Major in sport and recreation administration
These are the courses and requirements you need to complete for the sport and recreation administration major.
Program Requirements
Sport and Recreation Administration (Comprehensive) (BS)
Major requirements
Note: three hours may double count in General Education requirements.
Specific General Education requirement:
Core Requirements
All coursework (including General Education Program, major(s), minor(s), if applicable), and all General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements, must be completed prior to taking SPR 491 .
- KIN 286 - Ethics and Diversity in American Sport
- KIN 485 - Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
- SPR 152 - Introduction to Sport, Recreation, and Society
- SPR 211 - Principles of Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Sports
- SPR 328 - Statistical Applications in Sport and Recreation Administration
- SPR 335 - Sport and Recreation Administration Practicum
- SPR 390 - Sport and Recreation Programming
- SPR 410 - Sport and Recreation Leadership Supervision
- SPR 415 - Risk Management for Sport and Recreation Agencies
- SPR 422 - Sport and Recreation Facility and Area Management
- SPR 423 - Administration of Sport and Recreation Agencies
- SPR 490 - Orientation to Internship
- SPR 491 - Sport and Recreation Administration Internship 8 or 12 hours
Specific course requirements (other than KIN or SPR) 9 hours:
Six additional hours of electives with SPR course code (only one hour of 100-level courses).
Six additional hours of electives with KIN or SPR course code (only two hours of 100-level courses).
First Aid Proficiency:
Each student must show proficiency in First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation(CPR). Students must provide copies of their current First Aid and CPR cards/certifications to the internship coordinator prior to enrolling in SPR 491 and maintain current certifications throughout the internship.
Public Affairs Capstone Experience will be fulfilled by completion of:
Total Credit Hours: 65 or 69
University level requirements:
Field experience: A preview into your future
Field experience prepares you to become a recreation professional.
For your field experience, you must complete:
- A 100-hour practicum.
- A 10- to 15-week (400-to-600 hours), full-time internship.
Agency and university supervisors oversee your field experience.
Each one requires weekly documentation of experiences and research into the agency's operations.
Going beyond
We encourage your to explore other volunteer and paid career-related experiences. You'll build your qualifications for the job market.