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Sport & Fitness Management at UAH

Are you passionate about sport and fitness? Do you aspire to make an impact in the ever-evolving world of sport and wellness? The Sport & Fitness Management program at UAH is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary for a successful career in the sport and fitness industry. 

What You'll Learn:
  • Business Foundations: Gain a strong understanding of key business concepts such as marketing, finance, policy development, and organizational behavior, all tailored to the sports and fitness industry.
  • Sport & Fitness Essentials: Dive into specialized courses covering sports law, facility and event management, coaching, fitness programming, ethics, analytics, and the economics of sports.
  • Hands-On Experience: Volunteer at local events, acquire professional experience through a 200-hour internship, and engage in class projects that offer valuable industry experience.
  • Leadership and Communication: Develop the leadership and communication skills essential for managing teams, working effectively in group settings, and thriving in high-pressure situations.

If you are ready to turn your passion for sport and fitness into a rewarding career, come join us! Explore the opportunities, discover your purpose, and challenge yourself to make a difference in the world of sports and fitness.

SFM Courses

 

Faculty Spotlight
Faculty Spotlight

Dr. Amanda Aguilar, Assistant Professor

Dr. Aguilar has been teaching within Kinesiology higher education since 2008 while also gaining career experience in the coaching field at the college, high school, and youth sport levels. Her primary research interests lie in the sociological/psychosocial aspects of sport specifically within elite youth sport.

 

Do you have a passion for sport?

Let us help you turn that into a career! The Sport & Fitness Management program at UAH equips you with the essential knowledge and practical skills to excel in the dynamic and rapidly growing sports and fitness industry.

Mission

Through excellence in teaching, experiential learning opportunities, collaborative research, and community engagement, the Department of Kinesiology at UAH seeks to advance the understanding of exercise science, physical education, sport and fitness management, and health and physical activity through the development of critical thinking skills to optimize the quality of life for diverse populations.

We will equip students with the knowledge and experiences to be successful professionals and lifelong learners, as we strive to achieve recognition and an esteemed reputation for our scholarly contributions in the field of Kinesiology.

 

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