American Sports University
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American Sports University is the nation’s first and only 4 year university dedicated to sports management. The American Sports University (ASU) is a new, independent, private degree-granting institution in the discipline of Sports Education and dedicated to cultivating future leaders in sports industry.
[edit] Location
American Sports University is located in the heart of downtown San Bernardino, Ca . The city is the gateway to the San Bernardino National Forest and mountains. California State University San Bernardino and San Bernardino Valley College are located in the same city. Many golf and recreational opportunities are available in the Inland Empire that surrounds the city. ASU is within an hour's drive to Palm Springs and Los Angeles.
[edit] History
American Sports University now resides in what used to contain The Sun Newspaper.
The historic Fox Theatre of San Bernardino is also a part of ASU's campus. The Fox San Bernardino Theatre was one of the most beautiful of all the Fox Theatres, and truly the most spectacular theatre ever built in the city of San Bernardino. Opened in September of 1929, the Fox contained two entrances, a beautiful courtyard entrance off of "D" Street and its main entrance at 374 Court Street. The Fox was the San Bernardino home of MGM, 20th Century-Fox and Paramount and RKO films . A favorite preview house, the Fox was visited by Hollywood stars, such as Dorothy Lamour who often performed on the Fox stage. In 1949, Bob Hope and Doris Day peroformed on the Fox Stage in a performance broadcast live by the then local radio station, KFXM.
The theatre had fallen into disrepair, but with the renovation provided by American Sports University, the theatre is now fully functioning as a theater and concert hall. The details of the original structure have been restored.
ASU opened its doors to students in the fall of 2006. Dr. Donald Singer serves as President and Dr. Harry Hwang as the Chairman of the Board.
[edit] Study Program
ASU offers undergraduate degree program that lead to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Sports Education. Course work is available for students who wish to concentrate in: Sports Management, Sports Coaching, Sports Marketing, Sports Health, Sports Training and Fitness, Sports & Special Education, and Sports Recreation Management at both the degree and certificate levels. The programs emphasize theoretical and practical sports experiences in each of the emphasis areas. The student's academic instruction in Sports Education will be provided by working professionals in the sports world. They are dedicated to serving students who share their passion about a career in sports.
