This is a highly competitive program that requires meeting additional admission criteria. The recreation and tourism curriculum blends the study of leisure behavior, skills and philosophy with a variety of disciplines. A specified sequence of coursework has been carefully developed to facilitate student needs, interests and wants. Study abroad experiences and National Student Exchange opportunities are strongly encouraged. Students interested in athletic training must contact the athletic training coordinator for academic advisement and additional requirements at 372-6810.
Students choose either of two emphases.
Students who select the sport marketing emphasis are preparing for careers such as account executives for professional teams, sales representatives for sporting goods companies or marketing directors in intercollegiate athletic programs, conference offices, governing bodies or in professional sport. This option has a strong business component to help students develop skills applicable to management-level positions in organized sport. This program is designed for non-sport management students who major in education or other academic areas and wish to prepare themselves as athletic trainers. Professional liability insurance is required. Students interested in athletic training must contact the athletic training coordinator for academic advisement and additional requirements at 372-6810.