Sports & Fitness Management Degree

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Why Pursue Sport & Fitness Administration?

What do you get when you combine a knowledge of the human body with business acumen? You have a professional ready to take on countless career opportunities or postgraduate studies. Piedmont University sports & fitness administration (SFAD) majors acquire a wealth of knowledge that can be used to assist others in obtaining and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, as well as an understanding of how to build and support a business.

Sport & fitness administration is a winning combination for boundless career pursuits, including running outpatient wellness facilities, leading community and commercial fitness and recreation centers, equipment sales, and coaching/teaching. This degree also helps prepare you for an advanced degree: Sports & fitness administration graduates complete the prerequisites to enter Piedmont’s MBA program – allowing them to continue advanced studies in sports administration, coaching, or public health.

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How a Piedmont Sport & Fitness Administration Degree Prepares You

Combine fundamental knowledge of the human body with business training to gain an understanding that leads to career and advanced educational opportunities.
Learn how to conduct health and fitness assessments and create, conduct, and assess sport and fitness programming.
Qualify for Piedmont’s MBA program.

Career Opportunities

A Sport & Fitness Administration degree from Piedmont University opens doors for professional pursuits including but not limited to:

Education

A degree in Sport & Fitness Administration builds knowledge in health, leadership, and physical development—key elements for a career in Education. This foundation prepares professionals to promote student wellness, lead physical education programs, and support academic environments focused on lifelong fitness and growth.

Coaching

A degree in Sport & Fitness Administration offers essential training in athletic performance, leadership, and team management—ideal for a career in Coaching. This foundation prepares professionals to develop athletes' skills, foster teamwork, and lead programs that inspire growth both on and off the field.

Rehabilitation Centers

A degree in Sport & Fitness Administration provides a strong background in physical health, exercise science, and program management—essential for working in Rehabilitation Centers. This foundation helps professionals support recovery plans, design fitness-based therapies, and promote holistic well-being for individuals regaining strength and mobility.

Mental Health Facilities

A degree in Sport & Fitness Administration offers valuable knowledge in wellness promotion, stress management, and physical activity—important components in Mental Health Facilities. This foundation supports the integration of movement-based therapies and health programs that contribute to emotional balance and overall mental well-being.

Sport Law

A degree in Sport & Fitness Administration provides foundational knowledge in athletics, management, and legal aspects of the sports industry—key for a career in Sport Law. This background helps professionals navigate contracts, compliance, and governance within athletic organizations and institutions.

Public Health

A degree in Sport & Fitness Administration equips individuals with expertise in wellness promotion, community health, and preventive care—valuable for a career in Public Health. This foundation supports the development of programs that encourage active lifestyles and improve overall population well-being.

Recreational Therapy

A degree in Sport & Fitness Administration provides a strong background in physical activity, program design, and health promotion—key for a career in Recreational Therapy. This foundation supports the use of structured movement and play to improve physical, emotional, and social well-being in therapeutic settings.

More About Sport & Fitness Administration

Learn more about Sport & Fitness Administration and the variety of options available to you as a Piedmont student.

Degree Requirements

The SFAD program seeks to prepare undergraduate students for careers involving the organization, administration, and supervision of sport and fitness programs by providing the theoretical foundations for both business (management, marketing, accounting, and economics) and sport science (health promotion, fitness assessment and prescription, biomechanics, and sport nutrition) through exemplary classroom and laboratory instruction. Furthermore, the program is dedicated to respecting individual culture and personal differences, engaging the community through internships and service, and providing the prerequisite courses for students wishing to pursue an MBA upon graduation. As part of Piedmont’s University’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences, graduates must complete 121 hours of coursework, as well as an internship and capstone project.

What Classes Will I Take?

Join a Dedicated and Committed Program

Piedmont’s SFAD program is committed to recruiting quality students into each cohort. Those students will receive quality instruction that integrates cognitive and psychomotor skills into active problem-solving abilities that will culminate in students having post-graduate placements (employment or graduate school) within six months of graduation. Students will also have the opportunity to take part in an internship or other experiential learning experience each year.

Combining Science and Business

Students in the Business Administration (BUSA) program earn a Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in accounting, finance, general business, management, or marketing. Students in SFAD program, on the other hand, earn a Bachelor of Science degree. This difference allows students in the SFAD program the ability to balance the required business courses with those in human anatomy and movement science to better understand the clients with whom they will be working after graduation. Furthermore, SFAD students can choose advanced electives in coaching or business, to align with their future career interests.

Get an Inside Track on Graduate Programs

Apart from qualifying for Piedmont’s MBA program, SFAD graduates will also be prepared for postgraduate studies in:

Health and human performance
Sport law
Public health
Sport management
Health promotion
Recreational therapy
Business administration
Public relations

Attain Certifications to Boost Your Degree

Students with a SFAD degree who wish to enhance their qualifications by becoming a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), should consider Piedmont’s MS in Health and Human Performance degree. Other common certifications fall within the areas of recreation, massage therapy, and nutrition.

What could be your future

Related Programs

Intrigued by Sport & Fitness Administration? You might also be interested in one of these programs:

Business Administration Students pursue a broad range of business and ethical topics before selecting concentrations in fields ranging from business analytics to logistics.

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Meet our Faculty

Meet our talented faculty with both academic and professional experience in Sports & Fitness Administration.

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Kinsey, Garrett Assistant Professor, Health Sciences View Bio

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Dilbeck, Lindsay Assistant Professor, Health Sciences View Bio

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Whitlock, Kristin Assistant Professor, Nursing View Bio

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Smith, Sarah Assistant Professor, Health Sciences View Bio

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Brookshire, Savannah Assistant Professor – Accounting View Bio

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Reynolds, James “Brandon” Assistant Professor, Health Sciences View Bio

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Warnock, Susanna Associate Professor, Business View Bio

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Waller, Kerry Dean, Walker College of Business View Bio

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Sullivan, Gerald Professor, Business View Bio

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Sales, Morgan Assistant Professor, Business View Bio

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Bruns, Jeff Professor, Business View Bio

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Carlson, Stephen Professor, Business View Bio

McWhite, Kris Associate Professor, Economics View Bio

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Maughon, Sandra Professor, Business View Bio

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Lovell, Kim Associate Professor, Business View Bio

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Long III, Jay Assistant Professor, Accounting View Bio

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Where do I start?

To begin your journey toward becoming a Sport & Fitness Administration student at Piedmont University, you can start by applying today! Or, schedule a campus visit and meet with admissions and financial aid advisors, as well as faculty members in Sport & Fitness Administration.

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