Bachelor of Arts in Sports and Fitness Programs Management

The major in Sports and Fitness Programs Management offers an interdisciplinary course of study in Physical Education and Business to prepare students for professional positions in:

the creation and administration of programs in community recreation

community centres

state and city parks and recreation

resorts

camps

theme parks

tourist attractions

youth service organizations

corporate fitness programs

church programs

Many of these positions will require teaching ability and management and leadership skills, and graduates may expect to lead and give instruction in games and sports in addition to administering programs and facilities. College graduates with skills to operate in recreational resources and facilities add to the region's physical and economic health. Students must earn a "C" grade in each course in the major field to graduate; the overall GPA must be at least 2.00.

Students should become familiar with their individual programs' requirements and work with their advisors to ensure that all degree requirements will be met.

Alice Lloyd College resides in the heart of Appalachia and has over one hundred years of history. The mission of Alice Lloyd College is to educate mountain people for positions of leadership by Making an Alice Lloyd College education available to qualified mountain students regardless of their financial situation; Offering a high-quality academic program, emphasizing the liberal arts; Promoting the work ethic through a self-help Student Work Program in which all full-time students participate; Providing an atmosphere in which Christian values are maintained, encouraging high personal standards, and the development of character; Serving the community and region through appropriate outreach programs which utilize mountain people helping mountain people; Assisting deserving students in obtaining advanced study beyond their program at Alice Lloyd; Producing leaders for Appalachia who possess high moral and ethical values, an attitude of self-reliance, and a sense of service to others.

Students are encouraged to develop Christian-based morals at ALC and are taught The Purpose Road Philosophy. Additionally, students must complete courses in Leadership before graduating from ALC.

Students are provided with multiple volunteer opportunities and can choose to participate in our Leadership Education Programto further their dedication to serving others.

Alice Lloyd College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees.