With 17 competitive sports teams and over 300 Bobcat athletes, Lees-McRae provides an excellent training ground for students interested in Sport Administration. This program combines specialized coursework with real-world experiences, preparing students for a variety of management positions within the sport industry. Field experiences include trips to the Bristol Speedway and internship experiences are emphasized with athletic teams on campus and in the professional industry. Students choose between two areas of concentration: Sports Media and Communication and Sport Business Administration. Certifications are available in Coaching and Personal Training.

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Curriculum

Sample Sports Media and Communications Courses

Advanced Research Techniques and Composition Communication Art and Design Theory Digital Imaging Foundations of Drawing and Design

Journalism Sequential Imaging Technical Writing Web Design

Sample Sport Business Administration Courses

Accounting I Business Communications Business Economics of Sports

Financial Principles Microeconomics Strategic Management

See full degree, concentration and minor requirements in College Catalog (pg. 116 )

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Career Opportunities

The field of sport administration provides exciting and evolving career opportunities. Employers range from professional to collegiate athletic programs, facilities management and municipal recreation programs. Graduates that have gained leadership, problem-solving, management, communication and critical thinking skills are strong candidates for sport administration careers.

• Athletic administration
• Coaching (Certification)
• Recreational Management
• Facilities Management
• Sport Marketing
• Personal Training (Certification)
• International Sport management

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Faculty

Dr. Robert G. Thrasher
Sport Administration Program Coordinator
thrasherr@lmc.edu

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Carol Almond
almond@lmc.edu

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