What is Recreation and Sport Management?
The undergraduate specialization in recreation management offers professional development in leadership and organizational principles to recreation settings….. According to projections based on U.S. Dept. of Labor 2004-2005 Career Guide to Industries, employment opportunities in Recreation are projected to increase about 28 percent over the period from 2002-2012 compared to 16% for all industries. The specialization in sport management offers professional preparation in the application of business principles to the sport industry. Students will complete a degree program that includes courses in economics, management, marketing/promotions, and legal aspects. Sport management courses also emphasize the role of sport in society, including the ethics, psychology, communication, and leadership in sport. According to Horrigan, employment opportunities in spectator sports will increase by 22.3% over the period from 2002 to 2012. Recreation and Sport Management graduates will be prepared to be
