B.S. in Recreation and Sport Management - Recreation Management and Youth Leadership
48 monthsProgramme duration
Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Hospitality and Leisure Management
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
The University offers a bachelor of science (B.S.) in recreation and sport management. The Recreation and Sport Management Program provides the classroom knowledge and clinical experience needed for careers (and professional certification) in recreation management and youth leadership, recreation therapy, and sport management. The program stresses the development of programming, leadership, and management skills in organizing, planning, and budgeting within professional, nonprofit, collegiate, youth, and public recreation and sport programs. Students in recreation therapy focus their learning and skill development in areas of health care such physical rehabilitation, mental health, and long-term care. Experiential education and leadership opportunities are major parts of the program. A few examples include projects with local agencies, off-site practicum experiences (with sport, park and recreation, and recreation therapy agencies), and internships. The department has its own student organizations, KRS Club. In addition, the Nonprofit Leadership Student Association focuses on students with an interest in the nonprofit sector. Upon graduation, students qualify for the Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) Examination, the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Examination, or the Certificate in Nonprofit Professional (CNP). Careers Our graduates serve in professional, nonprofit, collegiate, youth, and public recreation and sport programs. Recreation Management and Youth Leadership: Graduates obtain professional positions working with youth and adults in public, private, non-profit, and commercial recreation, leisure and human services organizations.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Hospitality and Leisure Management
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
The University offers a bachelor of science (B.S.) in recreation and sport management. The Recreation and Sport Management Program provides the classroom knowledge and clinical experience needed for careers (and professional certification) in recreation management and youth leadership, recreation therapy, and sport management. The program stresses the development of programming, leadership, and management skills in organizing, planning, and budgeting within professional, nonprofit, collegiate, youth, and public recreation and sport programs. Students in recreation therapy focus their learning and skill development in areas of health care such physical rehabilitation, mental health, and long-term care. Experiential education and leadership opportunities are major parts of the program. A few examples include projects with local agencies, off-site practicum experiences (with sport, park and recreation, and recreation therapy agencies), and internships. The department has its own student organizations, KRS Club. In addition, the Nonprofit Leadership Student Association focuses on students with an interest in the nonprofit sector. Upon graduation, students qualify for the Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) Examination, the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Examination, or the Certificate in Nonprofit Professional (CNP). Careers Our graduates serve in professional, nonprofit, collegiate, youth, and public recreation and sport programs. Recreation Management and Youth Leadership: Graduates obtain professional positions working with youth and adults in public, private, non-profit, and commercial recreation, leisure and human services organizations.
Admission Requirements
6+
Jan-2000
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