Sport Administration

Learn the business side of sports and recreation.

Sport Administration major and minor

Our Sport Administration program offers a cutting-edge curriculum designed to prepare you for real-world success in the fast-paced sport industry. Immerse yourself in hands-on learning, guided by expert faculty and seasoned sport professionals who are invested in your growth.

From dynamic internships to a transformative capstone experience, you’ll build the skills and mindset needed to lead with integrity, communicate effectively, and drive positive change. Whether you’re aiming for graduate studies or jumping straight into exciting professional opportunities, Simpson empowers you to make an impact in sport — and beyond.

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Why Simpson College for Sport Administration?

What Will I Learn?

You’ll gain a solid foundation in key areas such as sport economics, finance, history, leadership, law, and marketing. Hands-on internships, group and individual projects with real sport partners, and visits with sport practitioners, complement your coursework

As a Sport Administration minor at Simpson College, you’ll engage with a relevant curriculum and practical experiences designed to prepare you for impactful roles across the sport industry.

Great internship experiences

Simpson students have had some amazing internships, getting them up close and personal with some of the region’s premier sport organizations, including the Iowa Cubs, Iowa Wild, Iowa Wolves, Sporting KC, and the Principal Charity Golf Classic. Some of these even led to full-time positions.

The Career Development Office and program faculty are great assets when looking for your two required internships

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This Is What Success Looks Like

All of the people at this college made me a better learner, friend, professional and person.

Gable Johnson '20

Exploreships with nearby college athletic programs and professional sport teams helped Gable Johnson ’20 get accepted to graduate school at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Honors Student Balanced Classwork and Athletics

Responsibility, maturity, time management and leadership go hand in and, and I believe I improved on all these skills during my time at Simpson

Sadie Engelken '17

On the Road to Affect Change

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Explore Opportunities Beyond the Classroom

Interested in the unique opportunities the department has to offer? See more opportunities and experiences that will shape your future at Simpson.

Research

The Department of Sport Science and Health Education offers a Research Methods course for students interested in interdisciplinary study. Students present their work at the campus-wide Research & Creativity Symposium and have traveled to regional and national conferences.

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Labs

Labs are incredibly helpful to provide hands-on learning as well as practice techniques that aren’t taught in a book. This includes patient/client communication and comfort with personal interaction that is so critical in the field.

Health and Exercise Club

As a member of the Health & Exercise Science Club, you can attend professional meetings of organizations in your specific field. Conference attendance has included travel within Iowa and across the country. Recent conferences were held in Washington, D.C., and Chicago.