B.A. in Sports and Fitness Administration

With the ever-growing health and wellness industry, there is demand for qualified professionals to lead and administer programs to ensure quality of life.

The Sports and Fitness Administration Program will teach you not only the ability to manage, market and run a fitness-related business, but also teach you the science behind how the body works.

This interdisciplinary major will help you blend both science and business within the health and wellness field.

The Sports and Fitness Administration Program prepares you for a variety of careers by examining these principles:

Planning and development
Business and financial management
Sales, marketing and recruitment
Sport and fitness programming
Facilities management and scheduling
Risk management
Psychological and social issues

Program Highlights

Many courses are taught by the Graham School of Management, which is AACSB- (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accredited, a designation held by only 5% of collegiate schools of business worldwide.

Exercise Science courses are taught by experienced faculty and feature a curriculum approved by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Students will be able to engage in critical thinking, conflict resolution and communication within a variety of careers

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Suggested Academic Plan

View a suggested four-year academic plan to complete your degree in four years!

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Minor Program

Learn about pursuing a minor in Sports and Fitness Administration.

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Work with Clients

Under instructor supervision, students work with clients from our community as personal trainers in their junior and senior years, allowing them to gain hands-on experience before graduating.

Educate Others

Alongside faculty, students help present workshops to our community on various topics, including nutrition, proper training techniques and home workouts.

Build Confidence

Students' ability to work with technology, clients and research allows confidence to build over time. This confidence is not just within themselves; it is the confidence that they made the right career choice and will get a high return on investment at SXU. These experiences shape them in ways they may not immediately recognize but will be thankful for upon going to work or furthering their education.

Get Hands-On Experience

Exercise Science and Sports and Fitness Administration students will learn firsthand how to talk and work with clients and build professional relationships, which a textbook cannot teach; only experience can.

Know the Technology

Demonstrations utilizing the Center of Health and Wellness equipment allow students to understand the theory of technology and its critical use in today's allied health fields. Further exploring that knowledge with hands-on experience bridges the gap between theory and application, something many employers seek when hiring graduates.

Prepare for the future

Students attend labs in the Center for Health and Wellness throughout their educational journey, gaining hands-on experience with all of SXU's technology and in-depth knowledge of the field and what lies ahead following graduation.

Think Critically

One of the educational pillars at SXU is "to think critically." There is no better way than presenting students with the ability to gain experience working with the new technology they'll be using within their allied health field. Furthermore, if they go on to study at a graduate level, they'll be better prepared due to their ability to work with clients and this technology.

Stand Out

Upon graduating, students will have the ability to show future employers actual client results and legitimate experience working with people one on one and in small groups. This will help them to be better-allied health professionals and give them the ability to have a long-lasting career.

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