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Major Overview for Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

Overview for Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

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.

Careers for Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Majors

A major in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

Top 5 Alabama Colleges with the highest percentage of Sport and Fitness Administration/Management among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
 United States Sports Academy
Daphne, AL
 3
(50.0%)
 - 
Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL
 7
(3.6%)
Moderately Selective$20,020 
Troy University
Troy, AL
 42
(1.8%)
Moderately Selective$8,740 
Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL
 8
(1.4%)
 $12,720 
Athens State University
Athens, AL
 4
(0.5%)
 - 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.


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