Are you interested in a career in a sports related field?
The undergraduate minor in Athletic Leadership prepares and inspires students to excel in competitive leadership positions in sports related fields, including:
- Sports Management
- Sports Administration
- Coaching
- Fitness and Wellness
- Community/Youth Sports
The Undergraduate Minor in Athletic Leadership, established in 2020, is designed to equip students for leadership roles within the sports industry. This includes various fields such as sport administration (scholastic, collegiate, and professional), sport management, coaching, community and youth sports, fitness clubs and wellness organizations, and parks and recreation.
The curriculum is structured to integrate current research, applied theory, contemporary issues, policy challenges, and practical skill development. A core aim of this minor, aligning with the School of Education's vision, is to leverage education for equity, justice, and positive change in athletics.
The minor requires a total of 20 units, comprising one lower-division course and four upper-division courses. Many courses are available in both face-to-face and fully online formats. Students have the option to undertake a capstone project with a faculty advisor, focusing on a sports-related topic of their choice. Internship credit hours are also available for practical experience, provided they are approved by an academic advisor. Students are responsible for securing their own internships.
Declaring the ALDR Minor
If you are interested in declaring the ALDR minor, please make sure you have fulfilled the criteria below before submitting this SOE Petition Form.
To declare a minor in ALDR, students must be in good academic standing and have completed a minimum of two education courses with a grade of "C" or higher, preferably by the end of their junior year.
NOTE: while minors won't appear on your diploma, they will be listed on your official academic transcript.
If you have questions, please contact the SOE undergraduate advising office: edundergrad@ucr.edu.
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“I came into the minor hoping to gain access to new contacts and new perspectives in an environment that doesn’t naturally offer a lot of pathways into the sports industry. What I found was exactly that, and more."
-- Ruhi Barot
Business Administration Major/Athletic Leadership Minor
“Becoming involved in the School of Education at UCR has opened my eyes to the possibilities of pursuing a degree in higher education and the many pathways one can take."
-- Laney Wang
Psychology Major / Athletic Leadership Minor
“Students should absolutely consider the Athletic Leadership minor and the Experiential Learning Trip (ELT) because they provide real-world experiences that cannot be learned from a textbook. The entire day was filled with professionals who shared their experiences, advice, and lessons from working in the sports industry."
-- Yene Chan
Business Administration Major / Athletic Leadership Minor
“The Experiential Learning Trip (ELT), field study was incredibly transformative. It served as my introduction to the next generation I will soon serve, while allowing me to converse with my peers and future colleagues."
-- Phala Herron
Liberal Studies Major / Athletic Leadership Minor