The Fitness and Sports Management major is a cross-disciplinary program which emphasizes the liberal arts approach to education and career preparation. The interdisciplinary curriculum provides, for example, course work in the science, philosophy, ethics, sociology and the history of sports and fitness. Moreover, many courses within this major are reading and writing intensive, discussion oriented and heavily focused on the development of critical thinking skills and reasoning. The Fitness and Sports Management major prepares students for career opportunities within such areas as health and wellness, corporate fitness, sport and athletic administration, community recreation and commercial recreation.
Bachelor of Science Degree
45 Semester Credit Hours
Core Requirements
- ACCT 211 – Principles of Accounting I (3)
- ACCT 212 – Principles of Accounting II (3)
- BA 101 – Introduction to Business (3)
- BA 261 – Principles of Marketing (3)
- BA 325 – Business Law (3) *
- BA 354 – Human Resources Management (3) *
- ECON 231 – Principles of Microeconomics (3)
- ECON 232 – Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
- EXSC 305 – Philosophy of Sports and Exercise (3)
- EXSC 306 – Biomechanics of Exercise and Sports (3)
- EXSC 310 – Sociological and Psychological Aspects of Sports (3)
- EXSC 390 – Physical Activity for Special Populations (3)
- EXSC 410 – Ethics in Sports and Exercise (3)
- EXSC 430 – Internship (3)
- PE 308 – Sports and Fitness Management (3)
*100 and 200 level courses in business and economics must be taken before taking 300 and 400 level courses in business and economics.
Sports Leadership Certificate Program (online only)
15 Semester Credit Hours
Requirements:
- EXSC 201 – Introduction to Coaching, Administration, and Compliance (3)
- EXSC 340 – Leadership in Athletic Coaching (3)
- EXSC 345 – Leadership in Athletic Administration (3)
- EXSC 410 – Ethics in Sport and Exercise (3)
- EXSC 430 – Internship (3)