The primary aim of the recreation area of concentration is to help individuals work toward meaningful enrichment of life through provision of creative and satisfying opportunities of self-realization. Recreation provides preparation for individuals desiring positions in public and private recreational settings including, but not limited to, municipal recreation departments, commercial resorts, health and fitness facilities, state and national parks, and other commercial recreational enterprises. Certifications acquired while students complete this area of concentration will give them a marketing advantage when seeking future employment. The sports medicine curriculum consists of 29 hours of health and wellness core classes plus 27 hours in the athletic training area of concentration. The primary emphasis of this program is prevention and treatment of athletic injuries, emergency medical care in the absence of medical personnel, taping techniques, recognition of injuries, and administration of injury rehabilitation methods and modalities.
Students work directly under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer and physician.
Sports Management Sports management encompasses directly applied facets of competitive athletics or organized sports, including the managerial and administrative aspects.