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Individuals interested in majoring or minoring in Sport Management will obtain a wealth of content knowledge and will experience the behind-the-scene view of sport.

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A degree in Physical Education will prepare you for a wide variety of career opportunities related to sport and fitness, such as teacher, coach, personal trainer, wellness educator and many more.

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Available Majors, Minors and Concentrations

Majors:

Physical Education (B.S.)

Physical Education (B.S.) with Leisure Services concentration

Physical Education (B.S.) with Teacher Education concentration (PK-12 Certification)

Minors:

Coaching

Career Possibilities

Physical Education teacher (PK–12)
Sports Coach
Fitness Instructor
Outdoor / Environmental Educator
Event Coordinator

Personal Trainer
Camp Director
Activities Director
Intramural Sports Director
Community Center Director

Fitness Researcher
Fitness Center Manager
Parks and Recreation Director
Inclusion Specialist
Membership Coordinator

Overview

The Department of Sport Professions offer majors in Physical Education and Sport Management with options for minors and concentrations that will add breadth and depth to your academic program and give you a competitive edge in the job market. A required internship is designed to provide hands-on learning and networking opportunities that will benefit students after graduation. Majors are expected to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior and become independent thinkers and lifelong learners. Sport Professions faculty bring extensive experience to the program that helps them prepare students to be effective leaders and turn their passion for sport and fitness into viable careers. We emphasizes applied learning, leadership and academic rigor through research, professionalism and active participation in campus life at Newberry College.

Requirements

Physical Education major with Teacher Education concentration (73 hours)

Students who are interested in making a difference in the lives of young people by developing their abilities to lead physically active lifestyles, should consider Physical Education major with a concentration in Teacher Education. This major is designed to prepare students for teaching careers in Physical Education. The requirements lead to South Carolina Teacher Certification for grades PK-12 in Physical Education. Students will complete 73 hours to full the requirements for this program.

39 hours: PHE 115, 117, 201, 207, 210, 244, 255, 302, 305, 325, 424, 430, 440
4 hours: BIO 215 or 216
33 hours: EDU 224, 230, 232, 300, 382, 455, 480, and 483

Candidates are encouraged to take BIO 101 or 121 for the Core Requirement in Laboratory Science and must earn a grade of C or better in order to meet the prerequisite for BIO 215 or 216. Students may prepare for PK-12 certification in Physical Education. Graduation with a degree or concentration in Education does not guarantee state certification. In order to be certified by the state of South Carolina, candidates must pass all required PRAXIS II series tests and meet all certification requirements. All candidates will complete a minimum of 108 hours of field experience in a public school prior to student teaching. Candidates should take EDU 224 and 230 during their freshman year, and EDU 232 during the first semester of the sophomore year. These classes are prerequisites for admittance to the Teacher Education Program and all other 300- and 400-level education courses. In addition to passing EDU 224, 230, and 224 with at least a C, all candidates must pass or exempt Praxis Core reading, writing, and mathematics tests, and apply for and be admitted into the Teacher Education Program. Additional requirements for admittance to the Teacher Education Program and requirements for the internship can be found under the Department of Education section.

Coaching minor for PE majors (13 hours)

This unique minor is designed to prepare students with an interest in coaching sports with the academic foundation to pursue their passion. Physical Education majors are required to take 13 hours to complete the Coaching minor.

10 hours: PHE 229, 232, 234, and 496
3 hours: PHE 201

Coaching minor for non-PE majors (21 hours)

The Coaching minor is designed for students who are pursuing teacher certification and who also wish to coach sports. The Coaching minor requires 21 hours to complete for non-Physicial Education majors.

17 hours: PHE 229, 232, 234, 424, 430, and 496
4 hours: BIO 215 or 216
Students are encouraged to take BIO 101 or BIO 121 for the Core requirement in Laboratory Science; students must earn a grade of C or better to meet the prerequisite for BIO 215 or 216.

Sport Management minor for non-PE majors (15 hours)

The Sport Management minor will provide a comprehensive overview of everything from accounting and marketing to sport psychology to facility management.Students who are not majoring in Physical Education are required to take 15 hours.

12 hours: PHE 325, 333, 431 and 451
3 hours: one course course from Business Administration or Communications

Natasha Ferguson Dennison
- Assistant Professor of Sport Professions
  
  Office: P.E. Complex 104
  
  Office Phone: 803.321.3304
  
  Email:
  natasha.dennison@newberry.edu
Rebekah Dixon
- Assistant Professor of Sport Professions
  
  Office: PE Complex 101
  
  Office Phone: 803-947-2109
  
  Email:
  rebekah.dixon@newberry.edu
  Bio:
  Rebekah Dixon has been a member of the Newberry College Sport Professions faculty since 2004. She earned tenure in 2007 as an assistant professor in Sport Professions focusing on the academic major of Sport Management and… Read More
Gretchen Haskett
- Associate Professor of Sport Professions
  
  Office: P.E. Complex 103
  
  Office Phone: 803-321-5165
  
  Email:
  Gretchen.haskett@newberry.edu
  Bio:
  Gretchen Haskett is a South Carolina native and has worked in community recreation for 10 years. She has also served in multiple capacities at Newberry College under both Student Affairs and Academic Affairs. She was recognized as… Read More
John Lesaine
- Assistant Dean, Center for Student Success
  
  Office: Center for Student Success
  
  Office Phone: 803-321-5123
  
  Email:
  John.Lesaine@Newberry.Edu
  Bio:
  A native of Manning and Newberry College alumnus, Dr. Lesaine has taught in the Department on Sport Professions since August 2012. Before entering the classroom, he coached women’s basketball on the college level for eight… Read More
Peggy Winder
- Director for Diversity and Inclusion, Professor of Sport Professions
  
  Office: Keller Hall 206
  
  Office Phone: 803-321-5161
  
  Email:
  peggy.winder@newberry.edu
  Bio:
  Dr. Peggy Barnes-Winder is a native of Lancaster SC and was educated in the public school system of Lancaster County. A two-time NCSGA Professor of the Year recipient (2002-03, 2011-12) and a 2011 recipient of the Grady L. Cooper… Read More

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The Business of Sport

A degree in Sport Management is ideal for people with an interest in sports but who may not wish to pursue a career playing sports. The Sport Management degree at Newberry College draws on a broad range of disciplines, including business, communications, mathematics and the social sciences to prepare students for successful careers in the sports and entertainment industry.

Available Majors, Minors and Concentrations

Majors:

Sport Management (B.S.)

Minors:

Sport Management

Sport Management graduates are prepared for employment in a variety of fields. Graduates who pursue advanced degrees in Sport Management and related fields often are employed in management level occupations in sports and entertainment industries.