The United States Sports Academy is an independent, non-profit, accredited, special mission sports university created to serve the nation and the world with programs in instruction, research and service. The role of the Academy is to prepare men and women for careers in the profession of sports.
The Academy awards the Bachelor of Sports Science (B.S.S.), Master of Sports Science (M.S.S.) and Doctor of Education in Sports Management (Ed.D.) degrees. Undergraduate students may choose to major in Sports Management, Sports Coaching or Sports Studies. Undergraduates may also choose an emphasis in Sports Security. The Master's degree students may select majors in Sports Management, Sports Coaching, Sports Fitness and Health or Sports Studies. Emphasis areas at the Master's degree level are available in Sport Psychology, NCAA Compliance, Olympism or Personal Training. The Doctor of Education in Sports Management program offers five areas of specialization, including Sports Theory, Sports Medicine, Sports Coaching, Fitness and Health and Olympism.
The Academy’s Continuing Education department offers a wide variety of individual courses, certificate programs, certification programs and CEU credits for professionals — all available online. Certificate programs offered include Sports Management, Sports Coaching, Human Performance and Collegiate Compliance. Certification programs are available in Sports Management, Sports Coaching, Sports Fitness, Personal Training, Sports Strength and Conditioning, Sports Studies, Bodybuilding, National Coaching, Sports Medicine, Wellness and NACDA.
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Art Competition London 2012
26 August 2011With the aim of implementing one of the fundamental principles of the Olympic Charter, which states, inter alia, that Olympism blends sport with culture and education, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and its Commission for Culture and Olympic Education is launching an Olympic Sport & Art contest, as it did for the previous edition of the Games of the Olympiad, as part of its celebrations for the Games of the XXX Olympiad in London in 2012...
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NCAA Division I Athletics: Amateurism and Exploitation
December 2011Recently, there has been increased dialogue about compensating college athletes above athletic scholarships. Using Wertheimer’s two arguments for the exploitation of student-athletes, it was demonstrated some student-athletes are victims of exploitation. However, after examining mutually advantageous exploitation and consensual exploitation, it was determined not all student-athletes are exploited. Those who set NCAA policy should discuss the implications of these conclusions...
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From the Past to the Present in the 400 Meter Dash
December 2011Track and field arguably reigns as the most prestigious sport in the Summer Olympics. The 400-meter event has always been one of the most popular for viewers to watch. Two men who exemplify the drive and determination its takes to be a great 400 runner are Lee Evans, the 1968 Olympic gold medalist, and Kirani James, the event’s current world champion...
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All current students and graduates are encouraged to join the Academy’s Alumni Association. As you may know, our alumni have created an incredible network of professionals in sport-related fields throughout the world.
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