The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Sport Management with a concentration in Sport Management prepares students for careers in both the public and private sector. The Adelphi program provides students for successful careers in the areas of sport marketing, sport finance, sport administration, and sports information director. Students gain valuable experience through their internship which is a key component of the program.
The sport management program is designed to enable students to:
- plan a sport management career
- network in the field of sport management
- become familiar with sports marketing, public relations, mass media, and technology
- gain proficiency in market analysis, budget preparation, and business management
- develop public speaking skills
- conduct formal research.
Students must complete 120 credits to earn a degree. The plan of study combines specialization courses with courses in business management and communication as follows:
| Sport Management Core |
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| Course# |
Course Title |
Credits |
| PED 100 |
Principles of Health and Physical Education |
3 |
| PED 205 |
Introduction to Sports Management |
3 |
| PED 275 |
Introduction to Sports Marketing |
3 |
| PED 290 |
Technology in HPE |
3 |
| PED 370 |
Aspects of Coaching |
3 |
| PED 375 |
Social Issues in Physical Education and Sports |
3 |
| PED 492 |
Practicum |
1-6 |
| PED 550 |
Sports Management Topics |
1 |
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| Sport Management Electives |
| Sports Management |
15 |
| Clusters (Business or Communications) |
12-24 |
|
| Additional Electives |
32 |
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| General Education Requirement |
34 |
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Total Credits: |
120 |
PE students must attain a grade of C- or higher to be eligible for continuance, practicum, or enrollment into 500-level courses.
Students are required to serve an internship with a sports management company, professional team, sports marketing firm, or school administration for a minimum of 200 hours. Acceptance of their internship application is contingent upon a satisfactory GPA and approval by a faculty committee.
Past internships include working with the NBA, NFL, Madison Square Garden, Nassau Coliseum, NY Power NY Islanders, Women Sports Foundation, Disney Corporation, minor league baseball team, NASCAR, sports marketing and promotion firms, and school and college athletic departments.
Contact
For more information, please contact:
Gregory Letter
Director
Woodruff Hall, Room 176
p - 516.877.4289
e - letter@adelphi.edu
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