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Associate of Arts in Faith-Based Sports Management (Specialization in Youth Sports, Development)

Academic unitHBIU College of Business and EconomicsTotal credits60Estimated duration2 years

Program Overview

Official program overview

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

A.A. in Faith-Based Sports Management

Total program length

60 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Two academic years

General education

18 credit hours

Faith-Based Sports Management core

30 credit hours

Professional application courses

9 credit hours

Capstone requirement

3 credit hours

The Associate of Arts in Faith-Based Sports Management is a comprehensive undergraduate program designed to equip students with the essential theoretical and practical foundations of sports administration, with a specialized focus on youth development and athletic programming. This curriculum bridges the gap between organizational management and the ethical stewardship of community-centered athletic initiatives. Students will explore the intersections of business operations, human development, and institutional leadership within the context of non-profit and community-oriented sports landscapes.

By engaging with both foundational business principles and specialized youth development strategies, participants cultivate the necessary skills to manage programs that promote physical, social, and character development. The program emphasizes the integration of servant leadership models and ethical decision-making, preparing graduates to navigate the complexities of contemporary sports management while upholding the values of organizational integrity and community service. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

The Associate of Arts in Faith-Based Sports Management provides students with a foundational study in the principles of sport administration, human development, and effective communication through the lens of faith-based practice. This program integrates coursework in organizational ethics, the utilization of community resources, and the delivery of supportive service practices tailored to the youth sports and development sectors, preparing students to serve in various ministry and community-based athletic environments.

Program Facts

Program facts

Degree abbreviation
A.A. in Faith-Based Sports Management
Total program length
60 semester credit hours
Normal completion time
Two academic years
General education
18 credit hours
Professional application courses
9 credit hours
Capstone requirement
3 credit hours
Academic unit
HBIU College of Business and Economics
Total credits
60
Duration
2 years

