Sport Management

 

School of Sport Sciences

Sport Management Overview

Wingate University fosters student diversity and individuality while offering students close, personal attention in small classes. Faculty members serve as mentors both in and out of the classroom, advising students on their future career paths.
 
As a sport management major, you will have the opportunity to learn about the various career options in the sport industry. Our program is very "hands-on" and majors obtain event planning experience during their freshman year. Students will also gain direct experience during a six credit-hour internship between their junior and senior year. The internship helps prepare students for the transition from college to the workplace.
 
The Wingate University Sport Management Program has been granted candidacy status for national accreditation by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation. Formal recognition is anticipated after the site visit in 2012. The program is also approved under the National Association for Sport and Physical Education.
 
For those who prefer to continue their studies, Wingate’s master’s program in sport administration offers the educational background needed to work as an athletic administrator either in public schools or higher education settings, or in professional sport and recreation settings.
 
Graduate Opportunities
Wingate University's Master of Arts in Sport Management program is designed for students who have earned an undergraduate degree in any field and who aspire to work in the sport industry's public or private sectors with an emphasis on athletic administration.
 
Wingate University now offers a Master of Arts in Sport Management 4 + 1 program. Click here for more information.
 
Contact
Dr. Travis L. Teague
704-233-8297
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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Classes of Interest
Sport Facility Design and Management
Sport Marketing
Sport Finance
Sport Governance
Legal Aspects of Sport and Recreation

Catalog Description & Information

Internship Learning Contract

Sport Sciences Faculty
 
Clubs

Sport Sciences Majors Club

 

Past Internship Placements
ESPN
Sport Business Journal
The Denver Nuggets, Charlotte Bobcats, and Philadelphia 76'ers (NBA)
Miami Dolphins, Carolina Panthers (NFL)
DC United (MLS)
US Open (PGA)
Charlotte Motor Speedway (NASCAR)
Charlotte Checkers (ECHL)
Charlotte Knights (IL)
Football and Tennis Halls of Fame
 
Research Projects
Impact of Corporate Sponsorship on Small Businesses
Impact of Youth Sports Camps on Children
Risk Management in Motorsport Venues
 
Career Opportunities
Facility Management
Collegiate and Professional Sports Teams and Organizations
Fitness Centers
Legal Liability & Fiscal Management
Youth Sports Organizations
Sports Performance Centers
Promotions and Marketing
Marketing agencies
 Guest Relations
Personnel Management
 
Our Graduates
Dick Christy, Athletic Director, UNC-Pembroke
Greg Clemmer, Jr., Regional Director, Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation
Lindsay DeFaber, Sports and Events Services Manager, Visit Charlotte
Matt John, Senior Account Executive, Octagon Marketing
Brandy Mills, Marketing/PR Director, Extreme Ice Center 
Landon Owen, Director of Ticket Sales, Bristol Motor Speedway
Lindsey Roycraft, Community and Team Relations, Charlotte Knights
Brian Stephenson, Reporter, WBTV

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Wingate University
Wingate, North Carolina 28174

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Phone: 704-233-8000

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