Both coaching and sports management are growing as professional disciplines. This program from Northcentral University is designed to enhance leadership skills, strengthen teaching and management abilities, and apply ethics and values to all aspects of athletics. The Sports Management specialization is for professional educators interested in K-12 sports management and offers an outstanding professional development opportunity for those already serving as coaches and athletic administrators by advancing their knowledge and skills in the field. Courses focus on leadership, legal aspects in athletics, financial analysis, marketing, sports governance, events and facilities management, ethics. Basic concepts are addressed in each course and application of those concepts emphasized. Courses will have a contemporary focus, emphasizing current problems and opportunities related to the content area. Most courses will emphasize projects and activities directly related to the Learner's work setting.
