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


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Department Information


Department of Sport and Recreation Management
PO Box 70671
Phone: (423) 439-4265
Fax: (423) 439-5383
Web address: https://www.etsu.edu/cbat/sport-recreation-management/default.php

The Department of Sport and Recreation Management offers two concentrations in the B.S. in Sport and Recreation Management: Sport Management and Park and Recreation Management.

The Sport Management concentration provides instruction and applied experiences in planning, organization, and leadership as they relate to the field of sport management. Students are prepared to work in a consumer-driven and constituent-based profession. Academic preparation and required clinical experiences prepare students for careers in athletic administration at the collegiate and professional levels, motorsport operations, facility operations, sport marketing, as well as a variety of other sport-related occupations.

Degree Requirements: 120 credits


Compass Core Curriculum

40-43 credits
Major Total Requirement 76 credits
     Major Core    (33 credits)
     Concentration    (18 credits)
     SARM Guided Electives    (9 credits)
     Advisor Approved Electives    (16 credits)
Free Electives 1-4 credits
TOTAL 120 credits

Sport and Recreation Management Major, B.S. (Sport Management Concentration) Suggested Four-Year Program of Study  


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


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 .

For students considering a minor, check with your advisor to make sure a minor will fit within your intended program of study.

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