Sport Management
Sport Management
If you’re a team player who is passionate about sports and the fan experience, a career in sport management is your front row seat to the action. As one of the top-grossing industries in the world, the sports arena offers positions in event management, sports information, coaching and more.
Why NWC?
At Northwestern, you’ll engage athletics through a biblical lens, seeing sport as a way to glorify God and serve others. Our profs are experienced teachers, coaches and athletic administrators—and each is committed to your success in whatever area of the field you pursue.
As a sport management major, you’ll pursue a specialized degree track in business, leadership, or media + marketing. While the business track focuses on operational management, the leadership track emphasizes coaching and athletic administration. With the media + marketing track, you’ll learn the behind-the-scenes work of sports promotions and visual media production. All three tracks include coursework in strategic management and ethical issues in sports.
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Outcomes
A sport management degree affords a variety of career options—including event coordination, promotions, sports information and administration.
Join our standout sport management alumni in roles such as:
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Experience
Northwestern’s kinesiology department prepares students to follow Christ and pursue God’s redeeming work in the world through vocational callings in health, fitness, exercise, and sport by promoting discipline-specific knowledge, skills, and perspectives within a Christ-centered and biblically based worldview.
The Compass Center for Career & Calling will connect you with internship experiences, whether you stick close to home or find opportunities further afield. The center also offers help writing resumes and cover letters, practice interview sessions, job shadowing and more.
The practical experience you’ll gain as a sport management major is sure to give you a home-field advantage in the workplace. Past grads have launched their careers by interning with sports teams, rec clubs and a national athletic organization.
The Northwestern College Sport Management Association (NWCSMA) is a student-led organization that seeks to empower and equip its members to become leaders in the sports industry while upholding Christian values. The group offers opportunities to engage in professional development and networking, hands-on industry experience, fitness and recreation, and community service.
With 22 varsity sports and 15+ intramural options, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to be active as a Raider—whether you’re playing on the field or cheering from the sidelines! Northwestern students also have free access to the DeWitt Physical Fitness Center, which includes cardio and resistance machines, a four-court gymnasium, and three racquetball courts.
Study abroad programs in dozens of countries are great opportunities to experience sports and team cultures from across the world.
Northwestern’s kinesiology department prepares students to follow Christ and pursue God’s redeeming work in the world through vocational callings in health, fitness, exercise, and sport by promoting discipline-specific knowledge, skills, and perspectives within a Christ-centered and biblically based worldview.
The Compass Center for Career & Calling will connect you with internship experiences, whether you stick close to home or find opportunities further afield. The center also offers help writing resumes and cover letters, practice interview sessions, job shadowing and more.
The practical experience you’ll gain as a sport management major is sure to give you a home-field advantage in the workplace. Past grads have launched their careers by interning with sports teams, rec clubs and a national athletic organization.
The Northwestern College Sport Management Association (NWCSMA) is a student-led organization that seeks to empower and equip its members to become leaders in the sports industry while upholding Christian values. The group offers opportunities to engage in professional development and networking, hands-on industry experience, fitness and recreation, and community service.
With 22 varsity sports and 15+ intramural options, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to be active as a Raider—whether you’re playing on the field or cheering from the sidelines! Northwestern students also have free access to the DeWitt Physical Fitness Center, which includes cardio and resistance machines, a four-court gymnasium, and three racquetball courts.
Study abroad programs in dozens of countries are great opportunities to experience sports and team cultures from across the world.
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Faculty + Staff
Brilliant scholars. Committed Christians. Invested in you. That’s Northwestern’s faculty.
Dr. Ross Bouma
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology; Department Chair
Dr. Dean Calsbeek ’97
Professor of Kinesiology; Dean of Natural and Applied Sciences
Kyle Ochsner ’09
Professor of Practice of Kinesiology; Director of Athletic Performance
Dr. Jeff Schouten
Associate Professor of Kinesiology
Dr. Rajat Emanuel Singh
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
Amanda Keller '08
Instructor in Kinesiology
Carter Aguilera
Head Athletic Performance Coach
Kris Korver ’92
Instructor in Kinesiology; Head Men's Basketball Coach
Matt McCarty ’03
Instructor in Kinesiology; Head Football Coach
Dan Swier ’06
Instructor in Kinesiology; Head Men's Soccer Coach
Kyle Van Den Bosch
Instructor in Kinesiology; Head Volleyball Coach
