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What Can I Do with a Major in…

Sport Administration

Sport administration is a growing field offering a variety of career opportunities. The explosive growth of athletics has created a serious need for individuals to manage and direct school, college, professional, and organizational programs. Graduates find positions managing fitness centers and sports facilities. Other opportunities are available in marketing sports programs, in sales for sporting goods manufacturers, or as athletic directors. Opportunities are also available in professional sports at the team level as well as at league headquarters. Marketing firms representing individual athletes or sponsoring major sports events present other career possibilities. Many sport administration majors attend graduate school to specialize in specific areas. Employment opportunities vary according to geographic location. The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to sport administration majors. Some will require additional education. For more information visit the Career Center in Lucina 220.

Advertising Director/Professional Sports
Aerobics Instructor
Athletic Trainer
Business Manager for Sports Team
Clubhouse Manager
Coach
Equipment Manager
Manufacturer’s Representative
Marketing Director
Payroll Administrator
Personal Trainer
Personnel Relations Director
Physical Education Instructor
Physical Therapist
Player Contract Manager
Professional Sports Agent
School Athletics Director
Special-Risk Insurance Agent for Sports, Athletics, and Recreation
Sporting Goods Salesperson
Sports and Fitness Nutritionist
Sports Attorney
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Traveling Secretary
Video Coordinator

Resources available in the Career Center, Lucina 220:

Career Opportunities in the Sports Industry (OCC 202)
Careers for Sports Nuts & Other Athletic Types (OCC PT 64)
Careers in Focus: Coaches & Fitness Professionals (OCC 199.45)
Careers in Focus: Sports (OCC 200.5)
College Majors Handbook (MAJ 6)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)
Opportunities in Sports and Fitness Careers (OCC 201)

Websites:

BSU Dept of Physical Education
Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center)
America’s Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org
IndianaINTERNnet: http://www.indianaintern.net/home.asp
Internships.com
Internships USA.com
Vault Career Insider
O*NET:
http://online.onetcenter.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Salary Wizard: http://www.salary.com
Volunteer Match: http://www.volunteermatch.org
Online Sports Career Center: http://www.onlinesports.com/pages/CareerCenter.html
Sports Careers: http://www.sportscareers.com

 

 

 

 

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