Codes and Dates

Current Effective Date 2025 Fall Semester
Curriculum Committee Approval: 02/24/2025
Board of Trustees Approval: 06/03/2025
Program Control Number 44289
Department: PE
Subject: (PE) Physical Education
TOP Code 0835.00 - Physical Education

Description

The Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Sports Management at Fresno City College is a comprehensive two-year program designed for individuals with a passion for sports and a keen interest in the business and administrative aspects of the sports industry. This program combines a solid foundation in business principles with specialized courses in sports management, providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in the dynamic field of sports administration.

Graduates are well-prepared for entry-level positions in sports management, event coordination, sports marketing, and related fields. Potential career paths include roles with sports teams, athletic departments, event management companies, and sports marketing agencies. This degree is ideal for individuals aspiring to enter the workforce directly or continue their education at a four-year institution.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
1. Implement an event plan for a specific event.
2. Implement content towards a sports management career.

Degree Requirements

Kinesiology Required Core Courses
9.0
HLTH 1
Contemporary Health Issues (Active)
3.0
PE 26
Sports Psychology (Active)
3.0
PE 62
Introduction To Kinesiology (Active)
3.0
Required Sport Management Courses:
10.0-23.0
PE 10
Sport Management (Active)
3.0
PE 19A
Work Experience Education (Active)
1.0-14.0
PE 24
Sports Officiating (Active)
3.0
PE 28
Foundations of Coaching (Active)
3.0
Fitness Activities: Choose 3 from the following
2.5-9.0
PE 2
Pickleball (Active)
1.0
PE 4
Badminton (Active)
1.0
PE 4B
Intermediate Badminton (Active)
1.0
PE 5
Basketball (Active)
1.0
PE 6
Fitness and Health (Active)
1.0
PE 7
Golf (Active)
1.0
PE 8
Basic Self Defense (Active)
1.0
PE 12
Swimming (Active)
1.0
PE 12B
Intermediate Swimming (Active)
1.0
PE 13
Tennis (Active)
1.0
PE 13B
Intermediate Tennis (Active)
1.0
PE 14
Volleyball (Active)
1.0
PE 14B
Intermediate Volleyball (Active)
1.0
PE 15A
Beginner Weight Training (Active)
1.0
PE 15B
Intermediate Weight Training (Active)
1.0
PE 15C
Advanced Weight Training (Active)
1.0
PE 17
Yoga (Active)
1.0
PE 17B
Intermediate Yoga (Active)
1.0
PE 27
High Intensity Interval Training (Active)
1.0
PE 29B
Intercollegiate Badminton (Active)
3.0
PE 29C
Off-Season Intercollegiate Badminton (Active)
1.0
PE 30B
Intercollegiate Baseball (Active)
3.0
PE 30C
Off-Season Intercollegiate Baseball (Active)
1.0
PE 31B
Intercollegiate Basketball (Active)
3.0
PE 31C
Off-Season Intercollegiate Basketball (Active)
1.0
PE 32B
Intercollegiate Cross Country (Active)
3.0
PE 33B
Intercollegiate Football (Active)
3.0
PE 33C
Off-Season Intercollegiate Football (Active)
1.0
PE 34B
Intercollegiate Golf (Active)
3.0
PE 34C
Off-Season Intercollegiate Golf (Active)
1.0
PE 35B
Intercollegiate Cheer and Stunt (Active)
2.0
PE 36B
Intercollegiate Soccer (Active)
3.0
PE 36C
Off-Season Intercollegiate Soccer (Active)
1.0
PE 37B
Intercollegiate Softball (Active)
3.0
PE 37C
Off-Season Intercollegiate Softball (Active)
1.0
PE 38B
Intercollegiate Tennis (Active)
3.0
PE 38C
Off-Season Intercollegiate Tennis (Active)
1.0
PE 39B
Intercollegiate Track and Field (Active)
3.0
PE 39C
Off-Season Intercollegiate Track and Field (Active)
1.0
PE 40B
Intercollegiate Women's Volleyball (Active)
3.0
PE 40C
Off-Season Intercollegiate Women's Volleyball (Active)
1.0
PE 41B
Intercollegiate Men's Wrestling (Active)
3.0
PE 41C
Off-Season Intercollegiate Men's Wrestling (Active)
1.0
PE 42B
Intercollegiate Women's Water Polo (Active)
3.0
PE 42C
Off-Season Intercollegiate Women's Water Polo (Active)
1.0
PE 43B
Intercollegiate Women's Swimming and Diving (Active)
3.0
PE 43C
Off-Season Intercollegiate Women's Swimming and Diving (Active)
1.0
PE 44B
Intercollegiate Women's Beach Volleyball (Active)
3.0
PE 44C
Off-Season Intercollegiate Women's Beach Volleyball (Active)
1.0
PE 45
Performance Training and Conditioning Techniques for Intercollegiate Athletics (Active)
0.5-1.0
PE 46B
Intercollegiate Women's Wrestling (Active)
3.0
PE 46C
Off-Season Intercollegiate Women's Wrestling (Active)
1.0
PE 71
Soccer (Active)
1.0
PE 72
Spinning for Fitness (Active)
1.0
Total: 21.5-41.0