Recreation and Sport Management - Indiana State University

Recreation and Sport Management from Indiana State University is a Campus Bachelor Education Management degree that prepares you for a Education career. Description: The University offers a bachelor of science (B.S.) in recreation and sport management . The Recreation and Sport Management Program provides the classroom knowledge and clinical experience needed for careers (and professional certification) in recreation management and youth leadership, recreation therapy, and sport management. The program stresses the development of programming, leadership, and management skills in organizing, planning, and budgeting within professional, nonprofit, collegiate, youth, and public recreation and sport programs. Course work includes a required foundation and professional core?plus a concentration selected from the following areas: Recreation Management and Youth Leadership Recreation Therapy Sport Management In addition, all students complete practicum service learning hours prior to an internship. Experiential education and leadership opportunities are major parts of the program. A few examples include projects with local agencies, off-site practicum experiences (with sport , park and recreation, and recreation therapy agencies), and internships. Careers: Our graduates serve in professional, nonprofit, collegiate, youth, and public recreation and sport programs.. Graduates specializing in each of the major's three concentrations enjoy a variety of career opportunities. In many ways it is true that students are limited in employment only by their imagination, creativity, and aggressiveness. Recreation Management and Youth Leadership: Graduates obtain professional positions working with youth and adults in public, private, non-profit, and commercial organizations. Recreation Therapy: Graduates work primarily in treatment settings as Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS). CTRS are part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, assessing clients/patients, developing individualized treatment plans, apply a variety of recreation and leisure oriented interventions and helping clients/patients make a successful transition back to their homes and community. Sport Management: Graduates obtain professional positions in public schools, interscholastic associations, collegiate athletics, and professional sports organizations. Careers are available with sports leagues, teams, tours, and administration . The department supports each student's pursuit of a career by encouraging attendance at conferences and workshops where they have the opportunity to meet practitioners in their chosen field. View more details on Indiana State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Education Management courses.