Ba sport studies in University of iowa

Sport studies examines sport in the contexts of historical and contemporary culture. It looks at sport s cultural relationship with education, the economy, families, the media, and politics, and considers race, class, and gender differences in the sport experience.The sport studies major provides an excellent basis for pursuing careers in sports journalism, sports broadcasting, sports management, sports information, and coaching. Our courses lay a solid foundation for students who want to pursue a graduate degree or combine their sport studies interest with an emphasis in journalism, American studies, business, history, women's studies, African American studies, or sociology. Many sport studies students with an interest in sport and the media choose a double major with the School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC). Others choose to add course work from the Tippie College of Business to strengthen their sport management interests.

Academic records, Typical SAT scores (combined critical reading and math)- 1060-1267, ACT Composite 23-28, Average GPA 3.64, TOEFL: IBT-80, PBT-530, IELTS-6.5, PTE-53

Many sport studies students use their experience to prepare for graduate school. For others, the required second area of concentration or minor serves as an introduction to careers in a number of fields, such as sports journalism or sports information, sport management, and coaching.

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