Program Description

Official program description

Learning Outcomes

Student learning outcomes

  • Analyze the operational functions of youth sports organizations including marketing, fiscal management, and event planning.
  • Apply theories of youth development to the design and implementation of community-based athletic programs.
  • Evaluate the role of servant leadership in managing volunteers, staff, and participants within a sports-focused organizational structure.
  • Demonstrate ethical decision-making capabilities when addressing common challenges in competitive and recreational youth environments.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to promote sustainable athletic initiatives that prioritize participant safety and inclusion.
  • Integrate biblical stewardship principles into the planning and oversight of organizational resources and facilities.
  • Develop a strategic plan for a youth-centered sports program that aligns with the mission and objectives of a faith-based organization.
  • Course Outline
  • Semester 1 — Year 1
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • BUS101
  • Principles of Management
  • 4
  • None
  • PSY110
  • Developmental Psychology
  • 3
  • None
  • COM105
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • 3
  • None
  • CHR101
  • Foundations of Servant Leadership
  • 4
  • None
  • BUS101 — Principles of Management: This course introduces foundational theories of organizational management, leadership styles, and human resource strategies. It emphasizes administrative effectiveness in a professional context. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • PSY110 — Developmental Psychology: An examination of human growth and development across the lifespan with a specific focus on childhood and adolescence. Students explore cognitive, social, and emotional milestones. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • COM105 — Interpersonal Communication: This course examines the dynamics of effective communication in diverse group and organizational settings. Focus is placed on conflict resolution, empathy, and clarity. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CHR101 — Foundations of Servant Leadership: A study of the servant leadership model as applied to contemporary service environments and ethical organizational management. The course explores leadership character and integrity. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 2 — Year 1
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • MGT210
  • Sports Program Administration
  • 4
  • BUS101
  • SOC201
  • Sociology of Sport
  • 3
  • None
  • BUS220
  • Nonprofit Resource Management
  • 4
  • BUS101
  • EDU205
  • Youth Coaching and Mentorship
  • 3
  • PSY110
  • MGT210 — Sports Program Administration: Students analyze the operational requirements of sports programs, including logistics, facility scheduling, and volunteer management. Emphasis is placed on structural efficiency and organizational mission alignment. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • SOC201 — Sociology of Sport: An analysis of the role sports play in modern society, focusing on community dynamics, socialization, and the impact of athletic participation on group behavior. Discussions include inclusion and diversity in sports. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS220 — Nonprofit Resource Management: This course covers the essentials of financial stewardship, fundraising, and resource allocation within the nonprofit sector. Practical applications focus on sustainability and ethical oversight. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • EDU205 — Youth Coaching and Mentorship: A study of coaching strategies that integrate mentorship into athletic instruction, focusing on the holistic development of youth participants. Students examine the power of influence in sport. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 3 — Year 2
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • MGT305
  • Risk Management in Athletics
  • 4
  • MGT210
  • BUS310
  • Event Marketing and Promotion
  • 3
  • BUS101
  • CHR320
  • Ethics in Organizational Leadership
  • 4
  • CHR101
  • EDU315
  • Inclusive Sports Programming
  • 3
  • EDU205
  • MGT305 — Risk Management in Athletics: This course examines legal and safety considerations necessary for the management of athletic events and youth programs. Emphasis is on negligence prevention and participant protection. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS310 — Event Marketing and Promotion: An introduction to promotional techniques for community-based sports events, utilizing digital and print media to engage families and participants. Students learn to develop outreach strategies. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CHR320 — Ethics in Organizational Leadership: An investigation of moral and ethical frameworks for leadership in the workplace, emphasizing decision-making that aligns with integrity and stewardship. Case studies provide context for application. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • EDU315 — Inclusive Sports Programming: Students explore strategies for adapting sports environments to serve diverse populations, including individuals with disabilities. Focus is on accessibility and equitable program design. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 4 — Year 2
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • CAP400
  • Capstone Project in Sports Management
  • 4
  • MGT305, CHR320
  • MGT410
  • Strategic Program Development
  • 3
  • MGT210
  • BUS420
  • Organizational Budgeting and Stewardship
  • 3
  • BUS220
  • SOC430
  • Community Engagement and Outreach
  • 4
  • SOC201
  • CAP400 — Capstone Project in Sports Management: The culminating project where students synthesize program learning to design a comprehensive youth sports program plan. Deliverables include a formal proposal demonstrating technical and ethical integration. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MGT410 — Strategic Program Development: Focuses on long-term sustainability and growth strategies for nonprofit sports organizations, including partnerships and multi-year program planning. Students analyze trends in organizational development. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS420 — Organizational Budgeting and Stewardship: Advanced study of fiscal management techniques that emphasize long-term stewardship and transparency in nonprofit budgeting. Focus is on aligning financial actions with mission objectives. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • SOC430 — Community Engagement and Outreach: Explores the relationship between athletic programs and the wider community, focusing on collaborative outreach and social impact. Students evaluate models of community partnership. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Admission Requirements

Admission and entry requirements

Applicants must hold a high school diploma or state-recognized equivalent (GED) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Additionally, candidates are required to submit an essay reflecting on their personal commitment to community service and their understanding of the intersection between sports and social development. Admission decisions consider academic readiness and the applicant’s alignment with the institution’s core mission of service and integrity. Culminating Project The Capstone Project serves as the culminating academic experience of the Associate of Arts in Faith-Based Sports Management, requiring students to synthesize and apply the knowledge, skills, and values acquired throughout the program. This project challenges students to develop a comprehensive, actionable proposal for a community-based youth sports program that addresses a specific identified local need. Students must demonstrate technical proficiency in budgeting, risk management, and programming while providing a clear justification for how their proposal honors principles of stewardship and service. The project is weighted at 4 credit hours and includes both a written strategic document and a formal oral presentation. Beyond academic competence, the capstone provides a platform for students to demonstrate their growth in faith-informed character development, documenting how their leadership style will facilitate spiritual and personal growth among program participants. Through this project, students prove their readiness to serve as ethical, transformative leaders in professional or volunteer settings, ensuring their future contributions are rooted in both academic rigor and foundational integrity.

