This is a degree-based course common among universities and colleges throughout the U.S. It is a multidisciplinary subject and students typically sit modules in bio-mechanics (Study of movement), exercise physiology, coaching and many others. Universities that offer sports science degrees in the U.S. include U.S. Sports Academy, Liberty University and University of Northern Iowa.
Sports marketing and management is a fairly new degree course offered at universities. This is a multidisciplinary subject, and students can expect to take classes in a number of areas. Examples of subjects studied include advertising, commercial aspects of sport and consumer psychology and behavior. These degrees can be studied at University of Akron and Coppin State University.
Sports nutrition degrees are mainly concerned with the study of diet and exercise. Students can expect to study modules in food nutrition and physiology, food choice, and research methods/nutrition and exercise. Universities offering this degree include San Jose State University and University of Nevada Las Vegas.
This degree aims to teach students how to communicate effectively in sport. Students studying this course are usually interested in sports journalism. Topics that are covered in this degree include advertising, media/game studies and organizational communications. Universities offering this course include University of Bridgeport and Benedictine University.