Program Info
Year Established
2025
Program Code
SPORTSMGMT.AA
Degree Type
Associate in Arts
Office Contact
School of Health and Human Services: 313-845-9877, hhsinfo@hfcc.edu, Health Careers Education Ctr, Room: G-132
Program Description
Description
The Associate of Arts in Sports Management program prepares students for seamless transfer to a 4-year institution, where they can pursue advanced studies in various fields such as coaching, health and wellness, recreational and sports organizations leadership, management, and/or team leadership.
Program Goals
Prepares students for a seamless transition of the AA in its entirety without loss of credits. Allows students with an AAS or other degrees to complete a bachelor program leading to graduate studies.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a foundational understanding of the psychosocial processes that apply to sports and exercise
- Develop strong written and oral communication abilities to manage communication with owners, media, athletes, sponsors and spectators..
- Develop a holistic understanding of theories and practices for health and wellness.
- Demonstrate a foundational understanding of statistical concepts and methods.
General Education
30 MTA credits
Category 1: English Composition
Complete any one course from the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) list.
Category 2: English Composition or Communications
ENG-132 or ENG-132H.
Category 3: Mathematics
Complete any one course from the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) list.
Category 4: Social Sciences
PSY-131 and SOC-131
Category 5: Humanities and Fine Arts
Complete any two courses from the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) list, from different disciplines.
Category 6: Natural Sciences
Complete any two courses, from the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) list, including one with laboratory experience, from different disciplines.
Category 7
Complete additional courses from the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) list, if needed, to reach 30 total credits
Credit Hours
30.00
See General Education for Transfer Degrees for details.
Program Requirements
Required Core Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| HPE-130: Stress Management | 3.00 |
| HPE-141: Introduction to Health and Wellness | 3.00 |
| HPE-175: Introduction to Sports Management | 3.00 |
| HPE-224: Sports Facilities | 3.00 |
| HPE-253: Nutrition for the Professional | 3.00 |
| PSY-254: Social Psychology | 3.00 |
Credit Hours: 18
Required Support Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
3.00 |
Credit Hours: 3
Note
Consult with your academic advisor before selecting required, support, and elective courses.
Elective Hours
6.00
Minimum Total Credit Hours
60.00
Requirements are subject to change.
The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2025 and applies to the current catalog year.
If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the
My Progress section of HFC Self Service.