College of Education, Department of Kinesiology & Health Promotion Sport Leadership (B.A.) Non-Teaching
What can you do with this degree?
Prepare for a career in the multi-billion-dollar sport industry at a legendary university. This newly launched degree program equips students with the skills to take on leadership roles across a wide range of sport-related careers, including leagues, teams, sport marketing firms, event management companies, and sport federation bodies. The program is ideal for students driven by a passion for sport and a desire to thrive in competitive, dynamic environments. It provides the tools and connections to lead the future of sport.
Career options include:
- Athlete Representation
- Brand Manager for a Sports Product
- Coaching at all levels
- Community Relations Program Manager
- E-Gaming Analyst
- Esport development and leadership
- Equipment Manager for a Sports Team
- Event Management
- Fan Engagement Coordinator
- Gameday Operations Associate
- Recreation Management at all levels
- Scout for a Professional Sport Team
- Sport Agent
- Sport Management
- Sport Marketing
- Social Media Coordinator
- Sports Facility Manager
- Ticket Sales Representative
- Youth Sports Program Coordinator
Sport provides a variety of pathways for social mobility in the career landscape, with more than 54,000 annual job openings in sport in a given year.
Customize your program with one of three tracks
Careers
Focuses on developing both the leadership skills and career readiness needed to excel in the dynamic and competitive world of the sport industry and administration. This option combines elements of leadership theory, organizational management, communication, and strategic thinking. Students will complete a minimum of 17 hours of free electives and are encouraged to enroll in courses that will benefit career growth.
Gaming
Prepares you for a career in the emerging Esports and Gaming industry. You'll earn a degree in Sport Leadership, with a minor in Video Game Design and Development.
Entrepreneurs
You'll learn to develop new commercial ideas as an independent sport entrepreneur or corporate entrepreneur within a sport-related organization. You'll earn a degree in Sport Leadership with an undergraduate certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurial Thinking.
Meet the Faculty
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Kwame Agyemang George and Betty Blanda Endowed Professor in Sport Leadership, Director of the Future of Sport Institute (FoSI) |
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Rasheed Flowers Assistant Professor |
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Simran Kaur Sethi Assistant Professor of Sport Leadership |
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Marta Mack Lecturer |
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Justin Nichols Associate Professor |
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Tshepang Tshube Associate Professor |
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