Exercise Science-Sports Management M A J O R

Students pursuing a major in Exercise Science-Sports Management

focus on the planning, organizing, managing and budgeting

aspects of a department or organization whose main purpose

is related to sports or physical activities. Students also will be

introduced to law and its relationship to sport, physical activity

and sport business. In addition to a core of exercise science

coursework, students will take a variety of economic and

business courses that focus on topics such as the economics of

professional sports and strategic management of human resources,

entrepreneurship, small businesses and nonprofit organizations.

Students will demonstrate proficiency in several key areas: applying

knowledge of the historical, sociological and psychological

aspects of sport in integrative experiences; planning, organizing,

leading, evaluating, controlling, strategic planning and decision-

making for activities and programs; administrating sports and

recreation programs in schools and communities, both nationally

and internationally; using a global perspective to understand

sport; promoting sport through various means; forecasting and

managing budgets, revenue streams and economic impact for

public and private organizations; applying principles of risk

management to all aspects of sport; critically analyzing ethical

issues related to sports organizations; and addressing diversity.

PRO G R A M H I G H LI G HT S

• Exercise Science-Sports Management students have

completed practicums at local radio stations, multiple

University of Wisconsin campuses, the Ripon College

Department of Athletics, the Midwest Athletic Conference

and professional sport organizations in Green Bay, Appleton,

Milwaukee, Fond du Lac and Rockford, Illinois.

• Annual highlights include a sponsored trip to a regional

sport organization where students meet with front-

office executives, tour facilities and gain exposure to

entry-level requirements of these organizations.

FACU LT Y

• MARK COLE, associate professor of exercise science

and chair of the Department of Exercise Science

• BRITTANY FOLLOWAY, assistant professor of exercise science

• RICK COLES, professor of exercise science,

assistant coach of football

• RONALD ERNST, professor of exercise science, head

coach of football, assistant athletic director

• CATHERINE “KATIE” ASTRAUSKAS, associate professor of exercise

science, head coach of volleyball, assistant athletic director

• BRIAN AZINGER, athletic trainer

• SAMI WOOLSON, assistant athletic trainer

S TU D E NT H I G H LI G HT

Winona Holmes Robbins ’17 (pictured above) majored in sports

management, with a minor in business management. She was honored

at Ripon College with an Achievement Award in Exercise Science,

Dean’s Award and Laurel Society, and as a Special Graduate Trustee

and a member of the Ripon College Alumni Board. She is the assistant

swimming and diving coach at Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas.

C A R E E R PATHWAYS

Students completing an Exercise Science-Sports Management degree

are employed in sport and recreation organizations in public or private

organizations, social organizations, government, intercollegiate/

interscholastic athletics activities and professional sports. Accounting/

finance, marketing/promotions, facilities management and human

resources are a few of the administrative sides of sport, physical

fitness, wellness and recreation available to these graduates.

AREAS OF STUDYRIPON COLLEGE

CO U RS E R EQ U I R E M E NT S

• REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN EXERCISE SCIENCE-SPORTS

MANAGEMENT: 40 credits including: EXS 220, 353, 399, 421, 450,

499, 500; BSA 131; ECO 212; plus, two courses from the following

at least one of which must be from the 300 level or higher: BSA 208,

222, 225, 310, 315, 325, 413; ECO 211, 321, MTH 120, EXS 352.

AREAS OF STUDYE XE RCI S E SCI E N CE-S P O RTS M A N AG E M E NT

SA M PLE 8 -S E M E STE R CL A SS SCH E DU LE

COURSE 4 COURSE 4COURSE 3

FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER

COURSE 3COURSE 2 COURSE 2COURSE 1

Catalyst110

ECO212

EXS421

BSA131

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EXS399

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Catalyst120

EXS353

EXS500

EXS450

Applied Innovation

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EXS220

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This is only a sample for informational purposes. Each student is encouraged to work closely with their academic advisor to tailor a unique schedule that best fits their individualized needs.