Sports and Fitness Management Bachelor's Degree

Your Game Plan Starts Here

Embrace your passion for sports and fitness. Promote healthy lifestyles and personal wellness. Coach players to athletic success.

Michigan Tech’s Bachelor of Science in Sports and Fitness Management lets you determine the direction of your degree based on your 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 create a winning career.

A Scientific Spin on a Practical Degree

In our sports and fitness management bachelor's degree program, there is no need to choose between 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 coursework 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 a Master of Sport Leadership.

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15:1

student-to-faculty ratio
17

average lab size
93%

placement rate for graduates into pre-health programs

Tomorrow Needs Sports and Fitness Management Champions

The sports and fitness industry is experiencing significant growth that is expected to continue in the coming years. People are seeking more ways to stay fit and maintain good health, leading to increased participation in sports, gym memberships, and fitness technology. Increased participation in competitive sports and sports tourism is fueling growth in sports infrastructure and facilities, event management, coaching, and other professional opportunities aimed at managing and supporting sports teams and organizations. A degree in sports and fitness management from Michigan Tech builds your career with a strong foundation in both the business of sports/fitness and the science of human movement, physiology, and more. Be ready for what tomorrow needs.

Sports and entertainment is expected to see 13% job growth, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is faster than the average for all occupations in the next decade.

Be Career Ready

Career Opportunities for Sports and Fitness Management Majors

Sports and fitness management 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 include:

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 Sports and 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

Ready to take the next step?

Learn more about studying sports and fitness management at Michigan's flagship technological university.

"It was great having the athletic department faculty and staff teaching classes. They had industry knowledge. Hearing about their experiences in the real world was really applicable."

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Jamie Dompier ‘18

BS Sports and Fitness Management

Study Exercise Science at a Technological University

As an exercise science student at Michigan Tech, you will build knowledge and research foundations required to succeed in kinesiology and exercise science. Our human health, body-centered curriculum integrates rigorous learning with high-impact clinical experiences to prepare students for advanced education as health professionals.

Get personalized attention: With a student-faculty ratio of 5:1 your academic advisors and professors know you and understand your interests and needs. You’ll develop meaningful mentor relationships with faculty and receive the guidance you need in a timely fashion.
Engage in research: Become involved in a research project under the direction of a faculty member. Whether you are planning to go to graduate school or enter the job market upon graduation, you’ll have an edge on the competition—hands-on experience with undergraduate research and state-of-the-art research instrumentation.
Jumpstart your career: Work one-on-one with your advisor to develop and follow your career path from student internships to post-graduation employment. Build your professional network and presentation/interview skills at industry conferences and events. Our undergraduates complete an internship before their senior year— just one of the reasons more than 90% of our graduates achieve placement into physical therapy and medical school.
Get engaged: Apply interest in exercise science practical problems by getting involved with the Enterprise Program—teams of undergraduate students working on real-world products and research for industry. The H-STEM Enterprise is popular with exercise science majors. Or get involved with any number of student organizations—over 70 sports clubs, Pre-Health Association, and more.

Tomorrow Needs You

Supercharge your analytical skills to meet the demands of a technology-driven society at a flagship public research university powered by science, technology, engineering, and math. Graduate with the theoretical knowledge and practical experience needed to solve real-world problems and succeed in academia, research, and tomorrow's high-tech business landscape.

College of Sciences and Arts

The College of Sciences and Arts is a community of faculty, staff, and students committed to excellence and driven by our passion for education, outreach, research, and creativity across the social and natural sciences, humanities, and the arts. Uniquely situated in the heart of Michigan's R1 flagship technological university, we specialize in human-centered potential and discovery-based learning designed to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. Knowing that every student at Michigan Tech will pass through our doors, our college strives to be at the forefront of interdisciplinary collaborations that lead to breakthrough solutions.

Our students gain a profound understanding of social and cultural contexts through experiential learning and innovative research. We welcome you to be part of our caring, expansive college community, with 32 undergraduate and 24 graduate degrees to choose from.

The opportunities in Michigan Tech's College of Sciences and Arts are limitless. Transform into a civic leader ready to contribute to a sustainable future. Lead and participate in action-based experiences that are critical to the start of a fulfilling career. Job-shadow at a local hospital or veterinary clinic while preparing for a career in health. Design sound and lighting for a regional production. Conduct community forums on the implications of artificial intelligence. Work to purify vaccines. Study the impact of social media on society. Research the mysteries of space and galaxies beyond our universe. Explore transforming abandoned iron and copper mines into giant batteries. Understand freshwater ecosystem health. Document the nature of changes in cognitive function and motor behavior in aging and dementia.

At Michigan Tech, your academic growth is supported by a variety of learning centers, along with our Humanities Digital Media Zone and Writing Center. Model climate in the only cloud chamber of its kind. Take part in interdisciplinary health research in our state-of-the-art H-STEM Complex. Create amazing sights and sounds in our visual art, sound, and theatre performance spaces.

Undergraduate Majors in Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology

Not sure which major is the right fit? No problem. Browse the entire list of College of Sciences and Arts majors. Or, give yourself time and declare the General Sciences and Arts major, which lets you decide when you arrive on campus. To learn more, speak to an academic advisor.

Student Learning Goals

When you complete our Bachelor of Science in Sports and Fitness Management degree program, you can expect to achieve the following:

Fundamental knowledge of the science and disciplines that comprise the field: biology, exercise science, health, sports and exercise psychology, and business.
Cultural awareness of differences and a sensitivity to varying cultural beliefs, learning styles, cultural backgrounds, and diverse physical, emotional, and personal goals and needs.
Demonstrated ability to apply critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Well-developed writing skills and oral and interpersonal communication skills.
Familiarity with the rules of scientific writing, plagiarism, citation, and literature review.
Fundamental knowledge of a variety of technologies and an appreciation for civic engagement in the local community.

"I am grateful to be starting my career in college athletic business administration and I look forward to continuing to learn in my role and grow."Jamie Dompier '18, BS Sports and Fitness Management