Starting in Fall 2023 Augusta University will offer a new Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management degree that will provide students with coursework specific to sports-related businesses and prepare students to work in high-level competitive sports settings.
The Department of Kinesiology offers undergraduate and graduate level programs in kinesiology. Our faculty and staff are committed to high impact practice within the context of a caring community, and produce innovative research that seeks to address matters related to physical health, intellectual growth and ethical development. Simply put, we are invested in developing good, decent, thoughtful people who can make our world a healthier place in which to live.
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Timely Career Opportunities
Kinesiology – the study of physical movement – has surged in popularity and is predicted to continue to grow in societal relevance. Augusta University students can choose from sports-related careers such as coaching and fitness instruction; or they can prepare for a career in health professions like physical therapy, occupational therapy, nutrition, health promotion and more.
Diverse Career Options
Our graduates go on to advanced graduate programs in medicine, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and more, and into careers like sports medicine, sports management and marketing, athletic training, physical education, health promotions and education, and more.
One-on-One Attention
Our dedicated faculty members come from a broad range of backgrounds and are eager to educate our students. With small class sizes, students can expect involved and accessible instructors.
Tailored to Your Interest
Enroll in the only Bachelor of Arts Sports Management Program offered in the state
of Georgia here at Augusta University.
This new tailored 4-year undergraduate degree will allow new students to embrace their
love of sports. Students will develop a logistical mindset to connect areas of sports
law, ethics, financial management, and marketing.
Potential Career Paths & Internships
The undergraduate program will prepare students to work in high-level competitive
settings such as professional teams, NCAA, and other sports businesses and organizations.
Our graduates will go on to work in careers that may include but are not limited to
working as a sports scout, athletic director, sports agent, sports business manager,
or sports facilities manager.
The internship program will include collegiate settings, semi-pro sports teams, professional
sports teams, and internationally famous sports venues.
Join Our Community
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts Sports Management Program will get firsthand
knowledge and advice from guest speakers and lecturers employed at some of the most
recognized sports entities in the world.
Students will also be able to combine sports management courses with classes in various
fields, including marketing, world languages, communication, psychology, and business.