What is Sport Management & RecreationAL Therapy
The Department of Sport Management & Recreational Therapy is dedicated to preparing the next generation of recreation and sport professionals. Rooted in recreation as a powerful force for individual and community well-being, the department offers a rigorous education enriched by experiential learning, research, and community engagement.
The department has proudly maintained accreditation through the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT) since 1981.
Students gain extensive hands-on experience, completing more than 600 hours of practicum, internships, and projects with partners such as the City of Greensboro, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, Greensboro Sports Foundation, the National Park Service, and the Boys & Girls Clubs.
The Department of Sport Management & Recreational Therapy is a part of the School of Health and Human Sciences.
I’m drawn to Recreational Therapy (RT), because I want to serve others. I want to help people heal, grow, and truly enjoy their lives.
Bethany Allen, undergraduate RT student
Learn About Sport Management And Recreational Therapy Programs
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.)
Students in the bachelor of science in Sport Management and Recreational Therapy program choose from 2 concentrations: Recreation and Sport Management and Recreational Therapy.
MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.)
Students earn a master of science degree in Sport Management and Recreational Therapy
ACCELERATED MASTERS PROGRAM
In the accelerated program, students have the opportunity to graduate with a bachelor of science AND master of science degree in Sport Management and Recreational Therapy, within a 5-year time period.
