Health Promotion & Exercise Sciences

Bachelor of SCIENCE
SPORT & WELLNESS MANAGEMENT
- Sport Management

Sport Management Option

The B.S. in Sport and Wellness Management is an interdisciplinary degree with a dual focus in fitness and business management/ administration.

The sport management option is appropriate for students who want to move on to a career in athletic administration, sports information, working in professional sports, being a sports agent, work in sport ticket and merchandise sales, sports marketing, sports facilities/event management, and many more.

Program Goals

  1. Prepare students with the proficiencies to become life-long learners, and provide the skills needed to contribute to a healthy lifestyle, and improved quality of life for themselves and the people they educate.
  2. Provide a comprehensive and multidisciplinary academic curriculum that prepares its graduates for careers in a variety of health promotion and education fields.
  3. Prepare students to meet the standards set by state and national credentialing organizations for careers in health promotion and education.
  4. Provide a comprehensive and holistic approach to health promotion and education emphasizing the connection and interdependency of individuals, groups and organizations, and communities in promoting and maintain health.

Career Options

  • Sports Event Coordinator
  • Sports Marketing Specialist
  • Team Manager or General Manager
  • Athletic Director for schools and colleges
  • Sports Facilities Operations Manager
  • Sports PR Specialist
  • Sports Agent
  • Operations Coordinator

Internship Opportunities/Field Placements

  • WCSU Sports Information
  • WCSU Athletics, Athletic Director
  • Orange Theory Fitness
  • Smithtown High School Strength and Conditioning
  • Athlete Factory, Newtown
  • Highlife by Tom, Ridgefield
  • Worlds Gym Pawling, Pawling