Protected Curriculum

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Graduation Requirements

Graduation and completion requirements

  • Graduation from the program requires the successful completion of 60 credit hours with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. Students must earn a passing grade in all core and elective coursework and receive a satisfactory evaluation on the final Capstone Project. The program expects students to demonstrate consistent growth in professional responsibility, ethical behavior, and service-oriented commitment throughout their residency.
  • In addition to academic requirements, graduation is contingent upon meeting the institution's spiritual formation and community engagement standards, which include documented service hours and participation in communal reflection activities. By pairing scholastic achievement with character development, the program ensures that graduates possess the foundational maturity and organizational competence necessary for faith-informed service. Ultimately, the degree signifies a student’s preparedness to contribute effectively to the mission-driven activities of nonprofit, athletic, and community organizations.
  • Career Opportunities
  • Youth Sports Program Coordinator
  • Nonprofit Athletic Director
  • Community Recreation Manager
  • Faith-Based Youth Ministry Sports Outreach Specialist
  • Assistant Athletic Operations Manager
  • Volunteer Recruitment and Management Coordinator
  • Athletic Event Planner for Community Organizations
  • Important Notices
  • The program educates ethical professionals who demonstrate technical excellence, servant leadership, professional integrity, and a commitment to apply sound principles to advance faith-based organizations, strengthen communities, and contribute responsibly.
  • HBIU is a lawfully operating nonpublic faith-based postsecondary institution that maintains its status under section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes. The University annually affirms its compliance with the requirements applicable to faith-based institutions in Florida through Commission for Independent Education.
  • HBIU accreditation from QAHE (for quality assurance in pre-tertiary and higher education mechanisms). QAHE offers globally recognized accreditation and quality assurance for higher education, training providers, and professional institutions worldwide. Students should consider the nature and scope of this recognition in relation to their individual certification and professional goals.
  • Transfer credit is evaluated individually based on course content, credit hours, grades, institutional documentation, program requirements, and applicable university policies. Although HBIU provides academically structured programs, no institution can guarantee that another college, university, employer, licensing board, or credential-evaluation service will accept its credits or credentials. Students are encouraged to obtain advance written confirmation from the intended receiving organization.
  • The program develops academic knowledge and applied competencies for service in faith-based organizations, nonprofit institutions, community programs, and related professional environments. Some occupations associated with the subject area may be regulated by governmental or professional authorities. A degree from HBIU demonstrates completion of the University's academic requirements but does not, by itself, confer professional licensure or legal authority to perform regulated services.
  • Where a program is related to an external certification, eligibility is determined exclusively by the applicable certifying organization. Certification bodies may establish additional requirements involving education, examinations, experience, background screening, continuing education, or membership. HBIU does not guarantee certification eligibility or examination approval unless a formal written agreement expressly provides otherwise.
  • Career and occupational information is provided to help students make informed educational decisions. Employment outcomes depend on factors such as the graduate's experience, geographic location, professional qualifications, employer requirements, economic conditions, interviewing ability, and any applicable licensure or certification requirements. Completion of a program does not constitute a promise of employment, promotion, job placement, or a particular occupational title.
  • This program is delivered through online instruction. Students must have access to the technology, equipment, internet service, software, and learning resources identified in the University's technology requirements.
  • Internship or field-experience participation is subject to academic eligibility, site availability, supervisor approval, and the requirements of the participating organization. The University assists students with the placement process but cannot guarantee placement with a particular organization, supervisor, location, or schedule.
  • Students are responsible for reviewing the catalog, understanding program requirements, providing accurate information, meeting academic and financial obligations, and verifying whether the program supports their intended educational or professional goals.
  • Completion of a University program does not authorize a graduate to use a professional title that is protected or restricted by law. Graduates must use titles that accurately reflect their education, credentials, employment role, and current licensure or certification status.
  • Degree abbreviation | A.A. in Faith-Based Sports Management
  • Total program length | 60 semester credit hours
  • Normal completion time | Two academic years
  • General education | 18 credit hours
  • Faith-Based Sports Management core | 30 credit hours
  • Professional application courses | 9 credit hours
  • Capstone requirement | 3 credit hours
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • BUS101 | Principles of Management | 4 | None
  • PSY110 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | None
  • COM105 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | None
  • CHR101 | Foundations of Servant Leadership | 4 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • MGT210 | Sports Program Administration | 4 | BUS101
  • SOC201 | Sociology of Sport | 3 | None
  • BUS220 | Nonprofit Resource Management | 4 | BUS101
  • EDU205 | Youth Coaching and Mentorship | 3 | PSY110
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • MGT305 | Risk Management in Athletics | 4 | MGT210
  • BUS310 | Event Marketing and Promotion | 3 | BUS101
  • CHR320 | Ethics in Organizational Leadership | 4 | CHR101
  • EDU315 | Inclusive Sports Programming | 3 | EDU205
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • CAP400 | Capstone Project in Sports Management | 4 | MGT305, CHR320
  • MGT410 | Strategic Program Development | 3 | MGT210
  • BUS420 | Organizational Budgeting and Stewardship | 3 | BUS220
  • SOC430 | Community Engagement and Outreach | 4 | SOC201

