Health and Sport Sciences Department Adds New Minors for Undergraduate Students

October 29, 2026

Student sitting with their legs crossed on the wooden platform benches in the Belknap Academic Building reading an academic… — Student sitting with their legs crossed on the wooden platform benches in the Belknap Academic Building reading an academic textbook.

The University of Louisville’s Health and Sport Sciences (HSS) department has constructed new programs for undergraduate students to minor in: Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in Sport, Business of College Athletics and Sport Administration.

Name, Image, and Likeness in Sport minor

The Name, Image, and Likeness in Sport minor is a program designed to help students understand the everchanging landscape of NIL in college athletics. By combining topics in sport administration, communication and business, students can gain knowledge in careers focused on elevating athlete brands. To complete this minor, students are required to take four core classes, as well as one elective in each discipline of sport administration, communication and business.

“This minor is a strong fit for communication, marketing, and business majors, as well as student-athletes who want to manage their own NIL opportunities,” said Regina Presley, the HSS undergraduate program coordinator.

Business of College Athletics minor

The Business of College Athletics minor is for students who want to make an impact in college athletics departments. With new developments arising that reshape how college athletics functions as a whole, this program is to help bridge the gap between students and current events in college athletics. Students are required to study four core courses with topics of NIL, higher education and content creation strategy at the heart of it all. Along with several elective options to choose from, students who minor in Business of College Athletics will be ready for careers in compliance, administration and more.

“It responds to a fast-growing demand for professionals who understand both the business and the student-athlete side of college sports,” Presley said.

Sport Administration minor

The Sport Administration minor taps into the business side of sport with core classes in leadership and ethics, marketing and strategic management. Students also have more than 20 elective options to choose from, allowing the opportunity to select specific classes that best fit their education and future career goals.

“It suits students in business, communication, exercise science, or other majors who want sport industry knowledge to pair with their primary field,” Presley said.