爱荷华大学

Learning Outcomes

Students with a B.S. in sport and recreation management will be able to:

demonstrate knowledge of foundational sport and recreation management principles;
apply and analyze financial, human resource and facility management principles; marketing, communications and sales strategies; and legal concepts to the sport and recreation industries;
evaluate and explore career paths in the sport and recreation industries to identify where individual student strengths and interests will thrive;
acquire knowledge in a concentration area within sport or recreation unique to individual student career objectives;
express ideas clearly, logically, and persuasively in both oral and written formats; and
demonstrate critical thinking; effective research methods; and teamwork, project management, and presentation principles to unique sport and recreation organization business challenges.

The Bachelor of Science with a major in sport and recreation management requires a minimum of 120 s.h., including 48 s.h. of work for the major (27 s.h. in sport and recreation management, 12 s.h. in a concentration area, and 9 s.h. in field experience).

The Bachelor of Science in sport and recreation management prepares students to make meaningful contributions to the sport and recreation industry at all levels and broaden their understanding and appreciation of the sport and recreation industry.

The curriculum challenges students to think critically and creatively while developing analytical, rhetorical, and research abilities that are required for leadership positions in the sport and recreation industry. Moreover, the program emphasizes and provides experiential learning opportunities for a student's application of concepts and skills in professional settings to enhance learning and development.

Sport and recreation management majors find employment in municipal or campus recreation; interscholastic, high school, or college athletic administration; intramural departments; community private clubs or community parks and recreation departments; nonprofit organizations; armed forces recreation; professional or Olympic sports organizations; commercial fitness businesses; and in firms specializing in sport marketing or sport sponsorship. The sport and recreation management faculty provides individual mentoring to students and offers several opportunities for students to connect with industry professionals throughout the year to learn about internships and jobs.