Bachelor of Science in Biology – Sports and Recreation Management

Earn a degree that blends biology and sports management.
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Earn an online biology degree
with a sports management focus.

Interested in learning principles of life science and skills for managing teams, sports events, or recreational programs? Salem University can help. We offer a Sports and Recreation Management specialization for our online or on-campus Bachelor of Science in Biology program.

120

Credits

40

Months

  • 40-month BS in Biology with a Sports and Recreation Management specialization
  • Online or on-campus program options
  • Experienced faculty and wraparound student support
  • Learn skills for roles in athletic training, event and program management, and more
  • Prepare for graduate study in life sciences or sports management

As a graduate of this program, you’ll understand:

  • Essential elements for the successful management of physical education and sports programs
  • The structure of the sports industry, including career opportunities and current issues
  • Personal and professional ethics as applied to successful sports management
  • Practical operational aspects of sports facilities, including planning, organizing, and financing
  • The application of law to the sports industry, including tort liability, state and federal legislation specific to sports, contract law, and more

The concepts covered in this degree can apply to career opportunities in private or public sports programs (including group sports education, sports leagues, and more) as well as careers in athletic training. You’ll also have a foundation of knowledge for pursuing graduate education in the life sciences, sports management, or other related fields.

What will I learn in Salem’s biology degree program with a sports management specialization?

Core BS in Biology courses include:

  • General Biology
  • General Biology 2
  • General Biology Lab
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Anatomy & Physiology 2
  • General Chemistry
  • General Chemistry 2
  • General Chemistry Lab
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry 2
  • Organic Chemistry Lab
  • Biochemistry
  • Biochemistry 2
  • General Physics
  • General Physics 2
  • General Physics Lab
  • Senior Capstone Project

Courses for the Sports and Recreation Management concentration include:

  • Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Sports
  • Principles of Sports Management
  • Governance and Ethics in Sports
  • Facilities and Event Management
  • Legal Aspects of Sports

Take the next step to learn more about Salem’s online biology degree program.

Build skills to
help others enjoy
sports and recreation.

Find out more about our online or on-campus BS degree in Biology with a Sports and Recreation Management specialization. Contact Salem University today!

Get Started!

How do you want to study?

By submitting this form, I consent to representatives of Salem University and/or a party representing Salem University to contact me about educational opportunities via email, text, or phone, including my mobile phone if provided above, using an automatic dialer, or pre-recorded message. Message and data rates may apply. I understand that my consent is not a requirement for enrollment, and that I may withdraw my consent at any time.