The Sport Management program at Tusculum University prepares students for careers within the sport management industry through courses designed and structured to apply theoretical concepts to practical and realistic scenarios they will encounter within their careers.
The Sport Science major at Tusculum prepares students for employment and/or graduate level study in sport science, wellness related and fitness-enhancing fields.
A total of 60 semester hours in the major (6 hours of which are activity courses), and 42 semester hours in the General Education Core, and 18 hours of electives comprise this major. A total of six activity competencies courses must be completed to earn a degree in Sport Science.
For more information regarding course requirements, visit our catalog.
The Sport Science Pre-Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy major is designed to fulfill prerequisites and recommended coursework to prepare students for graduate programs in Physical or Occupational Therapy, or Athletic Training.
This program will provide an educational experience with a basis in the functioning and performance of the human body and practical experiences in the therapy and athletic training field. For more information, visit our catalog.
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The Master of Science in Sport Management program is designed to be taken over the course of one year, including a summer internship or applied research project. Students can take classes either full-time or part-time. Start dates can occur in the Fall or Spring semesters.
The coaching minor may be added to any other program of study at Tusculum and can provide useful preparation for those who anticipate coaching in the future.
The coaching minor consists of 16 semester hours of coursework.
For more information regarding course requirements, please refer to the Tusculum University Catalog.
The coaching endorsement may be added to any other program of study at Tusculum and can provide useful preparation for those who anticipate coaching in the future.
The coaching endorsement consists of 10 semester hours of coursework.
For more information regarding course requirements, please refer to the Tusculum University Catalog.
The Wilderness Experience minor may be added to any other program of study at Tusculum and provides the student with participation and theoretical experiences in understanding the outdoor environment of east Tennessee. Individuals will take courses in Wilderness Skills, Wilderness Ecology, and Wilderness Recreation in addition to outdoor experience courses in a variety of activities like white water rafting, camping, hiking, backpacking, canoeing, archery, and waterfall and stream exploration. For more information regarding course requirements, please refer to the Tusculum University catalog here:
Emily Davis, PhD
Assistant Dean and Assistant Professor of Sport Studies
edavis@tusculum.edu
Campus Ext. 5279
Niswonger 314
Angelo Botta, M. A.
Assistant Professor of Sport Science
abotta@tusculum.edu
Direct Dial: 423-636-7444 | Campus Ext. 5444
Niswonger 126
David Bow, Ph.D.
Professor of Sport Science
dbow@tusculum.edu
Direct Dial: 423-636-7333 | Campus Ext. 5333
Niswonger 308
A key focus for each sport science major, regardless of track, is career preparation. Whether it’s internships, clinicals or classes, students receive instruction and training for resume writing, interviewing and a host of activities that prepare them to stand out from the crowd. Practical experiences gained throughout are individualized specifically to the field the student plans to enter. It’s what sets up apart!
In sport science, we also offer a professional school preparation program for those interested in pursuing physical therapy, occupational therapy or athletic training as a career. While science courses are a major part of this degree, we additionally require experiential learning in the form of internships and clinical courses to ensure students have the best preparation possible for graduate school.
Hello, everyone. My name is Raven Chance. I am a 2023 Tusculum graduate with a bachelor’s degree in sport science and a minor in coaching. I am now a graduate assistant strength coach at Missouri State University while working on my master’s in kinesiology.
The Sport Science Department at Tusculum prepared me for graduate school and my current coaching job and made me feel confident in taking this next step. The in-class learning to the practical experience opportunities I had, combined with my internship during the school year, even while I was student-athlete, was amazing. I learned ways to thrive in the classroom and in my job field and how to time-manage all of these things together.
Overall, my experience while in the Sport Science Department at Tusculum prepared me to not only get into graduate school but to thrive.
The Sport Studies program at Tusculum University prepares students for careers within the sport industry through courses designed and structured to apply theoretical concepts to practical and realistic scenarios they will encounter within their careers.
Students within the Sport Studies Division at Tusculum University get involved as engaged members within their community through volunteer opportunities such as coaching in local youth leagues, volunteering at events such as Tusculum’s Old Oak Festival, serving as local sports officials for the YMCA and Recreation Department, and completing service projects at various local sites during Nettie Day
In addition to practical scenarios within the classroom, students must also gain work experience within the field through internships and clinical experiences. Students also have the opportunity to attend networking conferences with faculty designed to introduce them to and gain exposure with sport management professionals in various sectors of the industry.
