Prepare yourself for a career in the sport or recreation industry. The degree combines business, leadership, marketing, event planning, and facility management skills with an understanding of sports organizations, recreation programs, and community engagement. Graduates are equipped to manage athletic programs, recreation centers, sporting events, fitness facilities, and related organizations in both the public and private sectors.
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"My main focus is recreation, specifically parks and recreation, but I also want to keep my career options open in sport at the collegiate or professional level. ... Having that support system nearby has made the transition to a four-year university feel more manageable and stable. ... EIU has that same feel, where instructors are more accessible and you are more than just a number in a lecture hall."Jonathan IrelandClass of 2027, Sport and Recreation Management
Sport and Recreation Management is a multifaceted domain offering diverse employment opportunities in a wide range of sport, fitness, and recreation organizations. The sport and recreation management major is designed to help students develop a foundational understanding of management concepts and principles essential to organizational success in the sport and recreation industry.
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