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Students in the sport administration program receive in-depth training in a variety of sports as well as the fundamentals of the business side of this field. Courses cover various forms of exercise including golf, tennis, football, soccer and swimming with studies also geared towards injury management, coaching and movement science. The curriculum includes topics such as legal and ethical issues, promotion and analytics, and venue management.
The laboratories used in technical training immerse students in the study of exercise physiology, cardiovascular control, biomechanics and group fitness and training. These facilities are especially useful for the application of kinesiology as an administrator of sports teams and athletic departments.
Bachelor of Science, Sport Administration
The undergraduate major in Drawing can be accomplished by fulfilling the requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree.
- Total Degree Requirements: 120 credit hours
- University Core Curriculum: 39 credit hours
- Major Requirements: 57 credit hours
- Electives: 24 credit hours
Check out the undergraduate Curricular Guide which helps you outline what courses you would want to take each semester for all four years. View all related undergraduate courses.
Minor in Sport Administration
As a supplement to a sport administration degree, students can earn a minor in coaching with the completion of eight courses geared towards the studies of kinesiology and how it applies to coaching at both youth and collegiate levels. This minor prepares non-teaching education students for certification, through the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), to coach at educational institutes in Illinois.Courses cover topics such as motor behavior, athletic training, conduct of athletics, psychological and social aspects of sports, and biomechanics of human movement. A practicum course, in the sport chosen, is also required for completion of the coaching minor and focuses on either aquatics, special populations, coaching, dance, exercise science or teaching sports.
Student Organization
The Organization of Sport and Exercise Science is the registered student organization (RSO) at SIU for both undergraduate and graduate kinesiology students alike. The RSO focuses on three main components to further enhance the students’ experience and open doors professionally and socially.
Members receive professional guidance with insight into internship and volunteer opportunities as well as upcoming job openings in various locations and careers. Students also receive educational guidance in the pursuit of certifications, workshops and field events. Socially, the RSO for kinesiology students provides interaction between faculty members and students to foster lasting professional relationships.
The sport administration program also collaborates with John A. Logan College and the SIH Cancer Institute in the Strong Survivors Exercise and Nutrition Program for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers. This outreach endeavor provides an opportunity for students to serve the local community as fitness pre-professionals. The Strong Survivors program is an ideal way to gain experience in rehabilitative fitness while assisting cancer survivors.
Internships
Before the completion of a Bachelor of Science Degree sport administration students must complete an internship in one of six concentrations. This course can be taken in aquatics, special populations, coaching, dance, exercise science or teaching sports. The practicum course provides professionally supervised technical applications of each topic for students to gain a better understanding of the specialized field of study chosen.
Scholarships
Sport administration students may apply for one of the many scholarships available in the kinesiology department. These awards are based on a number of personal and scholastic factors. Several of the scholarships available have academic requirements as well as a focus on particular areas of public service and distinct interests in a variety of sports. Scholarships are also available for students based on athletic performance and training achievements.
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Career Opportunities
With a combined knowledge of the administrative side of the sports industry as well as training in fitness and kinesiology, sport administration graduates find employment fostering team success and the day-to-day operation of the facilities they use. Careers for graduates of the sport administration program are wide ranging and offer a variety of settings both on and off the field.
As active members of team training and facility operations, sport administration graduates find success as athletic coaches at the youth, collegiate and professional level, athletic directors and facility managers for sports venues. These positions are in constant demand within the industry and require a knowledge of both kinesiology and its administrative components.
The Bachelor of Science in sport administration uniquely prepares students for the business side of the sports industry, too. Administrative and professional opportunities are available as marketing consultants, contract negotiation managers, athletic development specialists and public relations. These careers require the knowledge of both sports and kinesiology as well as the legal, ethical, business and psychological aspects of the industry.