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Sport Management

Program Overview
Courses

Don’t just stand on the sidelines — drive for success with a degree in sport management. Prepare for a career on the business side of the athletics and fitness industry. With its three major league teams and four Division I NCAA schools, Nashville is the perfect city for you to score shadowing experience, internships and jobs.

Study in a program that provides you with a comprehensive business education and the added exercise science knowledge to elevate your expertise. Hone skills and gain experience in the business, management and marketing aspects of the athletics and fitness industries.

Our unique degree is unlike anything you’ll find in middle Tennessee. Once you’ve learned all you can from our experienced and innovative faculty, go on to pursue an MBA or head straight into the workforce — you’ll be a strong candidate for whatever path you choose.

Program Foundations

The sport management curriculum is flexible. Basic exercise science and introductory business courses in economics, marketing and finance lay the foundation, as well a specialized course to introduce you to sport management. You’ll then choose from additional courses in social media, entrepreneurship, communication and business law. You’ll have the freedom to tailor the program to your own career goals with the guidance of an advisor.

Capstone Projects

Courses

Specific courses required:

AC 2503 - Financial Accounting
AC 2513 - Managerial Accounting
BY 2213 - Introductory Human Anatomy and Physiology
EC 2413 - Principles of Microeconomics
ENT 2503 - An Introduction to Business
ENT 4403 - Entrepreneur Finance
KIN 3363 - Biostatistics
KIN 2013 - Sports Sociology
KIN 2023 - Sport and Exercise Psychology
KIN 2203 - Foundations in Kinesiology
KIN 4323 - Administration of Exercise Related Programs
KIN 4502 - Seminar in Kinesiology
MA 1113 - College Algebra
MK 3503 - Principles of Marketing
PS 1113 - Introduction to Psychology
SPMG 2503 - Introduction to Sport Management
SPMG 2603 - Legal Issues in Sport Management
SPMG 3003 - Sport Management Practicum I
SPMG 3113 - Facilities and Event Management
SPMG 4003 - Sport Management Practicum II
ENT 4Xn3 - Special Topics in [Insert Area]
ENT 3543 - Entrepreneur Marketing
CO 4213 - Sport Reporting
KIN 2223 - Introduction to Coaching
MK 3403 - Internet and Social Medica Marketing
MK 3543 - Sales and Marketing

Note:

All students majoring in sport management must achieve a "C" or above in all department courses required for the sport management major.

Contact Information

Kinesiology

Ruth Henry
Professor and Department Chair, Kinesiology
(615) 966-5757
ruth.henry@lipscomb.edu

20:1

Student to faculty ratio

Job placement

With a top-tier university education on your resume, you’ll be in high demand, whether you choose to launch your career or begin graduate school. Most of our programs have a placement rate of at least 90 percent within six months of graduation.

Expert faculty, small class sizes

Learn from award-winning, experienced faculty who actually care about you. Our small class sizes allow us to get to know you personally. We lead an approachable community within our respective programs. Our faculty connections are the experts on their subject matter, too.

Nashville, TN

A big city. An even bigger opportunity. We consider Nashville, Tennessee an extension of our classroom, and as a leading city in many industries, that means you’ll gain experience and insight you won’t find anywhere else.

Our Faculty

Ruth Henry

Professor and Department Chair, Kinesiology

Long-tenured Lipscomb faculty member in exercise science, she teaches the statistics and research courses.
Meet Ruth Henry
Matthew Ruiz

Director of Grad Studies EXNS and Professor

Professional expertise in sport, exercise and performance psychology.
Meet Matthew Ruiz
Kent Johnson

Professor and Professor, Exercise Science Program Director

Cofounder of EXNS program Long-tenured Lipscomb faculty member in exercise physiology, leads the cardiovascular laboratory, and is a fellow in the ACSM.
Meet Kent Johnson
Jeremy Townsend

Associate Professor

Jeremy Townsend is currently an Assistant Professor in Exercise and Nutrition Science at Lipscomb University. He received his Bachelor's degree from Harding University where he was a captain of the...
Meet Jeremy Townsend

Career Paths

Recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Coaches and Scouts

Coaches teach amateur or professional athletes the skills they need to succeed at their sport. Scouts look for new players and evaluate their skills and likelihood for success at the college, amateur, or professional level. Many coaches also are involved in scouting.

Recreation Workers

Recreation workers design and lead activities to help people stay active, improve fitness, and have fun. They work with groups in summer camps, fitness and recreational sports centers, nursing care facilities, nature parks, and other settings. They may lead such activities as arts and crafts, sports, music, dramatics, or games.