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) 439-5253
Web address: https://www.etsu.edu/cbat/sport-recreation-management/

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 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	(36 credits)
Concentration	(40 credits)
Free Electives	1-4 credits
TOTAL	120 credits

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

Sport and Recreation Management Major Core: 36 credits

SALM 1510 - Introduction to Sport and Recreation Management (3 credits)
SALM 3220 - Facility Planning and Event Management (3 credits)
SALM 3225 - Marketing Strategies and Public Relations in SALM (3 credits)
SALM 4101 - Financial Strategies in Sport and Recreation (3 credits)
SALM 4210 - Legal Issues and Risk Management in Sport and Leisure Activities (3 credits)
SALM 4215 - Social Psychology of Sport and Leisure (3 credits)
SALM 4225 - Management of Sport and Leisure Activities (3 credits)
SALM 4240 - Research Design and Evaluation in SALM (3 credits)
SALM 4250 - Internship in Sport and Leisure Management (12 credits)

Park and Recreation Management Concentration: 40 credits

SALM 2100 - Foundations of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (3 credits)
SALM 3105 - Recreation Programming (3 credits)
SALM 3110 - Interpretation of Cultural and Natural Resources (3 credits)
SALM 3117 - Recreation for Special Populations (3 credits)
SALM 3130 - Natural Resource Management (3 credits)
SALM 3210 - Practicum in Sport and Leisure Management I (1 credit)
SALM 3211 - Practicum in Sport and Leisure Management II (1 credit)
SALM 3140 - Leadership and Group Processes in Recreation Programming (3 credits)
SALM 4105 - Commercial Recreation and Tourism (3 credits)
SALM 4110 - Professional Development in Parks and Recreation Management (1 credit)
SALM 4317 - Special Event Planning (3 credits)
Recreation Elective

Choose 13 credits from the following:
ARTA 2200 - Basic Photography (3 credits)
ASTR 1010 - Explorations of the Solar System (4 credits)
ENVH 3010 - Human Ecology and Environmental Education (3 credits)
GEOS 3500 - Geographic Information Systems (3 credits)
MKTG 3200 - Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
PHED 2xxx Lifetime Activity (1 credit)
PSCI 2610 - Introduction to Public Administration (3 credits)
SALM 3120 - Outdoor Recreation Skills (3 credits)
SALM 3125 - Camp Leadership (3 credits)
SALM 3150 - Regional Outdoor Leadership and Service (3 credits)
SALM 4107 - Challenge Course Facilitation (3 credits)
SALM 4117 - Outdoor Leadership (3 credits)
SALM 4200 - Adventure Programming (3 credits)
SALM 4307 - Campus Recreation Management and Recreational Sport Programming (3 credits)
SALM 4957 - Special Topics in Sport and Leisure Management (1-6 credits)
SCED 4020 - Wildlife Conservation (3 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

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