Sports Management

Don’t just stand on the sidelines — drive for success with a degree in sport management. prepare for a career on the business side of the athletics and fitness industry. with its three major league teams and four division i ncaa schools, nashville is the perfect city for you to score shadowing experience, internships and jobs. study in a program that provides you with a comprehensive business education and the added exercise science knowledge to elevate your expertise. hone skills and gain experience in the business, management and marketing aspects of the athletics and fitness industries. our unique degree is unlike anything you’ll find in middle tennessee. once you’ve learned all you can from our experienced and innovative faculty, go on to pursue an mba or head straight into the workforce — you’ll be a strong candidate for whatever path you choose.

This course is available with a placement year option where you will study for 1 additional year.the placement year provides you with a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons and develop valuable skills and contacts through working with a self-sourced organisation relevant to your degree subject. with a top-tier university education on your resume, you’ll be in high demand, whether you choose to launch your career or begin graduate school. most of our programs have a placement rate of at least 90 percent within six months of graduation.

• Type: Mandatory

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Career paths recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. coaches and scouts coaches teach amateur or professional athletes the skills they need to succeed at their sport. scouts look for new players and evaluate their skills and likelihood for success at the college, amateur, or professional level. many coaches also are involved in scouting. recreation workers recreation workers design and lead activities to help people stay active, improve fitness, and have fun. they work with groups in summer camps, fitness and recreational sports centers, nursing care facilities, nature parks, and other settings. they may lead such activities as arts and crafts, sports, music, dramatics, or games.

Work while you study

First-year students can only work on campus, and only under certain conditions. In the second year, students can work in practical, curricular or elective jobs. Students may be allowed to consider other types of employment, depending on their circumstances.

Partnerships

Most universities in United States have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Lipscomb University has partnerships with the following companies: