Bachelor of Sports Science (B.S.S.)
The Academy offers one-of-a-kind bachelor’s degree programs in sports coaching, sports management and sports studies. Each program is specifically designed to meet the needs of up and coming sports professionals in one of the quickest growing industries in the world. All courses are available online for degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking students so student can complete their studies at any time and any place. Our students are part of a global sports community with members in all 50 U.S states and 14 other countries.
All undergraduate degrees are upper-division programs. Student will complete 60 lower-division semester hours (a minimum of 36 semester hours required by transfer to begin) and 60 upper-division sport-specific semester hours to obtain the Bachelor’s of Sports Science Degree. The degree is offered in three majors: Sports Management, Sports Coaching, and Sports Studies.
Bachelor's Program Details
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Bachelor of Sports Science Degree in Sports Management
In following the course of study, sports management students gain expertise needed for careers in sport facilities management, sports information, high school and college athletic-department management, professional sports front-office management and community relations. Students take courses in a variety of sport related courses in areas including Sports Marketing, Sports Law And Risk Management, Sports Facility Management, Leadership And Management, Personnel Management, Ethics, Public Relations, Fund Raising and Sport Agents.
B.S.S. in Sports Management with Sports Security Emphasis
Prepare yourself to work in the $400 billion sports industry by earning your bachelor’s degree in Sports Management with an emphasis in Sports Security. In today’s security conscious environment, Sports Security offers a most appealing career option for today’s students.
Studying online with the United States Sports Academy can provide access to or advance a career in sports. The Sports Security emphasis can be obtained by taking three additional courses within any major.
A Sports Security emphasis could be the focus that is needed to open doors to new opportunities in the sports industry. Students who earn a degree with a Sports Security emphasis may find employment in a variety of sport settings.
The B.S.S. degree with an emphasis in Sports Security is designed for individuals who are interested in learning about the principles and theories associated with security and how they apply to sport venues.
This timely and convenient much needed emphasis includes the following courses: SAM 487, SAM 488 & SAM 489.
Bachelor of Sports Science Degree in Sports Coaching
In following the course of study, sports coaching students gain expertise needed for careers in the exciting field of sports coaching. Program objectives help prepare students for the demands of leading individual and team sports at all levels. Graduates have gone on to work in all areas of the Sport Coaching industry using the specific knowledge created in the Sport Coaching curriculum. Students take courses in a variety of sport related courses in areas including Sports Psychology, Sports Coaching Methodology, Foundations of Amateur & Professional Sports, and Sports Medicine. Student also choose course from an exciting list of Sports Coaching Series Courses such as Coaching Football, Coaching Baseball, and Coaching Basketball (18 sports currently available).
Bachelor of Sports Science Degree in Sports Studies
Sports studies students create a sport-specific curriculum specific to their interests in the sports world. Courses are selected in accordance with each student’s interest from both the sports management and sports coaching departments. In this area, students will work closely with an advisor to develop a personalized course of study based upon their individual needs.
To start the admissions process, please complete our online application.
If you have further questions, please contact an admissions counselor at: (800) 223-2668 or admissions@ussa.edu.
Academy courses are offered online so that students can conveniently take courses at anytime and from anywhere. Students can also enroll and start their studies anytime.