Sport Studies

Sport Studies Programs at Reinhardt University

McCamish School of Business & Professions

Bachelor | Concentration | Minor | On Campus

The Sport Studies Program is designed to develop graduates with a broad cultural perspective of sport, with practical skills suitable for employment in sport-related settings, and with ethical and moral characteristics suitable for assuming leadership roles in contemporary society.

Students pursuing a Sport Studies complete sport studies core classes and required to complete a minor in another academic discipline.

Choose from three options for your Sport Studies at RU:

Bachelor of Science in Sport Studies
Sport Studies Minor
Sport Studies Concentration in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program

What You’ll Learn at RU

Students pursuing a Sport Studies Degree will receive personalized instruction from faculty with advanced degree and extensive industry experience. Students will learn through hands-on experience including real-world projects, simulations, and internship experiences.

Students graduating with a degree in Sport Studies should be able to:

Communicate effectively in academic courses and internship/practicum placements as evidenced by written, spoken, and visual examples.
Exhibit personal integrity and leadership skills as evidenced by documented experiences in academic courses and internship/practicum placements.
Recognize moral and ethical issues associated with sport (from contemporary and historical perspectives).
Analyze social, cultural, and historical factors influencing the development of sport organizations, and the decision-making processes for sport leaders in those organizations.
Work collaboratively and in leadership roles in a sport-related professional career setting.

Sport Studies Classes You’ll Take

Sport History
Sport Marketing
Sport Sales
Sport Facility and Event Management
Professional Development
Sport Administration in College Athletics
Sport in Society
Internship

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Careers in Sport Studies

$52,940

Average annual salary for people working in the sport’s industry as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics

A degree in sport studies prepares you for jobs such as:

Athletic Coaching
Athletic Director
Parks and Recreation
Sport Sales
Event Management
Professional and Minor League Sports
Sport Marketing Specialist
Facility Operations Manager
Fitness Manager

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Sport Studies Program Details

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