Get your sports career moving with an undergraduate degree from the United States Sports Academy.

Sports is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, and that means careers in sports are growing, too. Some of the top sports careers — like athletic trainers, coaches and athletic directors — are positioned to grow by as much as 26%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. And that doesn’t account for the countless other possibilities you can pursue with an undergraduate degree in sports.

Whether you want to scout for the best college teams or help top athletes avoid injuries on the field, you can get your start here. You’ll benefit from the United States Sports Academy’s reputation for producing top-notch sports professionals. Learn the basics of running a gym, team or training facility in the Bachelor of Sports Science in Sports Management program. Up your coaching game with an undergraduate degree in sports coaching. Learn the science behind athletic achievement and injury prevention in our undergraduate program in sports strength and conditioning. Or, design your own undergraduate program in sports through our B.S.S. Sports Studies program. At the United States Sports Academy, our programs are all about you — and helping you achieve your career goals.

Bachelor of Sports Science

B.S.S. in Sports Management

Learn the basics of sports administration, public relations, sports marketing and organizational management at one of the best colleges for sports management.

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B.S.S. in Sports Coaching

Get training in coaching methods, ethics, leadership principles and more in one of the leading undergraduate programs in coaching in the nation.

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B.S.S. in Strength and Conditioning

Learn exercise physiology, personal training, exercise testing, injury prevention and treatment and more in this science-based undergraduate program in sports.

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B.S.S. in Sports Studies

Customize your undergraduate degree to fit your interests and the career in sports you want. Take courses in sports officiating, sports history, Olympic culture and more.

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Undergraduate Minors

B.S.S. in Sports Management

 Nutritional Science

This minor is designed for students who are interested in exploring the relationships between nutrition, exercise, and human health.

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B.S.S. in Sports Management

Analytics in Sports

This minor will provide students with a solid foundation in the theories and methods of data analytics as they apply to the sports industry.

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Marketing

This minor provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively market businesses, organizations, teams, and events emphasizing today’s digital age.

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Sports Media and Communication

The academic minor in sports media and communication is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the fast-paced world of media and communication.

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Women’s Studies in Sport

This minor focuses on providing students with a critical understanding of the historical, cultural, and social contexts of women’s participation in sports.

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Esports Management

The minor in esports management is designed for students who are interested in pursuing careers in the growing and dynamic field of esports.

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B.S.S. in Sports Management

Sports Coaching

The Minor in Sports Coaching program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the theories, principles, and practices of coaching in various sports.

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Business Administration

This minor is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of the principles and practices of business.

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Project Management

An academic minor in project management for sports management focuses on providing students with the knowledge and skills needed to manage projects related to sports events, facility management, and athletic programs.

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Event, Tourism & Hospitality Management 

The minor in event, tourism, and hospitality management is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the principles and practices of managing events and tourism activities.

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Programs at a Glance

  1. Fall 2023 on-campus, online, and hybrid options. No matter where you are, USSA has a program to fit your needs.
  2. The Gold Standard. Learn in undergraduate programs recognized for excellence in teaching, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, and recognized by the United States Center for Coaching Excellence.
  3. Preparation for countless careers in sports. Benefit from a versatile undergraduate degree that prepares you for careers in sports communications, athletic training, sports administration, coaching, physiology, graduate study in sports and much more.

One of the best colleges for sports management, coaching and other undergraduate programs.

Since 1972, the Academy has prepared numerous sports industry professionals in its undergraduate programs and courses. The Academy formed in direct response to the sports industry’s needs: better coaching techniques, injury prevention and athletic training. Since, we’ve developed numerous professional, graduate and undergraduate programs — and the United States Sports Academy’s reputation as “America’s Sports University®” is a source of great pride here. If you want to learn at an established institution among a community of individuals who share your passion for sports, request information today.

Faculty united by sport and recognized as sports leaders.

Enrolling in one of the Academy’s undergraduate programs means learning under sports-focused faculty who prepare you to succeed. Whether you want to work at the recreational or Olympic sports levels, our faculty can help prime you for growth. Among the brightest minds in sports education, our faculty are a major part of the United States Sports Academy’s reputation as a leader in sports administration, exercise science, coaching and more. Learn more about our faculty.

Get prepared for exciting careers in sports!

Join the thousands of Academy graduates who have gone on to succeed as coaches, managers, educators, athletic directors and a myriad of other professionals at all levels of sports. Apply or request information today.