Overview
The minor in sport management educates students about the diverse social, historical, and managerial aspects of sports. Through an interdisciplinary, experiential approach, graduates gain a broad and intensive understanding of sports’ impact and place in society.
Fast Facts
- 50-hour community service requirement
- Opportunities to fulfill multiple pathways requirements
What You'll Study
Experiential curriculum with service, internship, and international opportunities
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Program Curriculum
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Refer to the Courses of Study Bulletin for full program requirements.
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Courses of Study Bulletin
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Candidates for a baccalaureate degree must fulfill the requirements for a major as listed in the courses of study bulletin. The courses of study bulletin is the official source of information regarding degree requirements, academic policies, and academic majors and minors at Trinity University.
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Pathways Curriculum
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Students must complete the Pathways Curriculum in order to receive a baccalaureate degree. The Pathways Curriculum has six curricular requirements, and three optional elements that provide the foundation in the liberal arts and sciences for all the bachelor’s degrees awarded by Trinity University. Through these requirements, students acquire the necessary skills and disciplinary perspectives to navigate complex questions at Trinity and in their post-graduate lives.
Tom Brown's School Days: Sport in England
The course explores the cultural, economic, political, and social forces which shape the British sport landscape. England represents an ideal location because it gave birth to a multitude of sports which are popular globally and because the notion of amateurism as a counterpoint to professionalism stems directly from the British class system. This class introduces students to the major historical themes in British sport, acquaints students with the British systems of organized sports organizations, and compares the American and British sport models.
Strategic Management in the Sport Industry
Strategic Management in the Sport Industry is an advanced and comprehensive course. The primary objective is to introduce students to the analysis of strategic problems and challenges facing sport industry executives. The course will require students to formulate strategies and consider implementation issues. To achieve the course goals, students will learn design thinking, a process for creative problem solving.
Seminar in Contemporary American Sport
Discussion-oriented course focusing on the connection between sports, culture, and selected contemporary American institutions. Using theoretical frameworks such as cultural hegemony, social capital, and new institutionalism, students will explore the place of sports in educational institutions, the intersection of sports and politics, the symbiotic relationship between sport and media, and the economic realities of modern sport.
Sport in Society
Study contemporary issues in sport and the impact sport has on society.
Athletic Facility and Event Management
Explore the basic concepts pertaining to the planning, organizing, and conducting of sporting events, both amateur and professional. Students work variety of athletic events, learning best practices.
Legal Issues in Sport
Understand the legal system and legal principles applied to professional and amateur sports. Taught by a working attorney.
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For more information and a description of each class please visit the COSB website.
Faculty
Coaches in the Classroom
Faculty bring a seasoned, veteran touch to the program, coaching students on the applied skills they’ll need to succeed in this field. A strong network of practicing professionals also lead classes.
Student Opportunities
Research
Students have opportunities to conduct and present research at regional and national academic and student leadership conferences.
Study Abroad
Living Sport in London
This biennial, faculty-led course provides a comparison of the British and American sport systems. The program examines club and team ownership, sport media, athlete development, revenue production, and the historical evolution of sport stadia in the United Kingdom, which has produced many of the most popular sports in the world.
Internships
Community service curriculum component provides students opportunities for networking and career exploration at organizations such as the Valero Alamo Bowl, Silver and Black Give Back, and more. This is a valuable way for students to demonstrate their commitment to a culture of service and teamwork.
San Antonio offers a diverse, impactful range of internship opportunities in the sports world. Trinity’s network of internship connections includes:
- San Antonio Spurs
- Local radio and television stations
- The First Tee of Greater San Antonio
- Jewish Community Center
- San Antonio Football Club
- San Antonio Sports
- Trinity University Athletics
- Valero Alamo Bowl
Student Organizations
Students can engage with organizations such as:
- Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE)
- European Association of Sport Management (EASM)
- National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA)
- North American Society for Sport History (NASSH)
- North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM)
- Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand (SMAANZ)
Lecture Series and Annual Events
South Texas Sport Management Symposium
Biannual Symposium brings industry and thought leaders from around the country join with local industry professionals to engage with students in panels and small group discussions.
Student Awards and Recognition
Outstanding Senior in Sport Management
Available for all minors
Bob King Excellence in Sport Management Award
Awarded for students in any Business Administration major
Spaces and Facilities
The San Antonio sports community serves as an extension of the Trinity classroom: students regularly engage with the SAFC at Toyota Field, Spurs at AT&T Center, Valero Alamo Bowl staff at the Alamodome. There are also opportunities for in-house work with Tiger Network, Tiger TV and Trinity’s communication studio.
Explore how sports create culture and community
When You Graduate
Opening doors through sport
Tigers leave Trinity with a deeper understanding of how sports can uplift and change communities, and become citizens who promote a healthy sports culture.
Careers
Students graduate into a world of career opportunities, careers in college and professional sports, and sport-related companies across the U.S.
Graduate Schools or Programs:
- MBA
- Sport Management
- Sport Studies
Career Areas:
- Coaching
- College or professional sports
- Nonprofit sports organizations
- Recreational sports organizations
Notable Companies who have Hired Trinity Graduates:
- Boston Red Sox
- Houston Texans
- Los Angeles Chargers
- New England Patriots
- Nike
- Orlando Magic
- San Antonio Sports
- Spurs Sports and Entertainment
- Tampa Bay Rays
- University of Colorado Athletics
- U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committees
- Valero Alamo Bowl
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