BA in Sports and Wellness Management

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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!

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!

Personal

Practical

Biblical

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.

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.

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.

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
 
CAREER OUTCOMES
Wellness Counselor Sports Media
Athletic Director Sports Facility Management
Sports Marketing Recreation Director
Athletic Trainer

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