Sport management is an industrious field concerning the business aspects of sports and recreation. Some examples of sport managers include the front office system in professional sports, college sports managers, recreational sport managers, sports marketing, event management, facility management, sports economics, sport finance, and sports information. Bachelor's and master's degrees in sport management are offered by many colleges and universities. Several classes outside of sport management may be relevant to the field, including; classes in management, marketing, business administration, and accounting. Internships may also open opportunities within the field. In America, jobs in sport management include working for professional programs like …show more content…
“Coaches and scouts typically need a bachelor’s degree. They must also have extensive knowledge of the sport. Coaches typically gain this knowledge through their own experiences playing the sport at some level. Although previous playing experience may be beneficial, it is not required for most scouting jobs,” (Coaches and Scouts. (2015, December 17). Retrieved November 20, 2016, from http://www.bls.gov/ooh/entertainment-and-sports/coaches-and-scouts.htm). A bachelor’s degree is required by both college and professional coaches. This degree can be in any subject. However, some coaches may decide to study exercise and sports science, physiology, kinesiology, nutrition and fitness, physical education, and sports medicine. High schools hire administrators at the school for most coaching jobs. A school will hire someone that is qualified outside the school if no one suitable is found. Scouts must also have a bachelor’s degree. Some scouts decide to get a degree in business, marketing, sales, or sports management. Most state high school athlete associations require coaches to be certified. “Certification often requires coaches to be a minimum