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Built for Careers in Sports

In addition to core classes — English, Math, Science, and Social Studies — Legacy offers elective career pathways in Sports Medicine, Coaching & Athletic Administration, and Sports Media & Marketing.

These four-year electives are designed to give our students an edge in their chosen career field — combining classroom instruction with hands-on experience through Legacy's Sports Management Society (SMS), a student-driven organization that brings classwork to life.

Choose Your Pathway

Sports Medicine

Year 1: Principles of Health Science → Year 2: Medical Terminology → Year 3: Anatomy & Physiology → Year 4: Practicum in Health Science. Learn more on the Sports Medicine page.

Coaching & Athletic Administration

Year 1: Principles of Education & Training → Year 2: Instructional Practices → Year 3: Human Growth & Development → Year 4: Practicum in Education & Training.

Sports Media & Marketing

Year 1: Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance → Year 2: Sports & Entertainment Marketing → Year 3: Entrepreneurship → Year 4: Practicum in Marketing.

Core Academic Course Offerings

  • Year 1: English 1
  • Year 2: English 2
  • Year 3: English 3 or Dual Credit for TSI-qualified students
  • Year 4: English 4 or Dual Credit / OnRamps for TSI-qualified students

  • Year 1: Algebra 1
  • Year 2: Geometry
  • Year 3: Algebra 2 or Dual Credit / OnRamps for TSI-qualified students
  • Year 4: Statistics or Dual Credit / OnRamps for TSI-qualified students

  • Year 1: Environmental Systems
  • Year 2: Biology
  • Year 3: Chemistry or Dual Credit / OnRamps for TSI-qualified students
  • Year 4: Physics or Dual Credit / OnRamps for TSI-qualified students

  • Year 1: World Geography
  • Year 2: World History
  • Year 3: US History or Dual Credit / OnRamps for TSI-qualified students
  • Year 4: US Government / Economics or Dual Credit for TSI-qualified students

The Sports Management Society

Every student is encouraged to participate in the Sports Management Society (SMS) — Legacy's flagship student-driven organization. Through SMS, students put their academic learning into real-world practice by working live events at our main campus, satellite campus, and partner organizations.

Find Your Career Path

Apply now and start your journey toward a career in the sports industry.

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