Recreation & Sport Management (BS)
Help connect people with God through the outdoors.
A BS in Recreation and Sport Management will prepare you to integrate your Christian faith with your love of the outdoors. You will receive hands-on experience in recreation and sport management principles that prepare you for graduate study or a career in various fields. Our expert faculty, experienced guest speakers, and out-of-class excursions will prepare you for a life of recreation and sport management beyond the classroom.
The Recreation and Sport Management degree is grounded in the belief that God created time for activities outside of work. You will graduate as a strong, purpose-filled warrior for the Lord who helps connect people to God through sports and recreation.
Concentrations
In the Administration in Athletics & Recreation concentration, you will learn from experts in the field, visit stadiums and local and metro centers, attend conferences, and participate in internships. You will learn the business of sports at multiple levels and explore the relationship between faith and athletics.
The Outdoor Leadership concentration focuses on hard skills and the foundations of experiential education. You will learn ropes course and wilderness medical skills, hike the Foothills Trail in the Jocassee Gorges area, kayak, participate in internships with camps and adventure outfitters, and learn to use outdoor adventures to connect people to God.
Dr. Joe Crosby
Department of Social Sciences Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Recreation and Sport Management
Contact“The Recreation and Sport Management program combines theory with practice to create experiences that help set our students apart from everyone else. Our students are effective because they are led by Christ to fulfill a purpose.”
“I think if I ever needed anything I could talk to my Rec. and Sport faculty. They're more like family than professors.”Yael Echeverria — Recreation & Sport Management Major
- Apparel/equipment manufacturer
- City/county recreation professional
- College athletic director
- Parks professional
- Professional sports team
- Sports council member
- Trainer
- Youth sports coach
Graduates of the Recreation and Sport Management program will be able to:
- Connect their faith to outdoor activities and help others grow in their faith through sports and recreation
