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Recreation Event & Sport Management Degree
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Program type:
Major
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
4 years
Credit Hours:
120
Prepare for a career in recreation with a degree in Recreation, Event and Sport Management
from UNT.
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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Students with a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation, Event and Sport Management are prepared to enter the recreation services industry. The provision of recreation services is one of the largest industries in the world, whether measured in dollars spent, persons served, hours of time devoted, or resources used.
You'll take courses that emphasize life development, wellness and communication skills. You'll also learn how to plan, design, implement and evaluate any type of recreation, event or sports program. Some of the course work includes:
- History and philosophy of sports and leisure
- Leadership and management
- Planning, managing and operating sport or recreation facilities
- Recreation program planning and evaluation
- Risk analysis
- Special events planning and management
- Tournament and league operations
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.
Our faculty members bring experience and expertise to the classroom in:
- Community programming
- Diverse populations
- Management of leisure services
- Older adults
- Special events and festival management
- Sports operations and facility management
- Trail use and development
They've also been honored by the National Recreation and Park Association, Society of Health and Physical Educators, National Therapeutic Recreation Society and Texas Recreation and Park Society.
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 Degree Highlights
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.
During your senior year, you're required to complete a 12-credit-hour internship.
Our internship advisor will help you choose an internship aligned with your career
goals. This particular service is in addition to those career services provided by
the university.
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 Degree?
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.
This degree leads to roles in:
- 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 Degree 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.
Diversity and Inclusion in Recreation, Event, and Sport Organizations (3 hrs)
Study of history, theories, philosophies and techniques of providing inclusive RESM
services. Barriers to individuals are discussed in relation to strategies to address
these barriers, for groups such as people with disabilities, older adults, people
of color and gender differences. Field-based experiences provide a perspective of
services with diverse populations.
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.
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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