Degrees, Majors, and Certificates
Recreational Sport Management
The major in recreational sport management prepares students to assume leadership positions in all types of participatory sports programs. This specialization focuses on the management of people and resources in recreational sports but provides students with a skill set to work in a variety of settings in the sport continuum.
Special Opportunities
Direct experience in the area of recreational sports is an important component of the undergraduate option. During the course of their studies, students have the opportunity to work and train in a variety of professional recreational sport management settings. Through class practica, projects, internship opportunities, and field experiences, students learn leadership, management, programming, marketing and evaluation, legal aspects of sport, and communication skills. The Recreational Sport Management Club is a student club that promotes the professional development of its majors and sponsors guest speakers, social activities, field trips, and other events.
Careers
Recreational sport management graduates pursue careers in a variety of sport settings including municipal parks and recreation, YMCAs, boys’ and girls’ clubs, fitness centers, college sport programs, industrial settings, commercial recreation, resort/tourism, amateur athletics, and military recreation. Job titles include sport programmer, supervisor, leader, activity specialist, or counselor, among others.
Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science in Recreation
For more information, contact:
Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies
School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Indiana University
HPER 133
1025 E. Seventh Street
Bloomington, IN 47405-7109
Phone: (812) 855-4711
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