Sport Management Major

The Human Performance and Sport Studies department at Idaho State University offers a baccalaureate degree in Physical Education with a Sport Management emphasis. In completing the program, candidates will gain skills necessary to become qualified sport managers.
B.S. Physical Education, with a Sport Management Emphasis
Preparing professional educators for leadership and management in sport organizations
- Physical Education Graduation Requirements
- Physical Education Core (12 credits)
- Sport Management Emphasis (43 credits)
- Objective 1: Understand and appreciate physical education and sport setting (13 credits)
- Objective 2: Develop leadership and management skills (12 credits)
- Objective 3: Understand and interpret business setting (12 credits)
- Objective 4: Obtain practical experience in field of sport management (3 credits)
Career Opportunities
- Sport Marketing
- Sport Law
- Sport Finance
- Sports Media
- Sports Broadcasting
- Sales Representative
- Facility Manager
- Community Relations Coordinator
- Promotions Manager
- Sports Recruiter
- Coach
- Business Operations Manager
- Sports Agent
- Player Personnel
- Scout
- Athletic Administration
- Personal Relations Director
- Game day Operations Director
- Account Manager
- Ticket and Sponsorship Director
- Athletic Director
- Sports Information Director
- Race Management
- National Sport Governing Bodies
- Local Sport Governing Bodies
- Resort Management
- Retail Associate/Management
- Health/Fitness Club Management
Marketable Skills
- Organization
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
- Human Relations
- Leadership
- Instructional Skills
- Motivational Skills
- Computer-Based Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Managerial Skills
- Demonstration Skills
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Sports Injuries - Care and Prevention
- Knowledge of Health and Wellness
- Knowledge of Motor Skills Learning
- Program design and implementation