Bachelor of Arts - Health and Human Kinetics - Sports and Exercise Management

To become a health and human kinetics expert, it’s essential that learning takes place in the field. At Ohio Wesleyan University, students master the theories of their field when they apply them to their life and to the lives of others. Opportunities such as hands-on coursework, field experience, travel-learning, and internships are built into the curriculum, and they start from their very first semester.

With courses in business and economics, this major prepares students for opportunities in a variety of fields that combine physical/sport activity with areas such as sport management, marketing, and retail fitness.

The Sport Management major prepares students for a successful career in sport management. Ohio Wesleyan University's curriculum includes business-related courses on which to build a solid foundation of business knowledge needed to help sport organizations be successful in a multi-billion dollar industry. Additionally, sport management-specific courses in the major will give them real-world and practical hands-on learning opportunities and prepare them for the variety of environments they may find in their future career.

Individuals who are interested in working in the sports industry and focusing on the business features that support the operation of sporting activities should pursue a degree in sports management. These degrees provide students with a solid understanding of sports and business and management and how these aspects work together. They receive instruction directly related to business topics in sports, and most programs include meaningful practical experiences related to managing sports organizations and/or sporting events. Experiential education internships within a variety of sport settings are encouraged, with a requirement to complete at least one sport administration internship prior to graduation.