Explore Sport and Recreation Administration at Missouri State

Missouri State student workers give each other high fives during their day of team building exercises at Springfield Lake in the North Pavilion Area
Improve community wellness and overall quality of life

Get people involved and moving

A sports recreation degree is not just for athletes.

It prepares you to design programming to keep people motivated, healthy, active and happy throughout their lives.

Be a Bear

Why study sports and recreation at MSU?

When you major in sports and recreation at Missouri State, you can get involved in many local initiatives, leagues and events. These community programs will challenge you and allow you to build on your strengths.
A Missouri State University student rowing a canoe.

Outdoor activities abound

Springfield is known for its canoeing, hiking, biking and beautiful parks system. You’ll have ample opportunity to explore and get involved – putting your skills to the test.
Students use a Peak Bike and measure heart rates in their exercise physiology class

Ties to two major health care systems

The university has deep ties to the local hospitals and clinics. This eases the transition for many students looking for internships and careers.
A beautiful day at Hammons Field - home of the Springfield Cardinals

Jump into the arena

With the largest public school system in the state, Springfield offers many opportunities to coach children’s sports or learn how other athletics programs run.
Find your specialty with an undergraduate certificate

Choose your path

A recreation degree gives you many options to showcase your leadership skills at the individual or community level.
Group of Missouri State University students in the park.

Outdoor leadership

Experience the outdoors and promote parks, camps and recreation facilities.
Recreation manager standing next to equipment at the Foster Recreation Center.

Recreation administration

Prepare to take the lead at parks, rec facilities, camps and more.
A tennis athlete and her trainer have a discussion on a bench near the court.

Sports administration

Manage teams, programs and leagues. And support athletes and industries.
A pond with a waterfall surrounded by forest.

Sustainable tourism

Reshape the travel industry with an eco-friendly approach.

Contact Us

Location
McDonald Arena 103D
Address
Missouri State University
School of Health Sciences
Sports and Recreation Administration Program
901 S. National
Springfield, MO 65897