Sport Administration Requirements

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This major is designed for students who are interested in working in various administrative areas in the realm of sport. Students are exposed to the economic, financial, legal, ethical, managerial, sociological, and psychological aspects of sport. Job opportunities exist at the professional, intercollegiate, interscholastic, community, and youth levels within the growing sport industry.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Sport Administration Degree Requirements

Degree RequirementsCredit Hours
University Core Curriculum Requirements - To include: KIN 201, KIN 210; PSYC 102; PHIL 104; ECON 240  39
Requirements for Major in Sport Administration 63
KIN 200, KIN 260, KIN 261, KIN 345, KIN 365, KIN 366, KIN 367, KIN 369, KIN 416, KIN 455, KIN 463, and KIN 464 39
Additional Requirements - ACCT 250 or PH 334; REC 305; ITEC 229; REC 465; MGMT 304; JRNL 357 or CMST 482; PSYC 323; CMST 280 24
Electives 18
Total 120

Admission Requirements

  1. Incoming 1st Year students must rank in the top half of their high school graduating class and have a high school GPA equal to or greater than the minimum University admission requirement.
  2. Students transferring from another program at SIU Carbondale or students seeking admission from another institution should have a minimum overall GPA of 2.50 at the time of application.

Program Requirements

  1. Students must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.50.
  2. Students must earn a C or better in each of the sport administration courses that are aligned with the Sport Management Program Standards (eleven courses): KIN 200, KIN 210, KIN 260, KIN 261, KIN 345, KIN 365, KIN 366, KIN 367, KIN 369, KIN 463, and KIN 464.

Internship Requirements (KIN 455)

  1. Students must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.50.
  2. Students must have completed a minimum of 90 credit hours and must have senior status, or they should obtain approval from the program coordinator.
  3. Students should have completed all sport administration courses that are aligned with the Sport Management Program Standards (at least nine courses from the following ): KIN 200, KIN 210, KIN 260, KIN 261, REC 305, KIN 345, KIN 365, KIN 366, KIN 367, KIN 369, KIN 463, and KIN 464.

Sport Administration Minor

The Sport Administration minor is designed for non-majors who wish to gain knowledge in the fundamental principles and skills of Sport Administration to excel in the sport industry. This minor broadens the horizons for undergraduate students seeking preparation and employment in the diverse fields of Sport Administration. The curriculum is designed to ensure that students understand the basic concepts and principles of Sport Administration and can demonstrate basic proficiency in various settings in the sport industry. Students who complete the Sport Administration minor will acquire the skills necessary to plan and execute sporting events and programs for diverse populations.

The minor in Sport Administration is available to students from all majors and requires the completion of 15 credit hours in approved courses.     

Sport Administration Minor Course Requirements:     

KIN 210: Diversity in American Sport     

KIN 260: Introduction to Sport Administration     

KIN 365: Business Aspects of Sport      

KIN 367: Sport Venue and Event Management

One of the following courses:

KIN 261: Sport Governance     

KIN 464: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Sport     

KIN 455: Internship in Sport Administration

Coaching Minor

The minor in Coaching is designed to prepare non-teacher education students to become certified via the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) to coach at an educational institution in the state of Illinois. A minor requires 17 hours of KIN coursework to include: KIN 201, KIN 261, KIN 313, KIN 345, and PH 334. Students may enroll in the coaching practicum (KIN 355C) once they have met the required prerequisites, are in their last year of coursework and have met with the instructor. The KIN 355C practicum requires a minimum of 90 hours of hands-on training under a certified coach. Students are required to meet with the KIN 355C instructor of record once they declare the coaching minor.

Coaching Minor Requirements

Degree RequirementsCredit Hours
Required courses 17
KIN 201, KIN 261, KIN 313, KIN 345, KIN 355C, PH 334; KIN 201, KIN 313 & PH 334 required before KIN 355C. KIN 261 & KIN 345 may be taken concurrently with KIN 355C. The program recommends these additional courses: KIN 320 and KIN 321