Learn the core concepts behind fun and engaging roles in campus recreation, municipal park and non-profit recreation, college athletics and professional sports with a Bachelor of Science in Sport and Recreation Management. Our program emphasizes a wide range of skills that you'll apply to your future career in sport and recreation management. Prepare for opportunities in administration, marketing, facility and venue management, and sales and customer service. Apply today to begin your journey at A&M-Commerce!
Where It Is Offered
Commerce, McKinney (CHEC), Online
Duration4 years
Foreign LanguageNo foreign language credits required
Bachelor of Science in Sport and Recreation Management :: SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED WITH A DEGREE IN SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT
SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED WITH A DEGREE IN Sport and Recreation Management
Accomplished Faculty
Enjoy the opportunity of learning under award-winning faculty. Our instructors have the knowledge and passion needed to help you succeed.
Career Readiness
Participate in excellence-driven programs that empower you with the knowledge and skills to thrive in a variety of settings. The Department of Health and Human Performance is here to help you be successful, both in the ‘real’ world and at graduate school.
Our Facilities
Foster your education with a space designed for innovation and collaboration. Our new Nursing and Health Sciences Building features state-of-the-art equipment and facilities that provide you with an unmatched experience.
Hands-on Learning
Our curriculum emphasizes concepts and methodology for success. Field experience and real-world internship engagement will give you confidence and practical applications that enhance your understanding of material.
Bachelor of Science in Sport and Recreation Management :: Careers
Careers
Earning your Bachelor of Science in Sport and Recreation Management from A&M-Commerce can open many opportunities within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, the Southwest region and beyond.
Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries
Division II Intercollegiate Athletic Staff
$45,000
Event and Activities Planner
$50,600
Advertising, Promotions and Marketing Manager
$135,900
Salary information for entry-level positions in college athletics are from the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics website. Other information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bachelor of Science in Sport and Recreation Management :: INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Internship opportunities
The Internship experience provides the foundation employers are often looking for. Sport and recreation management students are required to complete an internship their senior year. This is designed to give students practical work experience in the sport and recreation industry and allows you to apply all that you have learned throughout the program. This is a 360 staff hour, 40 hour per week, graded opportunity!
Bachelor of Science in Sport and Recreation Management :: FEATURED COURSES
Featured Courses
GLB/Facility and Venue Management HHPS 310
Examine the history of sport and recreation facilities, along with appropriate procedures for planning and operating current and future sport and recreation facilities. Planning, organizing, coordinating and managing of sport and recreation venues and facilities will be the focus.
Programming and Events in Sport and RecreationHHPS 305
Explore and examine foundations and basic sport programming skills, methods, and techniques necessary to deliver sport and recreational activities within a variety of settings, agencies, and/or organizations.
Social Issues in Global Sport EconomyHHPS 350
Examine social and ethical issues affecting sports, the sport industry, and sport managers in today’s global marketplace. Topics include a survey of cultural, economic, and political structures which compose, and contribute to, an ever-changing and expanding international sport industry. Sport and recreation organizations and the production and consumption of sport products and events will be examined relating to their roles in global sport commerce.
Bachelor of Science in Sport and Recreation Management :: Course Delivery and Resources
Course Delivery
Designed for full-time students and working professionals, our flexible program offers face-to-face instruction at our main campus in Commerce. Students may also opt for fully online instruction or a combination of face-to-face and online instruction methods.
Bachelor of Science in Sport and Recreation Management :: Student Organizations
Student Organizations
Gain valuable experience and build your resume by joining Gamma Alpha Mu Epsilon (GAME), the student organization for sport and recreation management students.
Benefits of joining GAME:
Planning and executing special events on campus
Taking part in academic conferences
Volunteering at Lion Athletics events and competitions
Volunteering at off-campus events
Experience unique mentorship and internship opportunities
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