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities

Career Opportunities

  • Youth Sports Program Coordinator
  • Nonprofit Athletic Director
  • Community Recreation Manager
  • Faith-Based Youth Ministry Sports Outreach Specialist
  • Assistant Athletic Operations Manager
  • Volunteer Recruitment and Management Coordinator
  • Athletic Event Planner for Community Organizations

Additional Official Information

Additional source information

Important Notices

  • The program educates ethical professionals who demonstrate technical excellence, servant leadership, professional integrity, and a commitment to apply sound principles to advance faith-based organizations, strengthen communities, and contribute responsibly.
  • HBIU is a lawfully operating nonpublic faith-based postsecondary institution that maintains its status under section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes. The University annually affirms its compliance with the requirements applicable to faith-based institutions in Florida through Commission for Independent Education.
  • HBIU accreditation from QAHE (for quality assurance in pre-tertiary and higher education mechanisms). QAHE offers globally recognized accreditation and quality assurance for higher education, training providers, and professional institutions worldwide. Students should consider the nature and scope of this recognition in relation to their individual certification and professional goals.
  • Transfer credit is evaluated individually based on course content, credit hours, grades, institutional documentation, program requirements, and applicable university policies. Although HBIU provides academically structured programs, no institution can guarantee that another college, university, employer, licensing board, or credential-evaluation service will accept its credits or credentials. Students are encouraged to obtain advance written confirmation from the intended receiving organization.
  • The program develops academic knowledge and applied competencies for service in faith-based organizations, nonprofit institutions, community programs, and related professional environments. Some occupations associated with the subject area may be regulated by governmental or professional authorities. A degree from HBIU demonstrates completion of the University's academic requirements but does not, by itself, confer professional licensure or legal authority to perform regulated services.
  • Where a program is related to an external certification, eligibility is determined exclusively by the applicable certifying organization. Certification bodies may establish additional requirements involving education, examinations, experience, background screening, continuing education, or membership. HBIU does not guarantee certification eligibility or examination approval unless a formal written agreement expressly provides otherwise.
  • Career and occupational information is provided to help students make informed educational decisions. Employment outcomes depend on factors such as the graduate's experience, geographic location, professional qualifications, employer requirements, economic conditions, interviewing ability, and any applicable licensure or certification requirements. Completion of a program does not constitute a promise of employment, promotion, job placement, or a particular occupational title.
  • This program is delivered through online instruction. Students must have access to the technology, equipment, internet service, software, and learning resources identified in the University's technology requirements.
  • Internship or field-experience participation is subject to academic eligibility, site availability, supervisor approval, and the requirements of the participating organization. The University assists students with the placement process but cannot guarantee placement with a particular organization, supervisor, location, or schedule.
  • Students are responsible for reviewing the catalog, understanding program requirements, providing accurate information, meeting academic and financial obligations, and verifying whether the program supports their intended educational or professional goals.
  • Completion of a University program does not authorize a graduate to use a professional title that is protected or restricted by law. Graduates must use titles that accurately reflect their education, credentials, employment role, and current licensure or certification status.
  • Degree abbreviation | A.A. in Faith-Based Sports Management
  • Total program length | 60 semester credit hours
  • Normal completion time | Two academic years