Course Summary

San Ignacio University’s Bachelor of Science in Sports and Fitness Management prepares leaders for the sports industry. Blending business and fitness science, it offers skills, leadership, and a global network to excel in this fast-growing field.

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Language
English/Spanish
Clock Hours
120 credits
Modality
online/hybrid
Duration
120 weeks or 8 semesters

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Sports and Fitness Management program is designed to prepare students for professional managerial positions in the sports and recreation industry. The student will be able to manage and supervise facilities and staff, as well as supervise sports programs and coordinate unique events. Graduates from the program will gain knowledge and skills that are important for any career in Sports and Fitness management.

Program outcomes

Upon completion of the Sports and Fitness Management program, students will:

  • Evaluate situations by considering reflective judgment, information analysis and plurality of opinions to solve problems in a creative and effective way.  
  • Use oral and written communication skills to understand, produce arguments, and express ideas clearly and coherently.  
  • Apply factual and conceptual knowledge based on the search for information, elaboration of inferences, and integration of ideas, as well as mathematical, logical, and statistical skills to interpret data, elaborate hypotheses, and produce the latest information.  
  • Apply knowledge and understanding of working as part of a team and / or leading it, cooperating in the responsibilities, organization, and execution of tasks to achieve the proposed objectives.  
  • Analyze ethical and social responsibility aspects in content and academic literature as social action, social relations, institutions, and social structures to integrate them into their future business activity.  
  • Develop knowledge and understanding of business management concepts and understanding of different disciplines related to business to have a clear organizational vision of organizations.  
  • Develop critical understanding and knowledge to identify, monitor, manage, and manipulate the business dynamics that drive sports and recreational organizations, prepared to meet various challenges in the areas of sports finance, management, and marketing.

Program Objectives

Students majoring in Sports and Fitness Management learn to identify, monitor, manage, and manipulate the business dynamics that drive sports and recreational organizations, prepared to meet various challenges in the areas of sports finance, management, and marketing.

Admission Requirements

Domestic Student         

  1. A completed signed and dated admission application.
  2. Application fee $85.00 (*) made payable to San Ignacio University. (non-refundable)
  3. Copy of high school diploma and or High School Transcripts, GED (General Education Diploma), or proof of post-secondary education. All documents and educational credentials, if they are not in English and must be translated and     evaluated by companies that are members of the National Association of     Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For a complete list of approved     evaluation services, please visit: www.naces.org  
  4. Copy of valid Government Issued Picture Identification (upon admissions).

International Student

  1. Completed signed and dated international application form.
  2. Application fee $85.00 (*) made payable to San Ignacio University (non-refundable)
  3. Financial statement or certified bank letter in English demonstrating full tuition funds available, along with living expenses capability to cover a minimum of one     year (12 months) of tuition and fees, books and supplies, living and any other necessary expenses during your studies. (Amounts must be in or converted to USD currency). A minimum of $23,000 USD
  4. Affidavit of support form if there is a sponsor and a copy of the sponsor’s ID.
  5. Copy of high school diploma and or High School Transcripts, GED (General Education Diploma), or proof of post-secondary education. All documents and educational credentials, if they are not in English and must be translated and     evaluated by companies that are members of the National Association of     Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For a complete list of approved     evaluation services, please visit: www.naces.org
  6. If a student’s native language is not English, proficiency in English must be established see below for policy.
  7. Copy of SEVIS / I-901 Receipt https://www.fmjfee.com      

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English Language Proficiency Requirements

The University requires all non-native English speakers to demonstrate a command of the English language that is necessary for success in college level classes taught in English. Student taking classes in Spanish are exempt from the English proficiency exams.

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