Program Overview

Introduction to the Sport and Recreation Management Program

The Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport and Recreation Management. This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of sport and recreation management, preparing them for a variety of career opportunities.

Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Science degree in Sport and Recreation Management requires the completion of 48 semester hours of coursework. The program is divided into three main areas: foundation, field experience, and concentration.

Foundation (27 semester hours)

The foundation courses provide students with a solid understanding of the principles and concepts of sport and recreation management. The required courses include:

• Contemporary Issues in Sports (SRM:1060), 3 semester hours
• Managerial Operations in Sport and Recreation (SRM:3157), 3 semester hours
• Sales in Sport (SRM:3175), 3 semester hours
• Communications and Public Relations in Sport (SRM:3178), 3 semester hours Students must complete 30 total semester hours prior to taking the following foundation courses:
• Liability in Sport and Recreation (SRM:3151), 3 semester hours
• Design and Management of Sport and Recreation Facilities (SRM:3152), 3 semester hours
• Sport Business Practices (SRM:3153), 3 semester hours
• Sport and Recreation Promotion (SRM:3158), 3 semester hours
• Finance in Sport & Recreation (SRM:3172), 3 semester hours

Field Experience (9 semester hours)

The field experience component provides students with hands-on experience in the field of sport and recreation management. The required courses include:

• Interscholastic Athletic Administration Field Experience (SRM:4196), 1 to 9 semester hours
• Sport and Recreation Field Experience (SRM:4197), 3 semester hours
• Independent Sport and Recreation Field Experience (SRM:4199), 1 to 9 semester hours Guided field experience sections (SRM:4197) are led by faculty who set learning objectives and outcomes with partner organizations. Courses have regular meeting times, and faculty oversee and evaluate student engagement, participation, and completion. Independent experience is student-initiated with an approved sport or recreation-affiliated organization. In consultation with the faculty and organization, the student sets their learning objectives for the duration of the experience. Faculty communicates with both the student and site supervisor to evaluate student engagement, participation and completion of learning objectives. Both guided and independent field experience credit is based on 45 hours of field experience for each semester hour earned.

Concentration Area (12 semester hours)

Students must complete 12 semester hours in one of the following concentration areas:

• Business studies
• Coaching and sport instruction
• Public and media relations
• Entrepreneurship
• Event management
• Interscholastic athletic/activity administration
• Recreation management
• Organizational culture management
• Student-designed

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Sport and Recreation Management program can pursue a variety of career opportunities, including:

• Community recreation
• Intercollegiate athletic departments
• High school programs
• Commercial fitness business sector
• Minor and major league sport teams

Program Overview

The Sport and Recreation Management program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of sport and recreation management. The program is offered online, allowing students to complete their degree from anywhere in the world. The program is accredited by the [accrediting agency], ensuring that students receive a high-quality education that meets the standards of the profession.