Sport Management

Bachelor of Science (BS), Sport Management and Biblical Studies

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Study Sport Management at LBC

Faith in Action

If you’re looking for an education in sport management or a sports administration degree that’s hands-on, practical and focused on giving you résumé-ready skills and experience, look no further. At Lancaster Bible College, our Sport Management degree allows students to be a part of the 400 billion dollar industry – before they even graduate.

Our Sport Management degree offers students 3 different areas to specialize in:

Sport Management
Coaching
Sport Ministry (camp, fitness, church ministry)

While many colleges offer sport management programs, there’s none quite like ours. With a program that is intentionally designed to give students field experience before graduating, our students leave equipped and ready to lead in their industry in sports administration, coaching or sport ministry. Starting freshman year, students begin working in their field, first by helping to pull off athletic events on campus, followed by an apprenticeship under a skilled professional in their sophomore year, then internships and practicum in their junior and senior years. In total, our students leave with a minimum of 440 hours of relevant sport management experience. As you can tell, we’re firm believers in giving our students the chance to get as much hands-on experience as possible.

Furthermore, our students get the chance to integrate their faith into their profession through our unique program that places a strong emphasis on Bible classes, professional classes and coaching classes. In fact, our students graduate with two majors: sport management and biblical studies.

So if you’re looking for a Christian college that will give you and education in the Bible and beyond, consider applying to LBC to study sport management.

Why Study Sport Management at LBC?

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how amateur, collegiate, and professional sports teams are run.
Gain hands-on experience in working with local sports organizations.
Earn nationally recognized certifications through LBC’s sport management program, including certificates from the American Sport Education Program in Coaching, American Sport Education Program in Sport First Aid and American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED.
Enjoy earning a degree that offers you flexible job options following graduation – sport management careers are varied and versatile.

The sport management degree program at Lancaster Bible College has received specialized accreditation through the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) located in Fort Collins, CO, USA. The sport management program in the following area is accredited by COSMA: Bachelor of Science, Sport Management & Biblical Studies.

» View LBC’s COSMA Student Learning Outcome Matrix (pdf)

Your Journey

Program Credits: 120

Locations: Lancaster

Degree

Bachelor of Science, students major in Sport Management and Biblical Studies
Associates of Science is also available.

Internships
Here are some examples of internships completed by students in the past:

Intern at Cal Ripken’s Baseball Clinic
Intern at Spooky Nook (Largest Indoor Recreational Complex in North America)
Intern at YMCA

Options

Traditional
Online & Evening (Adult Education)
Available as Minor

Transfer Students

“…let us run with endurance the race set out for us.” – Hebrews 12:1b

A Closer Look: Sport Management

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Real-World Experience

A 2012 graduate of Lancaster Bible College, Taylor Dooley has used his degree to go far. Today, he works at Under Armour and helps to design and develop the world-recognized shoes worn by professional athletes and aspiring athletes alike. Listen to him explain why studied at LBC and why a biblical education matters.

Meet the Faculty

Amanda Zuschmidt, M.Ed.

Assistant Professor

“A good leader takes a little more than her share of the blame, a little less than her share of the credit.” — Mrs. Zuschmidt

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Amanda Zuschmidt, M.Ed.

Assistant Professor

azuschmidt@lbc.edu

717.569.7071 ext: 5407

Mrs. Amanda Zuschmidt is a 2003 LBC graduate. She was a 1000+ point scorer for the LBC Women’s Basketball team and remains an active alumnus. In 2005, she earned her M.Ed. in Sport Management from Millersville University. Upon graduation, Amanda accepted a position as a teacher and athletic director at a Christian school on the island of Guam. During her three years in Guam, Amanda traveled extensively throughout Southeast Asia enjoying scuba diving, hiking and exploring new cultures. She moved back to the US with her family and after the birth of her son, returned to LBC as an adjunct professor. In 2013, Amanda joined LBC full time as a faculty member in the Sport Management program. She also served the LBC athletic department as the director of Shadey’s Rugged Run, an annual event has that generated well over $150,000. Additionally, a portion of the money earned each year was donated to the Children’s Miracle Network, an organization that is close to Amanda’s heart. Amanda is a dedicated faculty member in the HPE department and shares her passion for sports and travel with the students. She has planned and led two TravelLearn trips to Europe to study International Sport management and is always planning the next trip! Amanda provides oversight for the Sport Management Student Association and is the LBC representative with the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation.

Education

M.Ed., Sport Management, Millersville University, Millersville, PA
B.S., Bible/ Health & Physical Education, Lancaster Bible College, Lancaster, PA

Vickie Byler, Ed.D.

Professor, Chair of Health & Physical Education

“If we truly believe we are fearfully and wonderfully made, we will look to God for our validation and not be pulled off course by the changing standards of the world.” — Dr. Byler

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Vickie Byler, Ed.D.

Professor, Chair of Health & Physical Education

vbyler@lbc.edu

717.569.7071 ext: 5528

Vickie received her B.S. degree in Health and Physical Education from The King’s College, her Master in Sport Science in Sport Management and her doctorate in Sport Management from the United States Sports Academy. Vickie is passionate about education and has served students in many ways throughout her career. She began as a teacher and coach at the K-12 level in 1981. In 1990, she moved to higher education in the role of teaching, athletic administration and coaching. Vickie joined the LBC staff in 1994. In the years that followed, she began both the Health and Physical Education and Sports Ministry/Management programs. In 2005, her focused turned to the raising of her three sons. She continued as an adjunct faculty member until she returned to LBC as a full time professor in 2016. In 2020, she assumed the role of Chair of the Health and Physical Education department. In her spare time, Vickie enjoys time with her family and friends, being outdoors, and a variety of recreational activities. Vickie also has a passion for families affected by disability and has served as a volunteer and staff person for Joni and Friends ministry in central Pennsylvania. She feels this experience has made her a better teacher and has broadened her view of God’s love poured out in the uniqueness of each individual being He has created. Other memorable experiences for Vickie have been her leadership roles in Church Sports Recreation Ministers (CRSM) and serving as the first female President of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA).

Education

Ed.D., Sports Management, United States Sports Academy, Daphne, AL
M.S.S., Sports Management, United States Sports Academy, Daphne, AL
B.S., Physical Education, The King’s College, New York City, NY

Tom Randolph, Ed.D.

Professor

“A first-class teacher is one who embraces the profession with passion, confidence and ingenuity.” — Mr. Randolph

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Tom Randolph, Ed.D.

Professor

trandolph@lbc.edu

717.569.7071 ext: 5452

Tom’s career began in the K-12 classroom as a health and physical educator. He also has extensive experience as a coach in a variety of sports. In 2010, after supervising several LBC student teachers, Tom Randolph moved to higher education as a professor in the Health and Physical Education department. From 2014 until 2020, Tom served as the Chair of the Health and Physical Education department. The effects of Tom’s leadership are evident in the way the LBC HPE program is viewed in the local educational community, as well as the strong base of alumni serving as educators throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Tom Randolph is a firm believer that high quality physical education programs and staff don’t just “roll out the ball.” The focus of an excellent teacher is to develop students with the movement skills they need. Tom’s entire purpose is to deliver a high quality HPE Teacher Certification Program that equips future educators with cutting-edge health and physical educational instruction, strategies to increase fitness and activity levels, innovative methods and technology and classroom management skills to enable social interaction among students. Above all else, Tom integrates a biblical worldview in all he does whether mentoring, instructing or enjoying time with students.

Education

Ed.D., Sport Management, United States Sports Academy, Daphne, AL
M.S., Health & Physical Education, Baptist Bible College,
B.A., Education, Valley Forge Christian College, Valley Forge, PA

Zach Freeman, MS

Director of Advancement Operations
and Adjunct Faculty in HPE

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Sample Course Outline

Required Core Courses

SPM 105 Intro to Sport Management3 credits

SPM 130 Sport Communication3 credits

SPM 320 Organizational Leadership3 credits

SPM 315 Administration of Sport3 credits

SPM 400 Cross Cultural Experience1 credit

SPM 420 Sport Finance3 credits

SPM 470 Sport Law and Ethics3 credits

Field Experiences (SPM 175, 275, 355 and 450)7 credits

Sport Management Specialization Professional Core

SPM 270 Marketing3 credits

SPM390 Sport Governance3 credits

SPM 475 Facility/Event Mgmt3 credits

Major Elective3 credits

Coaching Specialization Professional Core

SPM140 Fundamentals of Coaching3 credits

SPM 190 Team Sports3 credits

SPM 322 First Aid and Athletic Training3 credits

Major Elective3 credits

Sport Ministry Specialization Professional Core

SPM 322 First Aid and Athletic Training3 credits

SPM 210 Sport in Ministry3 credits

SPM 430 Recreation Management3 credits

Major Elective – SPM 160 Outdoor Ed (suggested elective)3 credits

Major Elective3 credits

See the catalog for details

Featured Courses

SPM 130 - Sport Communication

This course provides the student with an understanding of the uses of sport communication at the professional, parachurch and church levels. The course covers the role of communications in management, news release writing, working with and utilizing the various forms of media, the expanding use of the internet in communications and sports, crisis management, pitching stories, interviews and ethics. Emphasis is placed on development communication, telecommunication, audio-visual communication, mass communication, sports information, public relations and community relations.

SPM 315 - Administration of Sport

This course is designed to give an overview of the administration of a physical education and school athletic program. Topics covered include staff recruitment and supervision, budgeting, equipment purchase, maintenance, scheduling of athletic events, officials, facilities, public relations, sport management, and sport promotions.

OBJECTIVES

This major prepares you for careers in professional sports, college athletics, amateur sports, youth sports, a sports-related position with corporation or sports ministry. You will leave with a variety of practical “hands-on” experience and professional skills to organize, administrate and facilitate sports programs at corporate, agency, professional and amateur levels. You will also be able to receive national certifications in coaching, first aid and CPR.

PROGRAM DISTINCTIVES

Field Service/Internships. Students receive field service experience each year they are enrolled at LBC. These field service opportunities are key to the students’ educational experience as it is where they put into practice what they have learned in the classroom. Internships may include working with professional sports organizations, college and high school athletic departments, recreational departments, churches and sport ministry organizations performing functions including facility management, sport promotion and marketing, sport media, customer or community relations, sport sponsorship, licensing, sport information and coaching.

Careers and Jobs in Sport Management

Athletic Director
College Coach
League Manager

Sports Coach
Sports Administration
Staff for Professional Sports Team

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Sport Management

Bachelor of Science (BS), Sport Management and Biblical Studies

Study Sport Management at LBC

Why Study Sport Management at LBC?

Your Journey

A Closer Look: Sport Management

Real-World Experience

Meet the Faculty

Amanda Zuschmidt, M.Ed.

Education

Vickie Byler, Ed.D.

Education

Tom Randolph, Ed.D.

Education

Zach Freeman, MS

Education

Sample Course Outline

Featured Courses

SPM 130 - Sport Communication

SPM 315 - Administration of Sport

OBJECTIVES

PROGRAM DISTINCTIVES

Careers and Jobs in Sport Management

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