Bachelor's in Recreation and Sport Management

The Bachelor’s in Recreation and Sport Management degree at UNCG prepares students to plan and deliver high-quality programs, promote recreation and sport services, and oversee budgets and facility operations.

Career opportunities for graduates include positions as an athletics facility manager, recreation parks supervisor, or event operations coordinator. Completion of this degree provides students with the tools necessary to become a Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP).

Bachelor’s in Recreation and Sport Management Program Distinctions

Students enrolled in the Bachelor’s in Recreation and Sport Management Program will be a part of a program that is nationally recognized. This includes:

• A continuously accredited program since 1981.
• An Accelerated Master’s Program, in which students can graduate with a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree in five years.
• Accreditations & Affiliations with:
  • The Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Related Professions
  • The National Recreation and Park Association
  • The North Carolina Recreation and Park Association
  • The Academy of Leisure Sciences.

Bachelor’s in Recreation and Sport Management Program Student Experience

Students graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Recreation and Sport Management will gain hands-on experience in well-regarded organizations prior to graduation.

• Students’ courses include program planning, leadership, contemporary issues in sport, facilities development, management, event planning, and finance.
• Students frequently earn scholarships and awards from state and national professional associations.
• Undergraduate research assistantships are available to support students as they gain valuable research experience by working with faculty members.
• Students gain practical experience through service-learning and volunteer opportunities. This includes city events, such as the NC Folk Festival in downtown Greensboro.
• Formal fieldwork placements totaling over 600 hours provide students extensive experience in the field prior to graduation. Partner sites include:
  • Greensboro Grasshoppers
  • First Horizon Coliseum
  • The YMCA
  • The Boys & Girls Club
  • Creative Greensboro
  • Greensboro Sports Foundation
  • National Park Service
  • UNCG Athletics
  • Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department

After Graduating with a bachelor’s in Recreation and Sport Management

Graduates from the Bachelor’s in Recreation and Sport Management Program work in government, nonprofit, and commercial agencies in program management, facility management, and administration. Potential career paths include:

• Game day operations coordinator
• Campus recreation administrator
• Athletics facility manager
• Competitive sports director
• Recreation and parks supervisor
• Student-athlete services coordinator
• Event planning manager and operator
• Outdoor recreation leader

AFFILIATED MINORS

UNCG offers several minors that complement the Bachelor’s in Recreation and Sport Management degree and will make you more competitive in the job market. These include:

• Sport Coaching
• Sport and Social Development
• Business Administration
• Communication Studies
• Videogaming and Esports Studies