Graduate Program in Sport & Recreation Management
The 33-credit hour Sport Studies program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in sport or recreation management. Students who complete the sport and recreation management requirements are prepared to work in administrative positions in sport, recreation and leisure studies. Graduates of this Sport Studies program may find employment in areas such as professional and amateur organizations, public and private recreation organizations, sporting goods manufacturers, youth sports programs, and event facility management. An internship is required in this program.
Online Application for Graduate Assistantship
Sport and Recreation Management Courses |
Credit Hours |
|
| KIN 570 | Administration in Sport Studies | 3 |
| KIN 572 | Facilities in Sport, Recreation and Exercise Programs | 3 |
| KIN 625 | Social Issues in Sport Studies | 3 |
| KIN 631 | Philosophy of Sport Studies | 3 |
| KIN 655 | Research Techniques | 3 |
| KIN 673 | Fiscal Management of Sport, Recreation and Exercise Programs | 3 |
| KIN 685 | Internship in Sport Studies | 3 |
| KIN 675 | Legal Aspects of Sport Studies | 3 |
| Approved electives or 6 hours of KIN 700 (Thesis) and 3 hours of approved elective | 9 |
|
| Total | 33 |
Students may take additional elective courses based upon their professional interests. Examples of courses which may be taken include the following:
- KIN: Concepts of Strength and Conditioning
- KIN: Advanced Biomechanics
- KIN: Gender Issues in Sport and Society
- KIN: Internship for Athletic Administration
- EDU: Fundamentals of Educational Administration
- MGT: Organizational Behavior
- PSYC: Basic Counseling Skills
- NUT: Nutrition and Exercise
- HTH: Strategies for Health Change
- MGT: Leadership and Human Relations
- MGT: Personnel Administration
- EDU: History of American Education
- EDU: American Higher Education
- EDU: The Community College
For more information about the Sport Studies: Sport and Recreation Management program, contact: Dr. Larry Ham at 540-568-2949, Dr. John N. Singer at 540-568-3952 or Dr. Peggy Kellers at 540-568-6514
