University of Iowa (UI) - Sport and Fitness Administration, Management
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management
A program that prepares individuals to apply business, coaching and physical education principles to the organization, administration and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sport recreation services, and related services. Includes instruction in program planning and development; business and financial management principles; sales, marketing and recruitment; event promotion, scheduling and management; facilities management; public relations; legal aspects of sports; and applicable health and safety standards. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Iowa schools that offer a sport and fitness administration, management degree. Students at University of Iowa who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:
- Doctor
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Career Options For Graduates
Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.
Coaches and Scouts
Job Description
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching degrees should be reported in the appropriate teaching category. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of coaches and scouts in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 180
- Average Annual Salary: $53,770
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 22
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 145%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 242,900
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 314,300
- Percent Job Growth: 29.40%

- Percent of Recreation Workers That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 19%
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
Job Description
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of fitness trainers and aerobics instructors in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 130
- Average Annual Salary: $30,830
- Average Hourly Rate: $14.82
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 22
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 85%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 251,400
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 311,800
- Percent Job Growth: 24.00%

- Percent of Recreation Workers That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 8%
Recreation Workers
Job Description
Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities. Organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, camping, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of recreation workers in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 150
- Average Annual Salary: $22,030
- Average Hourly Rate: $10.59
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 22
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 77%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 339,100
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 403,400
- Percent Job Growth: 19.00%

- Percent of Recreation Workers That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 8%
List of schools that offer a sport and fitness administration, management degree or program in Iowa
- 4-Year Colleges and Universities
- Community Colleges
4-Year Colleges and Universities
| Aib College of Business | |
Des Moines, IA
| Students That Completed This Program: 8 |
| Ashford University | |
Clinton, IA
| Students That Completed This Program: 55 |
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| Buena Vista University | |
Storm Lake, IA
| Students That Completed This Program: 9 |
| Clarke University | |
Dubuque, IA
| Students That Completed This Program: 7 |
| Dordt College | |
Sioux Center, IA
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| Graceland University - Lamoni | |
Lamoni, IA
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| Grand View University | |
Des Moines, IA
| Students That Completed This Program: 9 |
| Iowa Wesleyan College | |
Mount Pleasant, IA
| Students That Completed This Program: 12 |
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| Loras College | |
Dubuque, IA
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| Northwestern College | |
Orange City, IA
| Students That Completed This Program: 1 |
| Saint Ambrose University | |
Davenport, IA
| Students That Completed This Program: 21 |
| Simpson College | |
Indianola, IA
| Students That Completed This Program: 22 |
| Upper Iowa University | |
Fayette, IA
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| Wartburg College | |
Waverly, IA
| Students That Completed This Program: 23 |
| William Penn University | |
Oskaloosa, IA
| Students That Completed This Program: 11 |
Community Colleges
| Des Moines Area Community College | |
Ankeny, IA
| Students That Completed This Program: 6 |
| North Iowa Area Community College | |
Mason City, IA
| Students That Completed This Program: 1 |
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