleges offer it
9,838
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
7,183
Women
2,655

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O's Insights on Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

  • Major has been increasing in popularity over the last 15 years.
  • 57% of graduates come from public universities.

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