Center for Career Development


What can I do with... a major in Physical Education (Sports Management Track)?

Special attributes of this major that will make me a valuable addition to any prospective employer.

  • Knowledge of athletes, sports officials, game rules, facility operations, and legal considerations.
  • Advanced leadership, organizing, and problem solving skills.
  • Strong decision making, motivation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Talent in public speaking.
  • Understanding of management theory, public relations, marketing, and sports leadership.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Capability of planning and coordinating special events.

Possible Careers / Job Titles
  • Advertising Director
  • Agent
  • Athletic Conference Director
  • Athletic Trainer
  • Coach
  • Community Center Manager
  • Corporate Fitness Center Management
  • Corporate Sales
  • Equipment Manager
  • Events Manager
  • Facility Manager
  • Fitness Center Manager
  • Front Office Manager
  • Marketing
  • Municipal Recreation Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Personnel Director
  • Prison Recreation Specialist
  • Promoter
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Recreation Center Director
  • Resort Sports Manager
  • School Sports Director
  • Scout
  • Spa Director
  • Sports Camp Director
  • Sports Official
  • Sports Photographer
  • Sports Psychologist
  • Sports Sociologist
  • Sports Writer
  • Team Manager

Please be advised that although this major will prepare you for the careers listed above, many will require advanced education and training. Please research the careers/job titles that interest you so that you are aware of the requirements to enter the field.

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Contact

For additional information and Career Center hours of operation
please go to our Contact & Staff page.


This page last modified on August 6, 2009.
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