GVSU Sport Leadership Program

Grand Valley's Sport Leadership Program gives students the education and resources needed to work in the Sport Industry. The program encompasses courses in business, sport management, kinesiology and psychology as well as requiring internships for a well-rounded experience. Students can also earn their coaching certification through the Sport Leadership Program. Students will learn effective methods of reinforcement, psychology of group dynamics pertaining to sport and current issues coaches are facing.

 

Current Students and Graduates can be found working at all levels of sports including:

  • Middle School and High School Athletics
  • West Michigan Sports Commission
  • American Hockey League
  • NCAA Division I and Division II Collegiate Athletics
  • National Basketball Association
  • National Football League
  • Private Fitness Clubs
  • Graduate Assistantships (Campus Recreation, Colliegate Athletic Teams)

Program Requirements

Program requirements can be found on the "Major Requirements" page of the website. For more informaton on our programs ask any of our faculty.

Guidebooks for PED 460 and PED 490 can be found here:

PED 460 Fieldwork

PED 490 Internship


Announcements and Events:

 

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