(DVC) Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree, Program Information at Diablo Valley College

A program that prepares individuals to apply business, coaching and physical education principles to the organization, administration and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sport recreation services, and related services. Includes instruction in program planning and development; business and financial management principles; sales, marketing and recruitment; event promotion, scheduling and management; facilities management; public relations; legal aspects of sports; and applicable health and safety standards. Find Colleges Offering Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree.

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Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Inductive Reasoning
- Speech Clarity
Coaches and Scouts
Job Description
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching degrees should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.
Salary and Wages
Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1,650
- Average Annual Salary: $37,740
San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1,410
- Average Annual Salary: $54,780
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 216,780
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 248,530
- Percent Job Growth: 14.65%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Fluency of Ideas
- Originality
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Category Flexibility
- Visualization
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
Job Description
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities and the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Those required to hold teaching degrees should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.
Salary and Wages
Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2,380
- Average Annual Salary: $40,950
- Average Hourly Rate: $19.69
San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 3,010
- Average Annual Salary: $45,700
- Average Hourly Rate: $21.97
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 234,841
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 297,845
- Percent Job Growth: 26.83%
Important Abilities
- Oral Expression
- Trunk Strength
- Stamina
- Extent Flexibility
- Gross Body Coordination
Recreation Workers
Job Description
Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities. Organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, camping, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members.
Salary and Wages
Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 3,000
- Average Annual Salary: $27,230
- Average Hourly Rate: $13.09
San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2,630
- Average Annual Salary: $29,450
- Average Hourly Rate: $14.16
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 319,818
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 360,485
- Percent Job Growth: 12.72%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Speech Recognition
- Speech Clarity