Department Information
Department of Sport, Exercise, Recreation and Kinesiology
P.O. Box 70671
Phone: (423) 439-4265
Fax: (423) 439-5383
Web address: www.etsu.edu/coe/serk
Dr. Mike Ramsey, Department Chair
ramseym@etsu.edu
The Department of Sport, Exercise, Recreation, and Kinesiology offers two different baccalaureate degree programs: B.S. in Physical Education with concentrations in Exercise Science and K-12 Teacher Education as well as a B.S. in Sport and Leisure Management with concentrations in Sport Management and Park and Recreation Management.
The Park and Recreation Management concentration provides instruction and training in the planning, organization, and leadership and management of park and recreation agencies and programs. Flexibility allows students to tailor their educational experience to meet their career goals. Students are also given the opportunity to employ theories learned in the classroom in practical settings through the internship program. Students can work in a variety of fields such as community recreation, state/national parks, military recreation, or the outdoor recreation industry.
Degree Requirements: 120 credits
| General Education |
41-42 credits |
| Major Total Requirement |
76 credits |
| Major Core |
(33 credits) |
| Concentration |
(21 credits) |
| Recreation and Guided Electives |
(22 credits) |
| Free Electives |
3 credits |
| TOTAL |
120 credits |
Suggested Four-Year Program of Study: SALM-BS (PARM)
Course Grade Minimum: Must have a grade of “C” or better in all major classes.
General Education Requirements
These requirements include earning 41-42 credits in Communication, Humanities and Fine Arts, Social and Behavior Sciences, History, Natural Sciences and Mathematics categories.
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