Sports and Recreation Management

Sports and Recreation Management

Associate Professor:  Andy Rudd
Assistant Professor: Kenneth Clarke
Affiliated Faculty: Doug Carty

A Bachelor of Science degree is offered in Sports and Recreation Management to traditional students.

A minor is offered in Sports and Recreation Management.

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Mission and Learning Outcomes of the Sports and Recreation Management Program

The mission of the Sports and Recreation Management program is to prepare professionals capable of managing and enhancing sports and recreational activities through the application of effective business practices, and an understanding of theory, concepts and philosophy of fitness, stress reduction, and social development.

Learning Outcomes

• Through a diverse curriculum, students will understand and apply management skills in business as well as sports and recreation.
• Students will understand a wide range of sports and recreation operations and facilities by comparing and contrasting community, commercial, therapeutic and outdoor environmental programs.
• Students will gain the ability to apply management skills by examining operational and service strategies through job shadowing, internships, site visits and conversations with professionals in sports and recreation programs.
• Students will understand the legal environment of sports and recreation programs, including risk management and negligence law.
• Students will develop a personal philosophy and professional understanding of the role of sports and recreation in diverse cultures, communities, and the lives of individuals. 

Major Requirements

In addition to all graduation requirements and College Core Requirements, the following courses must be completed successfully:

SR100  Foundations of Sports and Recreation
SR202  Principles of Sports and Recreation Management 
SR243  Programming in Sports and Recreation Management
SR368  Sports and Recreation Facilities Management
SR390  Internship in Sports and Recreation Management*
SR395  Advanced Internship*
SR419  Law and Liability in Sports and Recreation
SR420  Trends and Issues in Sports and Recreation Management
SR495  Senior Independent Project*
* One of these courses must be taken. 

Select 3 of the following elective courses:

SR115  Foundations of Adventure Sports and Recreation
SR210  The Role and Influence of Leisure on the Culture and Commerce of the International Community
SR238  Training and Treatment of Injuries in Athletics
SR310  Sports and Recreation Marketing
SR338  Fitness Management
SR346  Park and Natural Resource Management
SR357  Inclusive Sports and Recreation
SR439  Snow Sport Facility Management

Minor Requirements

SR100  Foundations of Sports and Recreation
SR202  Principles of Sports and Recreation Management 
SR243  Programming in Sports and Recreation Management 
SR368  Sports and Recreation Facilities Management
SR419  Law and Liability in Sports and Recreation
SR420  Trends and Issues in Sports and Recreation Management
Plus one additional 3 credit course, 300 level or higher from the Sports and Recreation (SR) course offerings

Recommended Curriculum Guide - Sports and Recreation Management