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Sport Management

Department of Physical Education, Health, and Sport
College of Professional Studies
Physical Education Complex 218-755-2940
Fax: 218-755-3898


Faculty

Dr. Muriel Gilman (Chair), Dr. Eric Forsyth, Dr. Patricia Rosenbrock, Mr. Aaron Vlcko


Areas Of Study

See additional departmental offerings under "Health" and "Physical Education" listings.


Sport Management offers specialized training and education for individuals seeking careers in the sport business industry. The Sport Management curriculum is designed to meet the NASPE/NASSM accreditation requirements: sociocultural dimensions, management and leadership, ethics, marketing, communications, budget and finance, legal aspects, economics, and governance.

Students have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience by completing a 400-hour internship in a sport management setting of their choice. This required internship provides an opportunity to apply management principles and concepts learned in the classroom.


PREPARATION

See Section II, Enrollment for required high school preparation.

Recommended High School Courses

Business
Coaching
Computers
Health and Fitness
Mathematics
Physical Education
Psychology
Sociology
Speech
Sport
Writing
 

SECOND MAJORS AND MINORS

Students are encouraged to discuss with their advisor the option of a second major or minor that might strengthen or complement their major, such as Business Administration, Community Health, Exercise Science, Mass Communication, or Physical Education.

CAREER DIRECTIONS

Interscholastic/Intercollegiate/Professional Sport Organizations, Campus Recreation, Sport Communications, Physical Fitness Industry, Sport Marketing and Promotion, Sport Event and Facility Management, Health Promotions, Sport Management and Marketing Agencies, International Sport, and Sport Tourism.

CREDIT REQUIREMENT

Transfer Students: At least one-third of the credits to be included in the major must be successfully completed at Bemidji State University.


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