Sport Studies Degree in New York State | St. Bonaventure University

Earn your Sport Studies Degree in New York State

When applying to undergraduate programs at universities and colleges, you’ll appreciate the real-life experiences of pursuing a Sport Studies degree in New York State at SBU has to offer. We offer more than 50 undergraduate majors and programs for incoming SBU students to be passionate about.

The SBU Sport Studies degree offers a remarkable chance for you to naturally discover the academic path you were meant to take. Deciding on a major can be hard that is why while earning your Sport Studies degree in New York State, we have academic advisors for you to collaborate with to determine a suitable path, to start mapping out your future. An expanded network of contacts and the personal growth that comes with pursuing your Sport Studies degree are just some of the things undergraduates at SBU have to gain.

Unleash your potential with a Sport Studies degree. Contact St. Bonaventure, today!

SBU has been consistently ranked by US News and World Report as one of the 10 best College Values in the northern US!

Extraordinary SBU Alumni

When we say that studying at SBU can lead you on the path to becoming extraordinary, we mean it. Some of our notable alumni include:

Eugene McQuade: 1971; Chief Executive Officer, Citibank N.A.
Deborah A. Henretta: 1983; Group President, Proctor & Gamble – Asia
Charles J. Dougherty: 1971; President, Duquesne University
Andrew Nicholson: 2012; first-round pick of the Orlando Magic in the 2012 NBA Draft
Edward H. Bastian: 1979; President, Delta Air Lines
Chris LaPlaca: 1979; Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, ESPN
Robert S. McDow: 1991; Director of Finance and Plant Services, Sweet Home Central School, Amherst, NY
Richard P. Kearns: 1972; retired Chief Administrative Officer and now Senior Advisor, Zurich Financial Services Group
Janet Bodnar: 1971; Editor, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine
Dan Barry: 1980; Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, New York Times
Tim Brown: 1985; President/CEO, Nestlé Canada

Sport Studies Degree Program Detailed

Turn your love of sports and fitness into a career!

One of the most popular areas of study at the University today, Sport Studies prepares students to work in the wellness, recreation and sport industries. Graduates are also prepared for graduate programs supporting practice and research in human performance and the allied health professions.

The Sport Studies program is offered by the Department of Physical Education and provides students with the opportunity to explore sport, movement disciplines, exercise and wellness within a trans-disciplinary curriculum. Students who are considering a major in Sport Studies should contact the department chair to learn more about the program.

St. Bonaventure University is currently the oldest Catholic Franciscan University in America. Surround yourself with highly educated friars, faculty and other students who all share the same humble, human values that give St. Bonaventure its Franciscan identity.

St. Bonaventure University is currently located at the heart of the stunning Allegheny Mountains of southwestern New York State.

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