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Recreation, Event & Sport Management Minor
Program type:
Minor
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
1-2 semesters
Credit Hours:
18
Discover the nuances of health and event center management with a minor in Recreation,
Event and Sport Management.
Recreation services are one of the largest industries in the world, whether measured
in dollars spent, persons served, hours of time devoted, or resources used. There
are a number of opportunities available to graduates depending on their area of focus.
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Request More InfoWhy Earn a Recreation, Event & Sport Management Minor?
A minor in Recreation, Event and Sport Management lets you explore the recreation services industry. Recreation services is one of the largest industries in the world. There are a number of opportunities available to graduates depending on their area of focus. Recreation and leisure are essential to the total well-being of every person. They can also be a reflection and expression of the cultural values of a society, or an important therapeutic treatment modality.
Marketable Skills
- Critical thinking
- Oral and written communication
- Program design, development, and evaluation
- Legal and risk assessment
- Feasibility and operations assessment
Recreation, Event & Sport Management Minor Highlights
Hands-on experience and skilled faculty that are highly involved in student success.
There are several college-wide, departmental and program scholarships available to
help you pursue your degree.
To meet others with similar career interests, you can join the Recreation, Leisure
and Sport Society student organization. It provides opportunities to volunteer and
network at local, state and national conferences.
The Career Center can provide advice about internships, future employment opportunities
and getting hands-on experience in your major. The Learning Center offers workshops
on speed reading, study skills and time management. Academic advisors will help you
plan your class schedule each semester.
College of Education ranked 1st in the North Texas region among public graduate schools,
3rd among public graduate schools in Texas, 68th among public graduate schools and
89th overall in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
The course structure will enable you to apply theoretical knowledge to practice and
to step into an exciting and rewarding career. We provide options to study sports
management, event management or program management.
What Can You do With a Recreation, Event & Sport Management Minor?
Recreation and Sports Management skills are useful when working for:
- Community sports associations
- Faith-based organizations
- Federal, state or municipal park and recreation agencies
- Fitness facilities
- Municipal convention and visitor bureaus
- Numerous public, nonprofit and private camp organizations
- Professional, semipro and collegiate sports organizations
- Special events management
- Special needs organizations
Recreation, Event & Sport Management Minor Courses You Could Take
Operations and Logistics in Recreation, Event, and Sport Organizations (3 hrs)
Fundamentals of program planning using techniques of identifying and analyzing program
activity areas; content includes program development and application with a variety
of population groups and representatives of the recreation, event and sport services
markets.
Management of Recreation, Event, and Sport Organizations (3 hrs)Management topics
in recreation, event and sport industries are covered such as
strategic planning, organizational design, budgets, management theory, leadership,
problem solving and communication.
Marketing in Sport and Recreation Industries (3 hrs)
This course will introduce students to the theories, concepts, and development of
advanced principles of marketing in the sport industry with emphasis on sport companies,
intercollegiate athletics, professional sport, and multisport club operations.
Assessment and Data Analytics in Recreation, Event, and Sport Organizations (3 hrs)
Examination and application of models and methodologies for evaluating programs in
recreation, event and sport services delivery systems. Includes research methods and
design, statistical analyses, and technological skills required to propose, implement
and analyze recreation, special events and sport programs and services.
Planning, Designing, and Maintaining Recreation, Event, and Sport Facilities and Areas
(3 hrs)
Includes basic elements, procedures and processes involved in planning, designing,
developing and maintaining recreation, park, leisure and sport facilities and areas.
Students assess and evaluate existing facilities and areas in terms of functionality,
access standards and maintenance operations.
Leadership in Recreation, Event, and Sport Organizations (3 hrs)
Study of the theories and practices related to leadership in the recreation, event
and sport professions. Emphasis is placed on self-awareness; leadership style, techniques
and effectiveness; group dynamics; problem solving; decision making; volunteer and
staff leadership. Students will complete a 15-hour practical leadership lab experience.
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