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Whether you're seeking a career in professional or amateur sports, Fresno State's Sport Administration program is the ideal place to study. Located in the heart of California, our Sport Administration students have access to a vast number of sport teams, organizations, facilities, venues, and internships.
Sport Venues: Because of our central location our Sport Administration students are in close proximity to hundreds of professional, university, college, high school, and other amateur sport teams and organizations. In fact, Fresno is only a short commute to many leading sport venues and entertainment events in the world! The Super Bowl, World Series, Rose Bowl, The Masters Golf Tournament, NCAA Tournament, and the Olympics are just some of the games and events that have taken place in California.
Recreation Events: Fresno County is home to some of the worlds most sought after recreation and entertainment destinations. Each year millions of people from across the world come to the Fresno area to backpack, rock climb, mount climb, or hike the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Breathtaking scenery, spectacular canyons, cascading rivers and waterfalls, and endless trails are found throughout the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Yosemite, Sequoia, & Kings Canyon National Parks. Students can enjoy year-round activities like whitewater rafting, mountain biking, canoeing, jet skiing, sailing, or golf. While the weather is constantly warm in Fresno, in winter and just a short drive away, there's snowboarding, skiing, ice-skating, and snowshoeing just to name a few of the sport activities to choose from.
Concerts: Located on the Fresno State campus is the Save Mart Center, considered one of the premier Event Centers on the West Coast. Notable artists who have performed at the Save Mart Center include: Madonna, Beyonce, Elton John, Aerosmith, Gwen Stefani, Prince, The Rolling Stones, and many of the American Idol stars. If you like concerts, you'll have plenty of opportunities to see the hottest artists live.
Whatever your sport, recreation, or entertainment taste, Fresno and its nearby venues have it all!