Recreation and Sport Management Concentration, B.S.

Overview

Students who choose to focus on Recreation and Sport Management within the Bachelor of Science in Sport Management and Recreational Therapy degree are prepared to plan, implement, market, evaluate, and manage recreation programs and events.

Career opportunities for graduates include positions as an event planner, recreation center director, or recreation program planner in the public, private, or non-profit sectors. This concentration provides students with all of the requirements necessary to become Certified Parks and Recreation Professionals (CPRP).

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Program Highlights	Details / Opportunities
Core Courses	Program planning, leadership, parks & recreation facilities development, management, event planning, special event management, service management, recreation, parks & health, evaluation, finance & budgeting
Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP)	Complete both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree within 5 years
Hands-On Experience	Service-learning and volunteer opportunities in professional and community settings
Scholarships & Awards	Recognition from state and national professional associations
Undergraduate Research	Work with faculty on research projects through assistantships
Event Experience	Gain practical experience at city events like NC Folk Festival and Spartan Cinema
Fieldwork Placements	Over 600 hours at sites including Greensboro Grasshoppers, Greensboro Coliseum, YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, ArtsGreensboro, National Park Service, Greensboro Parks & Recreation Department

Potential Careers

Employment Settings

City, county, and municipal governments; nonprofits; commercial agencies; state and national parks

Event Planning Careers

Wedding planner, events manager, meeting planner, festival coordinator, project manager, travel specialist, reservation services manager, event analyst

Potential Career Paths

Campus Recreation Manager, Event Planner, Commercial Recreation Business Owner, Recreation Program Planner, Sporting Event Planner, Youth & Adult Sports Coordinator, Aquatics Director