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Sport and Recreation Management Major, B.S. (Park and Recreation Management Concentration)


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Department Information


Department of Sport, Exercise, Recreation and Kinesiology
PO 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 Recreation 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: SARM-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.

Total Requirements for Sport and Recreation Management Major: 76 credits


Recreation and Guided Electives: 22 credits


No Minor Required


Free Electives: 3 credits


Additional Information


Click here to view Degree and Graduation Requirements  for all ETSU students.

CSCI 1100  or Proficiency exam: Must be completed to meet Bachelor’s Degree Requirements. 

Most minors range from 18-24 credits. Those few minors with more than 24 credits may affect the number of free electives allowed.

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