Department Chair
John Dietrich
At a Glance
What You’ll Learn:
- In-depth analysis of sports, with a specific disciplinary focus on communication, economics, legal studies, psychology, sociology, or statistics
What You’ll Do:
- Immerse yourself in a senior capstone, designed with guidance from a Sport Studies faculty member to suit your interests in the sports industry
Where You’ll Go:
- Positions in professional and amateur sports, communication, media, or the health and fitness industry
Program Highlights
What is it about sports that inspires such loyalty and camaraderie or, conversely, that provokes fans to take the contest outside the arena?
Bryant’s interdisciplinary Sport Studies concentration offers courses that delve into the cultural and institutional dimensions of sports, the role of media in sports, the interconnections between these facets, and the physical and physiological foundations of sports and athletics.
With the Sport Studies concentration, you can enrich various academic paths with a discipline-focused exploration of sports and athletics. This knowledge opens doors to careers in sports development, the health and fitness sector, coaching, or further academic pursuits.
Sample Courses
Our curriculum consists of engaging coursework that’s designed to prepare you for your future career. Just a few sample courses include:
Microeconomic Principles
ECO 113
The Legal Environment of Business
LGLS 211
Sports Media Production
COM 344
Sports Economics
ECO 340
Sport and the Law
LGLS 380
Exercise and Sport Psychology
PSY 481
Public Relations
COM 361
Fundamentals of Nutrition
SCI 354
Sport Studies Senior Capstone Seminar
SPS 491