B.S.,
Physical Education and Sport, Sports Administration
College of Health and Human Services
What You'll Do
Athletics and business team up to create a winning combination in the Physical Education and Sport—Sport Administration major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. In this degree program, you’ll take a core of major classes and a set of sport administration courses that will give you the foundation you’ll need for your career. You’ll also take classes to earn a minor in Business.
At IUP, you’ll enroll in classes such as Prevention and Care of Injuries to the Physically Active, Motor Behavior, Human Structure and Function, Aquatic Facilities Management, Law and Issues in Managing Sport, and Managing Facilities and Events in Sports. You’ll also take an internship. For your Business minor, you’ll study accounting, finance, marketing, and communications.
Many scholar-athletes at IUP combine their studies with their interest in sports. A Division II school, IUP is a respected competitor in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference in eight varsity sports for men and eleven for women. IUP also offers a variety of club and intramural sports.
What You'll Become
The Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and Sport—Sport Administration prepares you for a career in a management capacity within the sport industry. Graduates pursue jobs in college athletic departments, community recreation organizations, major- and minor-league sport franchises, commercial sport facilities, golf courses, gyms, and businesses that produce or sell sports equipment. This program does not lead to teacher certification for schools.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of fitness workers is expected to grow by 27 percent from 2006 to 2016, which is much faster than average employment growth. According to the study, more individuals and companies are becoming interested in fitness. The labor study also noted that many fitness, coaching, and personal training jobs are part time, but trainers can expand their hours by working at several facilities or for individual clients.
