Undergraduate Catalog (2026-2027)

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Recreation and Sport Management (BS)

Federal CIP: 31.9999 Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies

Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Recreation and Sport Management are expected to:

  1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the historical, theoretical, and philosophical foundations of recreation, sport, and leisure services. (Historical and Theoretical Foundations)

  2. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of recreation and sports management principles, including facility operations, event planning, marketing, and risk management. (Management Principles)

  3. Apply ethical principles, Christian worldview, and professional standards to challenges in recreation and sports settings. (Ethical and Professional Principles)

  4. Exhibit strong verbal, written, and digital communication skills to engage with stakeholders, build community partnerships, and effectively manage team dynamics. (Communication Skills)

  5. Exhibit leadership and team-building abilities within a biblical worldview to guide employees, athletes, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. (Leadership Skills)

  6. Use evidence-based practices and critical thinking to solve problems and enhance operational effectiveness in recreation and sports organizations. (Critical Thinking Skills)


 

Degree Requirements

Major Courses

Completion of major courses and concentration courses requires a minimum grade of C-.

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
RECR 1003Introduction to Recreation and Sport Management

3
RECR 1023Organization and Administration of Recreation and Sport Services

3
RECR 2043Recreation and Sport Facilities Management

3
PSYC 2113Sports Psychology I: Issues

3
RECR 2233Legal Issues in Recreation and Sport Management

3
RECR 2253Ethical Issues in Recreation and Sport Management

3
RECR 2511Practicum in Recreation and Sport Management

1
RECR 3443Marketing and Promotion for Recreation and Sport

3
RECR 4600Internship in Recreation and Sport Management

Variable Credit (1-12 hrs)
SOSC 4003Social Sciences Capstone

3

Twelve (12) hours of RECR 4600 required for degree completion.

Concentrations

Students may choose at least one concentration; concentrations vary in credit hours. Courses in each concentration are unique. Duplicate course credit will not be applied among concentrations. Completion of concentration courses requires a minimum grade of C-.

Athletic Administration Concentration (16 Hours)

Choose 9 hours from any BUSI, COMM, EXSC, PHED, PSYC, MGMT, and RECR courses or by approval of the program coordinator and the school chair.

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
RECR 1801First Aid and CPR

1
RECR 3063Sport Leadership

3
RECR 3103Sports Communication

3
BUSI, COMM, EXSC, PHED, MGMT, PSYC, and RECR courses

9

Sport Communication (21 Hours)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
COMM 1003Introduction to Communication Studies

3
COMM 1503Multi-Media Production

3
COMM 2503Introduction to Digital Media

3
COMM 3063Media and Communication Theory

3
RECR 3063Sport Leadership

3
RECR 3103Sports Communication

3
RECR 4803Special Topics

3

Sport Psychology (18 Hours)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
PSYC 2113Sports Psychology I: Issues

3
RECR 2113Sport Psychology II: Interventions

3
RECR 3123Mental Health Perspectives in Sport

3
RECR 4803Special Topics

3
PSYC 2713Counseling Theory and Practice

3
STAT 2203Statistics

3

Electives

In addition to core curriculum (40-44 credit hours) and major course requirements, students must complete elective coursework appropriate to their degree. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for most bachelor's degrees, including elective coursework. Students are strongly encouraged to work with their advisor to identify courses that complement their program area.

Summary

Core Curriculum Requirements 40-44 hrs.
Major Requirements 34 hrs.
Concentrations 15-21 hrs.
Electives 21-46 hrs.