Sports Science - Degrees Offered

• Kinesiology (B.S.) – The Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology-Pre-P.T. is designed to prepare students  to  meet  the  entry  requirements for most graduate programs in Physical Therapy including the Hampton University Physical Therapy (D.PT.) graduate program. Additionally this curriculum provides a solid foundation for graduate study in Athletic Training and other areas in the exercise sciences and health sciences.

• Sport Management (B.S.) – Sport Management majors will receive a Bachelor of Science degree in sport management. The Sport Management major prepares individuals for entry level positions of management and service in a variety of sports organizations in the public and private sectors. The curriculum includes major and related coursework in sport management and business, electives, and a culminating internship experience.

• Sport Administration (M.S.) – The graduate program in Sport Administration is comprised of three concentrations: intercollegiate sports, sport business leadership, and international sports. The program combines both online and on campus instructional delivery, and students have the opportunity to do internships, volunteer work, and specified course assignments with the Hampton University Athletic Department, as well as seek study abroad opportunities through the university’s International Office.

• Aquatics Concentration -The Aquatics concentration is open to students in any major field of study. The program aims to prepare students for career and employment opportunities while they are working toward their degree or for a professional career path in aquatics. The Aquatics concentration provides basic preparation in aquatics and includes 17 hours of course work in the following areas: swimming skills, aquatic instructor, aquatic electives, first aid skills and techniques, and aquatic management.

B.S., Sport Management – Curriculum Outline

*Sports Management Elective Courses: PED 363-History of Sport, PED 364- Race and Gender in Sport, PED 367-Current Issues in Sport Management, PED 342-Policy in Sport Management, PED 405-Theory & Techniques of Coaching, PED 395-College Athletic Administration

** Physical Science Elective Courses: CHE 150, CHE 201, ESC 202, ESC 204, PHY 201, PHY 203, SCI 102, SCI 104, SEA 101, SEA 105, SEA 106

B.S., Kinesiology

Course Requirements – Aquatics Concentration/ Minor

Swimming Skills ………………………………………………………. 2 hrs.

Choose two courses from Physical Education 134, 135, 226

Aquatics Instructor……………………………………………………. 4 hrs.

Choose two courses from Physical Education 227, 373 and Recreation 206, 311

Aquatics Electives ……………………………………………………. 3 hrs.

Choose two courses from Physical Education 133, 160, 228, other approved courses

First Aid Skills & Techniques …………………………………….. 3 hrs.

Health Education 312

Aquatics Management …………………………………………….. 6 hrs.

Recreation 350, 420

Total Credits ………………………………………………………….. 18 hrs.