Fitness & Sport Management

It may be sports, but it’s not a game – not for great managers.

��ϲ��’ bachelor’s degree program in fitness and sport management takes you beyond sports, teaching you the fundamentals of fitness, health, and business and teaches you how to help people feel their best. From maintaining physical health and exercise, to making smart financial decisions, to marketing sports teams, this program prepares you for the business side of the fitness world. The knowledge you learn from this program will equip you to pursue careers in coaching, personal training, nutrition, fitness, sports, health and wellness, and more. By the time you graduate, not only will you know how to keep yourself in peak health, but you will also know how to guide others into achieving the healthiest versions of themselves.

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Programs & Requirements

* The credit hours listed on this page only reference the specific program requirements and is not reflective of the total hours necessary to receive your degree. ��ϲ�� requires all students obtain a minimum of 60 hours for an associate’s degree and a total of 120 hours for a bachelor’s degree. Transfer and prior learning credits may be counted toward those totals.

To learn more about our General Education Requirements, please visit the page referenced below or explore our Academic Catalog.

General Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Fitness & Sport Management

Students in the Fitness and Sport Management program will learn a mix of both fitness and health information and business related information. A mix of both of this information provides an understanding of how business works in sports and wellness related careers, prepping students to be successful in their future career in the field. You can expect to take courses that go over the science of exercise, nutrition, the way the human body functions, managing sports, and general business information such as accounting, managing, and marketing.

After you graduate, you will then be eligible to take exams for certifications such as the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Council on Exercise, the National Council on Strength and Fitness, or the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Course Requirements

The Minor in Fitness and Sport Management provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices required to manage and lead in the health, fitness, and sports sectors. This minor is designed to equip students with essential knowledge in management, accounting, health sciences, and risk management, which are critical for success in various roles within the fitness and sport industries.

This minor complements a wide range of major programs, providing valuable skills and knowledge for students interested in enhancing their careers in fitness, health, and sports management.

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Mission & Goals

 Meet requirements for professional positions or graduate school in related fields.

 Effectively communicate, work in groups, and problem-solve.

 Administrate and organize procedures involved in management, facilitation, and intervention.

 Enact a healthy lifestyle and promote healthy living to others.

 Evaluate others’ fitness levels through a knowledgeable, responsible, and compassionate lens.

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Fitness & Sport Management Careers & Outcomes

Coach or Scout: $38,970

Teach athletes the skills they need to succeed in their sport or find possible recruits.

Sports & Fitness Marketing: $133,380

Advertising and promotion work for sports teams or fitness related businesses.

Nutritionist: $61,650

Create healthy nutrition plans for others, to help them live a healthier life.

Athletic Trainer: $48,420

Help athletes by preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone illness or injury.

Athlete Agent/Manager: $82,530

Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.

Sports Video Editor: $63,520

Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May work with a producer or director to organize images for final production. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.

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Faculty Experts in Fitness & Sport Management

Julia Chaney

Adjunct Professor

Health, Exercise and Sport Science

Julia Chaney

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724-506-6540

julia.chaney [at] ucumberlands.edu

Dr. Elizabeth Christopher

Associate Professor

Health, Exercise and Sport Science

Dr. Elizabeth Christopher

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606-539-5543

liz.christopher [at] ucumberlands.edu

Luecker Building, RM 213

Heather Killian

Adjunct Professor

Health, Exercise and Sport Science

Heather Killian

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heather.killian [at] ucumberlands.edu

Luecker Building

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