Students personalize their degree by choosing the track that best aligns with their interests and career goals.
Sport Leadership and Management (B.A.E.)
What can you do with this degree?
Our Bachelor of Arts in Sport Leadership and Management (SLaM) program prepares students to lead people, manage organizations, and drive success across today’s sport industry. Through leadership development, business coursework, and hands-on learning, students build the skills to lead teams, solve organizational challenges in the sport industry, and make strategic decisions.
This program is ideal for students who are passionate about sport and want to turn that passion into a meaningful career. It provides the knowledge, practical experience, and industry connections to help shape the future of sport. Students also complete 300 hours of supervised practicum experience, applying classroom learning in professional sport settings.
Program Details
Degree Type: Bachelor of Arts in Education
Delivery Method: On Campus, In-Person
Scholarship Information: Student Scholarships and Awards
Practicum Sites Contact Info: KHP 477 Sport Leadership and Management
Customize your degree with one of two specialized tracks
People, Teams, and Culture
Great sport organizations are built by great people. Learn how to lead people, develop talent, and build positive cultures that help sport organizations succeed.
Strategy, Operations, and Administration
Behind every successful team is a successful business. Learn how sport organizations generate revenue, create exceptional fan experiences, and drive organizational success.
What you'll study
Below is a template that outlines the typical course progression for this major. Actual progression may vary based on factors such as AP/IB credits, dual enrollment, transfer credits, individual academic readiness. A College of Education academic advisor will help develop a path to graduation that is best suited for you.
Year 1
Semester 1 (16 hours)
- UK Core – Composition & Communication I: CIS or WRD 110 (3)
- UK Core – Quantitative Foundations (3)
- UK Core – Arts and Creativity (3)
- UK Core – Global Dynamics (3)
- KHP 151 – Introduction to Kinesiology and Health Promotion (1)
- KHP 277 – Career and Professional Development in Sport (3)
Semester 2 (15–16 hours)
- UK Core – Composition & Communication II: CIS or WRD 111 (3)
- UK Core – Statistical Inferential Reasoning (3–4)
- UK Core – Humanities (3)
- UK Core – Natural/Physical/Mathematical Sciences (3)
- General Elective (3)
Year 2
Semester 3 (15 hours)
- UK Core – Social Science (3)
- UK Core – Community, Culture, and Citizenship in the U.S. (3)
- HMT 120 – Introduction to Hospitality Management and Tourism (3)
- General Electives (6)
Semester 4 (15 hours)
- KHP 200 – History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport (3)
- KHP 280 – Introduction to Coaching (3)
- EDL 402 – Principles of Leadership (3)
- MGT 301 – Introduction to Managing Organizations (3)
- General Elective (3)
Year 3
Semester 5 (15 hours)
- KHP 300 – Psychology and Sociology of Physical Education and Sport (3) (GCCR)
- KHP 301 – Sociocultural Issues in Sport (3)
- KHP 320 – Legal and Policy Issues in Sport (3)
- KHP 321 – Revenue Generation in Sport (3)
- General Elective (3)
Semester 6 (15 hours)
- KHP 322 – Sport Facility and Event Management (3)
- KHP 473 – Management of Sport (3)
- KHP 474 – Global Sport (3)
- Track Requirement (3)
- General Elective (3)
Year 4
Semester 7 (15 hours)
- KHP 475 – Leading Ethical Sport Organizations (3)
- KHP 476 – Research and Insights for Sport Organizations (3)
- KHP 477 – Practicum in Sport Leadership and Management (3)
- KHP 547 – Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (3)
- Track Requirement (3)
Semester 8 (15 hours*)
- KHP 477 – Practicum in Sport Leadership and Management (3)
- KHP 580 – Group Dynamics in Sport and Physical Activity (3)
- Track Requirement(s)*
- General Elective(s)*
Track Options
People, Teams, and Culture (9 credits)
- EDL 205 – The Reflective Leader: Ethics & Action
- EDL 403 – Leadership & Communication
- EDL 404 – Contemporary Leadership Applications
Strategy, Operations, and Administration (12 credits)
- ACC 200 – Introduction to Accounting for Decision Makers
- ECO 201 – Principles of Economics I
- CPT/LST 425 – Project Management
- MKT 300 – Marketing Management
* Track requirements and elective hours vary based on the selected track. Students complete 120-121 total credit hours, depending on their UK Core mathematics requirement.
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