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Sports Medicine and Management Concentration

The Sports Medicine and Management Concentration takes students behind the scenes of the sports and athletics industry, giving them an eye into sports medicine and business management — two critical areas that make the world of sports a success. Whether students are interested in training athletes, managing a sports team, marketing or managing the business side of the industry, the Sports Management Concentration is a great place to start a professional career.

Sports Medicine and Management Module Students Develop:

  • An understanding of sports management
  • Knowledge of sports medicine
  • Comprehension of the human body and wellness
  • Written and Interpersonal communication skills
  • Collaboration skills
  • Proficiency in business management
  • Knowledge of the foundations of marketing

Who is a Sports Medicine and Management Tiger?

A Sports Medicine and Management Tiger is a team player — someone who cheers on their team members and shakes hands with their opponents. With an athletic mind, a Sports Medicine and Management Tiger wants to learn how to keep players, teammates and peers safe and healthy while playing the game, whether the “game” is on the field or in the classroom.
Sports Management students tour Stanford
Sports Management students tour Oracle Park
Sports Management students tour Oracle Park
Sports Management students tour Stanford
Sports Management students tour Oracle Park
Sports Management students tour Stanford
Sports Management students tour Oracle Park

Sports Medicine and Management Concentration Curriculum

If you are a rising sophomore interested in NDB’s Arts Concentration, please keep the requirements below in mind for planning purposes.

Sports Medicine Students Use Medical Tape to Prevent Hyperextension

Sports Medicine Students performed a medical taping lab to learn how to prevent hyper-extension of the thumb during game play.
Students tape wrists in a lab to prevent hyperextension
Students tape wrists in a lab to prevent hyperextension
Students tape wrists in a lab to prevent hyperextension
Students tape wrists in a lab to prevent hyperextension
Students tape wrists in a lab to prevent hyperextension

Additional Program Experiences

Note: A short reflection form must be completed  after each Independent and Academic Experience.

Anica Chavez ‘07, Senior Director and Executive Producer of San Francisco Giants Meets NDB Students

“Speaking to the current students at Oracle Park was an incredibly rewarding experience. It allowed me to reflect on my own journey and the lessons I’ve learned along the way," Anica shared, "Notre Dame Belmont instilled in me a strong sense of resilience and confidence which have been pivotal in navigating the male-dominated sports and media industry."

Anica Chavez '07 with students

Class of 2024 Sports Medicine and Management Majors

Class of 2024 Sports Medicine Majors

Career Examples

  • Sports Doctor
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • Director of Athletics
  • Sports League Manager
  • Physical Therapist
  • Athletic Trainer or Coach
  • Exercise Physiologist
  • Sports Marketer
  • College Athletics Administrator

Whether it be trying out for a team or furthering my nursing education in Germany, Notre Dame instilled a drive in me and gave me the faith to trust my own judgment. I worked very hard at Notre Dame and I took that work-ethic with me into my future. The strong mentality and character traits I learned from NDB prepared me for my career.

Chioma Igwe '04

Chioma Igwe, RN '04

Professional Soccer Player and Registered Nurse

Notre Dame Belmont instilled in me a strong sense of resilience and confidence which have been pivotal in navigating the male-dominated sports and media industry. The all-girls environment encouraged me to voice my opinions and assert myself without hesitation—a trait that has been instrumental in my role as a leader in a high-stakes, fast-paced field. The school’s emphasis on comprehensive education and leadership also prepared me to tackle challenges head-on and fostered a can-do attitude that has guided my career trajectory.

Anica Chavez '07

Anica Chavez '07

Senior Director and Executive Producer, SF Giants

When interviewing to work for the San Jose Earthquakes, I found myself on a panel of all male candidates. Because of my education at Notre Dame and beyond, I was the most articulate candidate and held myself with a higher level of professionalism, and I got the job!

Katie Smoot '17

Katie Smoot '17

Marketing and Communications, San Jose Earthquakes

The social and curricular aspects of a single gender education at NDB provided an atmosphere that enhanced my learning and socialization experiences. It empowered me with life skills by giving me more responsibility for my education. NDB instilled confidence in me and provided the fundamentals of a strong, well-rounded education that helped me to succeed in my life and career. As an alum and current employee, I'm grateful for the opportunity to interact and act as a role model for students.

Patsy Iannone

Patsy Iannone '78
Assistant Athletic Director, NDB

What I learned most from NDB was determination and the belief that I could achieve anything I wanted. I studied kinesiology/athletic training in college which at the time was predominantly a profession for men but was starting to see an increase of women joining the profession. At times during my career, I would be the only female amongst a group of all high level collegiate male athletes and coaches, working as the lead healthcare provider for mens' athletic teams. I never felt intimidated or insecure and always earned respect for my professionalism and expertise. I gained so much confidence in myself because of my time at NDB.

Christina Okubo

Christina Okubo '96
Director of Athletics, NDB

When I left my NDB home, I was ready for college. Little did I know how well NDB had prepared me for collegiate life academically, athletically, and for the career choices that I made after college. Even after leaving NDB, the support I received from the faculty, staff, and administration remained the same and still does today. Coming full circle from student to coach, the NDB tiger family has welcomed me home.

Samantha Rossi

Samantha Rossi '06

Varsity Basketball Coach, NDB;

Associate Finance Director of Stanford Athletics