Your Game Plan Starts Here
If you have a passion for sports or fitness—or both—a Bachelor of Science in Sports and Fitness Management is a good call on your part. At Michigan Tech, you will determine the direction of your degree based on your own professional interests.
Whether your goal is to work one-on-one with people to maintain a healthy lifestyle and achieve personal wellness goals, to manage fitness programs or facilities, to coach athletes, or to promote sporting events or teams, we will help you to create a winning career.
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A Scientific Spin on a Practical Degree
In our degree program, there is no need to choose between the disciplines of business and science. You will gain a strong grounding in both the business of sports/fitness and the science of human movement, physiology, and more. As a sports and fitness management major, you will complete diverse course work spanning topics in:
- Kinesiology
- Accounting
- Management
- Marketing
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
Plus, your sports and fitness management degree from Michigan Tech will prepare you for graduate programs like a Master of Business Administration or a sports- or fitness-oriented master’s degree such as Master of Sport Leadership.
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10maximum number of students in advanced level major courses
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250hours of internships completed per student
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100%internship placement rate
Tomorrow Needs Sports and Fitness Management Pros
The sports and fitness industry is experiencing significant growth and is expected to continue to grow in the coming years. Individuals are seeking ways to stay fit and maintain good health, leading to increased participation in sports, gym memberships, and fitness programs and technology. Increased participation in competitive sports and sports tourism is fueling growth in sports infrastructure and facilities, event management, coaches, and others involved in managing and supporting sports teams and organizations. A degree in sports and fitness management from Michigan Tech opens doors. You will gain a strong grounding in both the business of sports/fitness and the science of human movement, physiology, and more. And be ready for what tomorrow needs.
Sports and entertainment is expected to see 13% job growth, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is faster than the average for all occupations in the next decade.
Career Opportunities for Sports and Fitness Management Majors
Sports and fitness management major graduates can go directly into the workforce upon graduation (additional certification may be required). Some of the careers open to you with a BS in Sports and Fitness Management:
- Athletic Director
- Athletic Operations Assistant
- Coach
- College Recreation/Intramural Sports Director
- Event Coordinator/Manager/Planner
- Facilities Manager
- Fitness Center Director
- Fitness Programmer
- Membership Sales Personal Trainer Assistant
- Personal Trainer
- Recreation Specialist
- Sports and Fitness Administrator
- Sports Agent
- Sports Development Officer
- Sports Facility Manager
- Sports Information Director
- Sports Manager/Coordinator
- Sports Marketing Assistant/Coordinator
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Wellness Director
Companies Hiring Michigan Tech Sport & Fitness Management Majors
Some of the places Michigan Tech sports and fitness management graduates have ended up include:
- Arizona Coyotes
- Aspirus
- CrossFit 24
- Detroit Red Wings
- Detroit Tigers
- Lake Superior State University
- Los Angeles Kings
- Michigan Technological University
- OneTeam Partners
- Texas A&M University
- University of Wisconsin Athletics
- University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Athletics