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College of Arts and Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Sports, Recreation, and Fitness Management

Our Bachelor of Science in Sports, Recreation, and Fitness Management is an interdisciplinary program that explores health and wellness, management, marketing, and more.

Program Objectives

The field of sport management is vast, offering several opportunities for rewarding careers. Students enrolled in our B.S. in Sports, Recreation, and Fitness Management program learn the skills they need to take the lead in their area of expertise. Common career paths for students with a sports management degree include:

  • Fitness facility manager
  • Tourism and resort planner
  • Community recreation supervisor
  • Campus activities coordinator
  • Health and wellness director
  • Parks and recreation leader
  • Faith-based recreation minister
  • Fitness instructor
  • Coach
  • Sports business professional

 

PROGRAM RESOURCES

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Admission Requirements
  • Must be a high school graduate with a regular or advanced diploma or have a GED certificate
  • If out of high school for less than five years, ACT (minimum 18 composite) or SAT (minimum 970) scores are required. ACT or SAT scores are not required for anyone having graduated high school more than five years ago.
  • ACT or SAT scores are not required for transfer applicants with a minimum of 24 transferable hours from a regionally accredited college or university.
How to Apply

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Traditional Tuition and Fees
Description Cost
Tuition
1–11 hours (Fall & Spring) $1,025 per semester hour
12–18 hours (block rate – Fall & Spring) $12,300 per semester
19 hours and above (Fall & Spring) $685 per semester hour
Summer $450 per semester hour
Military Qualified Students (60 hours or less) $250 per semester hour
Fees
Online Course Fee (fully online) $75 per semester hour
Applicable Course Fees (see fees below)
Program Information

Faulkner University offers degree programs online and at campuses in Montgomery, Mobile, Birmingham, and Huntsville, Alabama. We pride ourselves on providing a well-rounded education in a positive, engaging Christian learning environment. Find out more about being an exercise science major and how it can prepare you for the future. Made up of a minimum of 120 hours, our Bachelor of Science in Sports, Recreation, and Fitness Management program balances classroom instruction and laboratory learning for a well-rounded educational experience. Additionally, students are required to participate in an externship where they’ll gain valuable firsthand experience in the field. 

 

FAQs

What is Rolling Admissions?

The program evaluates PTCAS verified applications from June 15th until May 1st. This means that we conduct interviews both in the fall and spring semesters. Rather than admitting applicants all at once, we make admission decisions throughout the year.

Admissions and contact

For additional information, please contact our enrollment team:

Phone 334.386.7200
Email admissions@faulkner.edu

College Faculty

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David Woodason

Chair of the Kinesiology Department

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Margo Thomas

Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Exercise Science

Terry Brown

Professor