B.Ed. In Sport Management

The Bachelors of Education in Sport Management prepares students for a variety of positions within the sport industry.  Sport management programs open the doors for students in industries such as sport teams and leagues, college athletic programs, national and international amateur sport organizations, and firms specializing in sport marketing, sport sponsorship, facility management, and event management.

Gonzaga University's Sport Management program offers its students the benefits of:

  • Small class sizes.  We strive to keep our class sizes small to create more hands-on classroom experiences, relationships, and networking opportunities with fellow students and faculty members.
  • Widespread industry connections for practicum, internship and student teaching experiences.
  • Experienced based curriculum to best prepare our undergraduate students to be leaders in the industry.  You will work with organizations in the industry that will enhance your knowledge, experience and networking.

CAREERS IN SPORT MANAGEMENT
   - Amateur Sport Teams/Organizations
   - Professional Sport Teams/Organizations
   - Sport/Fitness Clubs
   - Sport Venue and Facility Organizations
   - Parks and Recreation Departments
   - Sport Media Organizations
   - Universities/Colleges Athletics


Major in Sport Management: 38 Credits


Lower Division

  • EDPE 190                Foundations of H.S.P.E. -- 3 credits
  • EDPE 210                First Aid and Safety -- 3 credits
  • EDPE 202                Health and Fitness Club Management -- 2 credits
  • EDPE 205                Sport Diversity -- 2 credits
  • EDPE 207                Technology and Professional Readings -- 2 credits
  • EDPE 222                Health and Human Movement -- 3 credits

Upper Division

  • EDPE 340                Psycho-Social Aspects of Sport and Activity -- 3 credits
  • EDPE 400                Sport Promotions -- 3 credits
  • EDPE 412                Administration of Sport/Athletics -- 3 credits
  • EDPE 414                Trends and Issues in Sport -- 3 credits
  • EDPE 421                Facilities in Sport/Athletics -- 3 credits
  • EDPE 496D             Practicum in Sport Management -- 6 credits
  • EDPE 499                Comprehensive Senior Exam -- 0 credits


Students in the Sport Management program will also take courses leading to a minor in General Business, Applied Communication Studies, Public Relations, Promotions, or Journalism.


Minor in Sport Management: 21 Credits



  • EDPE 190                Foundations of H.S.P.E. -- 3 credits
  • EDPE 340                Psycho-Social Aspects of Sport/Exercise -- 3 credits
  • EDPE 400                Sport Promotions -- 3 credits
  • EDPE 412                Administration of Sport/Athletics -- 3 credits
  • EDPE 414                Trends and Issues in Sport/Athletics -- 3 credits
  • EDPE 496D             Practicum in Sport Management -- 3 credits

One of the following three courses below:

  • EDPE 202                Health and Fitness Club Management -- 2 credits
  • EDPE 205                Sport Diversity -- 2 credits
  • EDPE 207                Technology and Professional Readings -- 2 credits



Department Secretary:
Susan Millar
(800) 533-2554 x5
(509) 313-3499
millars@gonzaga.edu
Graduate Admissions:
(509) 313-3481
(800) 533-2554 x7
soegrad@gonzaga.edu		Undergraduate Admissions:
(800) 322-2584
(509) 313-6572
admissions@gonzaga.edu