Bachelor of Science in Sport Studies - Coaching Education Concentration

University of Akron

The Sport Studies major prepares you to work in: professional, collegiate and high school sport administration, university-based recreational sport management, community-based parks and recreation, a multitude of opportunities in the sport and leisure industry. The School of Exercise and Nutrition Science, located in InfoCision Stadium, offers a variety of resources for its students, including: state-of-the-art laboratory and equipment required for knowledge base learningopportunities to aid faculty in a variety of research projects, Real World Experience.Required practicum experience for each student, minimum of 150 hoursService learning built into courseworkCollaboration with professionals in the sport and recreation industry.A bachelor’s degree in sport studies with a concentration in sport management or coaching education paves the way to a variety of career opportunities in the sport and recreation industry that involve leadership, management, coaching, programming, marketing, selling and legal aspects.

College of Health and Human Sciences