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BS in Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tourism

The BS in Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tourism with an emphasis in Recreation Administration focuses on quality of life issues within local and global communities. Areas of study include:

• Personnel management and leadership
• Recreation for individuals with disabilities
• Program development
• Park management

Recreation administrators are engaged in various public and private entities, including:

• Parks and recreation systems
• Sports complexes
• Golf courses
• Resorts
• Recreation centers
• Aquatic theme parks and pools
• Campus recreation facilities

They are responsible for management and operations, including fiscal responsibility. Careers include:

• Aquatics and facility manager
• Recreation specialists
• Camp management
• Adventure recreation
• Campus recreation
• Community and recreation complex manager
• Golf course superintendent

Emphasis Areas

This major has the following emphasis areas:

• Natural Resource Recreation Management, BS
• Sport Management, BS
• Tourism Development, BS

Common Career Paths

Common career paths taken by graduates of this major include:

• Amusement and Recreation Attendants
• Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
• Landscape Architects
• Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
• Recreation Workers
• Sales Managers

Program Classification

This program is part of:

• Business and Commerce
• Natural, Environmental, and Life Sciences
• Social and Behavioral Sciences

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