When you search for news, do you immediately go to the sports page? Do you keep up-to-date on all the latest happenings in the sports world and are curious to learn more? If you said yes and you have a passion for writing and communication, you might want to 
consider majoring in sports communication
Education
According to the College Board, this major is typically earned at the bachelor’s (4-year) level. Typical courses that students take when in this major include evolution of sport media, legal issues in sport, sport broadcasting, video editing and cultural diversity in American sport. Many programs have students experience broadcasting though hand-on assignments, meaning students have to write sports stories as they would have to in a real job, meaning they have to stick to a tight deadline and edit their stories properly.
What to know before you apply
When looking into schools to apply to, students should know if the school offers concentrations in broadcasting, print journalism or whatever area they are interested in pursuing. In addition, students should look into hands-on experiences they can get including available internships, student newspaper(s) or available school sports that they can observe or report on. Students should be prepared to write frequently, learn how to edit in AP (Associated Press) style and learn the history of sport in order to become better journalists.
Salary
Sports communication majors can pursue careers both in the communication and sport industry, depending on which area they are more interested in. Careers as news analysts average a yearly salary of $67,990 as of 2009, and reporters and correspondants average $43,270 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The average yearly salary for coaches and scouts varies depending on the level that one is working at, but average $35,740 as of 2009.
