Recreation Services, Sport and Hospitality Management
Major

Unique to the major in Recreation Services, Sport and Hospitality Management is the opportunity to complete an emphasis area:

The Community and Worksite Wellness emphasis prepares students to advocate and create a culture of wellness both in a community setting as well as the workplace. Wellness coordinators often focus on healthy eating, physical activity, reduction in tobacco use, stress management, fitness programs, use of preventive screenings, programs and services, and improved physical environments, such as walking paths, healthy food choices, and nutritional information provided on site.

The Hospitality Management emphasis provides students with the skills needed to be professionals in the hospitality field. Students completing this emphasis will be able to plan, execute, and evaluate events and meetings as well as begin the management track in casinos, resorts, spas, and other related travel and tourism enterprises. 

The Recreation and Sport Management emphasis provides students with the skills needed to serve leadership, supervisory, and management roles in city, park, and recreation capacities and other leisure service agencies and sport industries. 

The Therapeutic Recreation emphasis equips students for supervisory and leadership positions in various private and community-based healthcare facilities delivering care to individuals with various disabilities. Completing the Therapeutic Recreation emphasis qualifies students to sit for the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) Exam.

Students completing the major in Recreation Services, Sport and Hospitality Management will have the knowledge and ability to work in such positions as:

• City/community park and recreation services  
• Private and community-based healthcare facilities for individuals of all ages with various disabilities
• Wellness delivery settings in communities, private corporations, and hospitals

The Recreation Services, Sport and Hospitality Management degree program of study culminates in a 12-15-week internship. Although this career enhancing requirement can be completed locally, many students serve paid internships across the United States.

There are opportunities to gain Recreation Services, Sport and Hospitality Management experience while taking classes:

• Various community park and recreation services in the area
• Field and practicum experiences in the area
• Local internship opportunities