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SPORTS AND WELLNESS MANAGEMENT

Deerfield, IL

WHY STUDY SPORTS & WELLNESS MANAGEMENT AT TIU?

Exercise science and sport management theories will only get you so far. Opportunities to apply that knowledge in real-life situations is what gets you to the home stretch. Trinity has a variety of internship options that will give you the experience necessary to succeed in whatever sport and wellness management position you choose!

WHERE YOU STUDY MATTERS

Trinity is located in a peaceful wooded setting, just 25 miles north of downtown Chicago. This prime location offers some of the nation’s best school districts, a variety of ministry organizations, and 12 Fortune 500 companies within 12 miles of campus to apply practically what you are learning in the classroom. In addition, Trinity is close to many coffee shops, restaurants, cultural experiences, and recreational activities when you need a break from the books!

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE ME TO EARN MY DEGREE?

Generally students complete their Sport and Wellness Management major in 3-4 years. Major requirements total a minimum of 61 hours. This includes 26 hours of Sport and Wellness Management core curriculum including 16 hours of Human Performance and Wellness, 4 hours of Biology, 3 hours of English, and 3 hours of Psychology. You will also need to choose an emphasis in either Sport Management or Health and Wellness.

DID YOU KNOW?

As a Sport and Wellness Management major, you’ll see that education is not just limited to the classroom. Experience hands-on learning that fully prepares you for sport safety and emergencies as well as business management, interpersonal communication, athletic training and more!

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

The Sport and Wellness Management major is designed to prepare you for a variety of career opportunities available in corporate or community settings. Wellness counseling, personal fitness/ performance training, recreation/athletic director, sports marketing, sports media, and sports facility management are among the many possible career fields available to you as a Sport and Wellness Management major. Courses such as sport safety training, health and wellness, business communication, accounting, marketing and fitness will lay a strong foundation of knowledge to get you started.

PERSONAL. PRACTICAL. BIBLICAL.

At Trinity, you’ll be equipped to think critically and biblically in every area of life as you are challenged to apply your faith to your coursework and classroom conversations. And instead of approaching general education as a checklist of courses to be completed, Trinity’s distinctive educational approach gives you the freedom to choose courses that are most interesting and relevant to you. Working closely with your faculty advisor, you can select from electives to enhance your major, apply toward a minor, create a double major, or simply experience something new. The choices are yours! All along the way, you’ll be cared for and supported, ensuring that you make the most of your college experience.

COURSEWORK:

Major requirements total a minimum of 61 hours. This includes 26 hours of Sport and Wellness Management core curriculum including 16 hours of Human Performance and Wellness, 4 hours of Biology, 3 hours of English, and 3 hours of Psychology. You will also need to choose an emphasis in either Sport Management or Health and Wellness. Enjoy interesting and engaging courses such as:

Foundations of Human Performance and Wellness
Team Sports
Principles of Management

SEE REQUIRED COURSES

Sports & Wellness Management Courses

HUMAN PERFORMANCE & WELLNESS COURSES
Course	Title	Credits
HS 165	Responding to Emergencies and Sport Safety Training	3 hours
HPW 180	Introduction to Health and Wellness	3 hours
HPW 190	Foundations of Human Performance and Wellness	3 hours
HPW 228X	Sport and Wellness Psychology	3 hours
HPW 334	Management of Sport and Wellness	3 hours
HPW 490	Seminar in Human Performance and Wellness	1 hour
Biology Course
BIO 140	Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology	4 hours
English Course
ENG 210X	Business Communication	3 hours
Psychology Course
PSY 140	Introduction to Psychology	3 hours

SPORT MANAGEMENT EMPHASIS (36 HOURS)
Course	Title	Credits
BUS 111	Principles of Management	3 hours
BUS 113	Principles of Marketing	3 hours
BUS 115	Human Resources Management	3 hours
BUS 221	Principles of Accounting I	3 hours
BUS 223	Managerial Accounting and Analysis	3 hours
COM 140	Introduction to Public Relations	3 hours
HPW 320	Sports Operations	3 hours
HPW 430	Sports Law and Ethics	3 hours
HPW 446	Field Internship	3 hours
Select one of the following:
BUS 334	Advertising
BUS 346	Organizational Behavior
BUS 352	Compensation and Benefits
BUS 353	Management of Change
BUS 373X	Nonprofit Financial Management
Select two of the following:
GPH 385	Digital Storytelling
COM 204	Mass Communication
COM 281	Social and Interactive Media Strategies
COM 383	Writing for Digital Contexts

HEALTH AND WELLNESS EMPHASIS (35 HOURS)
Course	Title	Credits
HPWA 104	Beginning Weight Training	1 hour
HPWA 204	Advanced Weight Training	1 hour
HPW 220	Practicum in Sport and Wellness Management	3 hours
HPW 224	Team Sports	3 hours
HPW 446	Field Internship	12 hours
HS 201	Physiology of Exercise	3 hours
HS 202	Nutrition	3 hours
HS 251	Kinesiology	3 hours
Psychology Course
PSY 220	Interpersonal Skills Training	3 hours
Business Course – select one of the following:
BUS 111	Principles of Management	3 hours
BUS 113	Principles of Marketing	3 hours
BUS 115	Human Resources Management	3 hours
BUS 221	Principles of Accounting I	3 hours