Sport Administration

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Sport Administration

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Sport Administration

Learn the business side of sports and recreation.

Sport Administration major and minor

The Sport Administration program at 桃花视频 prepares you for success in the fast-paced sport industry through a dynamic, career-focused curriculum. Whether you pursue a major or minor, you’ll gain hands-on experience while learning from expert faculty and experienced sport professionals who are invested in your success. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in the region’s largest student-led one-day sport symposium, connecting with industry leaders and expanding your professional network.

Learning extends beyond the classroom through internships, mentoring, May Term travel courses, and involvement in student organizations. These experiences help you apply your knowledge, develop leadership and communication skills, and build a strong r茅sum茅.

Whether your goal is graduate school or launching your career after graduation, 桃花视频’s Sport Administration program provides the knowledge, practical experience, and professional connections to help you succeed in careers across the sport industry.

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Sport Administration Program Mission Statement

Sport management majors at 桃花视频 will be exposed to a rigorous and current curriculum in an environment that fosters a commitment to the college鈥檚 mission statement and a respect for human dignity. Students accepted into the program after fulfilling the requirements via an application process will be led through interaction with faculty and industry professionals and practical experiential learning opportunities including a capstone; and will develop their content knowledge, professional dispositions, ethical-decision making, reflective thinking, and communication skills as they prepare to be agents of change in diverse roles within the sport industry through graduate studies, professional opportunities, and their personal lives.

Why 桃花视频 for Sport Administration?

What Will I Learn?

You鈥檒l gain a solid foundation in key areas such as sport economics, finance, history, leadership, law, and marketing. Hands-on internships, group and individual projects with real sport partners, and visits with sport practitioners, complement your coursework

As a Sport Administration student at 桃花视频, you鈥檒l engage with a relevant curriculum and practical experience designed to prepare you for impactful roles across the sport industry.

Great internship experiences

桃花视频 students gain hands-on experience through internships with some of the region鈥檚 top sports organizations, including the Iowa Cubs, Iowa Wild, Iowa Wolves, Sporting KC, and the Principal Charity Golf Classic. Many of these opportunities have led directly to full-time careers.

Finding Your Path

I know I made the right choice going to 桃花视频. I had no idea which niche of sports administration I wanted to pursue initially. Now I know that I love event management and operations. That鈥檚 been the biggest take away.

Elise Boulton 鈥�24

- Sport Administration Major

Explore Opportunities Beyond the Classroom

Interested in the unique opportunities the department has to offer? See more opportunities and experiences that will shape your future at 桃花视频.

Health and Exercise Club

As a member of the Health & Exercise Science Club, you can attend professional meetings of organizations in your specific field. Conference attendance has included travel within Iowa and across the country. Recent conferences were held in Washington, D.C., and Chicago.

Internships

Hands-on experience is at the heart of this program. Students complete two required internships, gaining real-world experience with organizations such as the Iowa Cubs, Iowa Wild, local school districts, parks and recreation departments, community nonprofits, and other sport and recreation organizations. These opportunities help students build professional skills, expand their networks, and graduate with the practical experience employers value.

May Term Courses

May Term courses take learning beyond the classroom through immersive travel experiences. Students visit sport and recreation organizations, tour professional facilities, meet with industry leaders, and attend sporting events. Each course is designed to provide firsthand insight into the industry while helping students build professional connections and explore a variety of career opportunities.