Sport Science and Management

The Department of Sport Science and Management offers undergraduate degrees in sport management, sport marketing, and exercise science, as well as master’s degrees in athletic training and sport administration.

Guided by Jesuit values, the mission of the Department of Sport Science and Management is to support students in achieving academic and professional goals involving moral and ethical exploration through rigorous course work and experiential learning.

The sport management, and marketing programs prepare students to work in the sport industry. This industry is competitive, and for students to succeed, it is necessary to network and build relationships in the industry while pursuing undergraduate education. To this end, the program seeks to maximize student contact with industry professionals and enhance understanding of the business of sport through rigorous academic preparation.

The exercise science degree is a scientific program that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and the application to exercise, physical activity, and therapeutic rehabilitation. Students will be prepared to work in health promotion, fitness facilities, colleges and universities, clinical rehabilitation facilities, and in sport and athletic conditioning programs. This degree is also designed to help students prepare for graduate studies in athletic training, medicine, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and other health care related specialties.

Dependent upon the exercise science electives students select, at the end of this program students may be eligible for the following certifications; American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, National Strength & Conditioning Specialists (CSCS), and American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer Certification.

The Xavier University Athletic Training Program (XU-ATP) functions to prepare students, in the Jesuit tradition, to serve others through competent and compassionate healthcare. The XU-ATP provides a positive learning environment that fosters ethical decision-making, and collaboration with emphasis on instilling the values of continuous improvement and life-long learning. The XU-ATP merges rigorous course work with a variety of applied clinical experiences to build a strong foundation for a career in the field of athletic training.

The Xavier University Athletic Training Program fulfills the curricular guidelines established by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). Completing a degree in our Master of Science in Athletic Training program fulfills the eligibility requirements of the BOC certification exam. Graduates of Xavier University’s Athletic Training Program receive a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Athletic Training and are eligible to sit for the BOC exam.

The degree of Master of Science with a concentration in Sport Administration is designed to prepare an individual for a career within the expanding sport industry. The program is fully online, using an 8-week asynchronous format for all courses. The curriculum was designed utilizing the guidelines recommended by the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) and the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA).