Sport and Recreation Management B.S.

The sport and recreation management program gives students the opportunity to develop knowledge and expertise in sport and recreation with an orientation toward management. It is employment-oriented, designed around active learning and responsive teaching, and technology-driven, focused on communication and human relations.

Program graduates will be able to manage, assist in the management of, or find employment in sport and recreation organizations. Career opportunities include positions in professional sport franchises, sport and recreation facilities, participative sport event management, spectator sport event management, licensed athletic apparel companies, corporate fitness programs, college and university athletic departments, park and tourist attraction sites, community centers, senior centers, health clubs, sport and recreation camps, clinics, and seminars.

Program outcomes:
- Analyze the current issues and technological advances within the sport
industry
- Identify the multifaceted purposes, special requirements, and security issues of sport facilities
- Assess the unique challenges faced by sport industry using a variety of
marketing techniques (e.g., promotional strategies, sponsorship)
- Analyze the impact of the current legal aspects of sports including
negligence, risk management, contract law, and ADA compliance
- Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication