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Education and Training for Sports Careers

With numerous sports career opportunities, there are many paths to success. You'll find information here on sports degree programs, graduate programs, and specific athletic skill training, for instance umpire schools.

San Diego State Sports MBA

San Diego State University offers students a chance to earn a master of business administration degree with a concentration in sports.

Sports Psychology Programs

A brief outline of sports psychology programs.

Making the Most of Your Sports Career Internship

Selecting the right sports career internship for you can go a long way toward getting your foot in the industry's door.

Schools Offer Online Opportunities for Sports Degrees

More schools are offering opportunities to pursue sports career degrees online.

Get Started in Your Sports Career

Depending on the sports career, the needed preparation can vary widely. These articles will help you find the best sports career for you while offering ideas on how to prepare for that career.

School Just Start of Sports Career Preparation

In sports careers, higher education is just the start of preparation. It is important to find out-of-school activities to build your experience.

Temple University School of Tourism and Hospitality Management

Temple University not only offers undergraduate study in sports management, but students can continue their education at the master's and doctorate levels.

Washington puts focus on college sports administration

The University of Washington offers a master's program that focuses on running an intercollegiate athletic program.

UNC Charlotte Offers Motorsports Elective

Located in a NASCAR hotbed, the University of North Carolina Charlotte offers sports management and marketing as part of its MBA program.

Seton Hall Boasts Experienced Faculty

Thanks in part to its prime location, Seton Hall University's Center for Sport Management in the Stillman School of Business is an attractive option for sports career preparation.

University of Central Florida, DeVos Sport Business Management

The University of Central Florida, DeVos Sport Business Management program gives students the opportunity to earn a master's degree in sport business management.

University of San Francisco Sport Management Graduate Program

An overview of the University of San Francisco Sport Management Program, which caters to working professionals.

Education Requirements for Sports Management and Marketing

There is no single recipe for successful preparation for a career in sports management but the following article looks at some of the best paths to future success.

Marquette Law School Offers Sports Certificates

A profile of the Marquette University Law School's Sports Law program, which offers a broad, well-rounded curriculum in the study of many legal disciplines applied to various aspects of the sports industry.

Ohio University Sports Administration Program

Ohio University is known as the cradle of college athletic directors because of its well-established sports administration program. The Sports Administration program at Ohio University includes an undergraduate program and a graduate program.

Golf Academy of America

While there are traditional college paths to a career in golf, the Golf Academy of America offers specific study in preparation for jobs in the $76-billion-a-year industry.

University of Arizona, Race Track Industry Program

The University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program prepares students for careers in the pari-mutuel racing sports, like horse racing and greyhound racing.

Kentucky Jockey School Trains Potential Riders

Retired Racing Hall of Fame Jockey Chris McCarron serves as executive director of the North American Racing Academy in Lexington, Kentucky. The school offers an associate's degree through the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.
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