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
Sports & Wellness Management Courses
| HUMAN PERFORMANCE & WELLNESS COURSES |
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| 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) |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
CAREER OUTCOMES |
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| Wellness Counselor | Sports Media | |
| Athletic Director | Sports Facility Management | |
| Sports Marketing | Recreation Director | |
| Athletic Trainer | ||
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