Spotlight: American Military University: Sports Management

Sports Management:

• B.S. in Sports and Health Sciences
• M.S. in Sports Management

“My degree has helped me in both my military and civilian careers - and the online format gave me the flexibility I needed while deployed.”- col. William Wenger

American Military University: Sports Management

Do you love sports? Are you an athlete who wants to keep working in the industry after you retire from active competition? Maybe you're an armchair coach who calls all the right plays--or maybe you always have the best team in your fantasy league. How can you get someone to pay you for your favorite hobby?

Consider a career in sports management. The multi-billion-dollar sports industry always needs skilled athletic trainers, managers, coaches, doctors and nurses, physical therapists, recreation and fitness experts, and even healthcare administrators. You may be a Monday morning quarterback or a real one--either way, the best choice for a long-term career in sports is on the management and industry side.

A career in sports requires dedication, and not just from the players. Irregular work hours and travel are often involved. Someone else's athletic performance will always affect your bottom line, whether you're on the sidelines, in the clinic or running the front office. But the rewards are considerable, especially for those who have a passion for sport. There are about 235,000 coaches, umpires and other sports professionals in the U.S. today, and few of them would trade their exciting careers for a desk job.

Getting Your Degree in Sports Management

American Military University, a leading online institution, offers two online degrees in sports and sports management: a Bachelor of Science in Health and Sports Sciences, and a Master of Science in Sports Management. AMU's experienced faculty and dedicated staff make it easy for military servicemembers and other working professionals to prepare for a job in the sports industry.

"The Sports Management and the Health and Sports Sciences programs allows individuals the opportunity to study, research, and learn in an asynchronous environment which lets them continue their professional and personal lives," says academic program manager Brian Freeland, who runs the two programs. "Our instructors are leaders in the sports industry who teach valuable practical principles that can be applied to the sports setting."

Bachelor of Science in Sports and Health Sciences

The Sports and Health Sciences degree covers the physical and mental aspects of recreation, sports, health, and wellness. You'll learn the basics and then focus on a specialized area of interest, such as:

• Sports management
• Athletic performance
• Coaching
• Pre-sports medicine

Students in the BS degree program will take general education classes in addition to sports science courses. The goal of the Bachelor of Science in Sports and Health Sciences is to produce graduates who can:

• Understand nutrition, human anatomy, physiology, health, and kinesiology
• Apply their knowledge of psychology, training, and conditioning to the professional arena
• Understand the regulatory and legal issues related to amateur and professional sports
• Use fundamental management principles and practices to operate sports and recreation facilities
• Understand the philosophical, sociological, historical, and political aspects of sport
• Evaluate human behavior in sports and fitness
• Confidently pursue a career in sports management, coaching, or health and fitness management

The bachelor's degree qualifies graduates for a variety of sports and health careers. It can also serve as a general-purpose college degree, leading to further study or careers in many related areas.

Master of Science in Sports Management

The MS is designed for college graduates who are interested in sports administration, management, and coaching. You'll study fundamentals of the sports industry, the relationship between sports and society, and specific topics in public relations, sports law, marketing, advertising, finance, and economics. Students may specialize in an area of particular interest, such as:

• Coaching tactics and theories
• Sports administration
• Management principles
• Business administration

The Master of Science degree program is intended to produce graduates who can:

• Use various research methods to address sports management problems.
• Develop research proposals and present conclusions.
• Assess the social and economic factors that affect today's sports industry.
• Use proven financial techniques to develop sports-related enterprises.
• Apply PR and marketing strategies to sports business.
• Analyze the relationship of sports to contemporary business and culture, by studying its history.
• Evaluate and apply relevant legal, ethical and business tenets to the field of sports management.

Why Choose AMU?

"I'm a better physician and personal trainer thanks to my online sports management bachelor's degree from American Military University," says alumna Gabrielle Denize Newsam, M.D. "The knowledge I gained in my nutrition class and my training and conditioning class has proven invaluable in how I treat my patients. I'm also now closer to achieving my ultimate goal - to earn a sports medicine position with a college or professional team. AMU's program has it all -- knowledgeable professors, flexible online format, eight-week courses and affordable tuition. It was perfect for me."

At American Military University, we're committed to making your academic experience a great one. We'll help you schedule your studies around your work and personal life.

Originally designed for the hectic lives of soldiers, AMU offers 100% online education to a wide variety of students who need the flexibility and convenience of online learning. Our students "attend" class from over 130 countries; thousands of them are active-duty, deployed servicemembers. There are no set class times, so you can log in and complete your assignments when it's convenient for you.

A Top-Quality Professional Education

AMU schedules courses to meet the needs of busy working adults, inside and outside the military. New classes begin each month, because we know your life doesn't revolve around the traditional school year. Many eight- and 16-week courses enable you to take more intense classes when your schedule allows.

Our expert instructors will share their real-world experience with you. Many of them serve as executives in government, business and non-profit organizations, such as the State Department, the United Nations, the Department of Homeland Security, the CIA, NSA, FEMA and more.

AMU is a member institution of the American Public University System (APUS), which is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association and nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission, Distance Education and Training Council.