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


Department Information


Department of Sport and Recreation Management
Box 70671 
Johnson City, TN  37614-1701 
Telephone: (423) 439-5257 
Web address: https://www.etsu.edu/cbat/sport-recreation-management/

The Department of Sport and Recreation Management offers 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


Compass Core Curriculum

40-43 credits
Major Total Requirement 76 credits
     Major Core    (33 credits)
     Concentration    (21 credits)
     Recreation and Guided Electives    (22 credits)
Free Electives 1-4 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.


Compass Core Curriculum   

These requirements include earning 40-43 credits in Strengthening Foundations, Understanding Natural and Social Worlds, Exploring Connections, Cultivate Artistic Awareness, and Growing as an Individual and Global Citizen categories.

Total Requirements for Sport and Recreation Management Major: 76 credits


Recreation and Guided Electives: 22 credits


No Minor Required


Free Electives: 1-4 credits


Major Field Test


A major field test is required for graduating students. Please see advisor for more information.

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. CSCI 1100  has a required lab course, CSCI 1150 .

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