Bachelor's in Sport Management and Recreational Therapy

The Bachelor’s in Sport Management and Recreational Therapy degree at UNCG prepares students to be the next generation of recreation and sport professionals. The program offers two concentrations: A degree in Recreation and Sport Management, and a degree in Recreational Therapy. Both will prepare students to enhance the health, wellness, and quality of life for individuals and communities for all ages and backgrounds.

The program has been accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT) since 1981.

Bachelor’s in Sport Management and Recreational therapy Distinctions

Students in the Bachelor’s in Sport Management and Recreational Therapy degree will learn from nationally regarded faculty and be a part of a program with numerous credentials, including:

• The Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Related Professions
• The American Therapeutic Recreation Association
• The National Recreation and Park Association
• The North Carolina Recreational Therapy Association
• The North Carolina Recreation and Park Association

Bachelor’s in Sport Management and Recreational Therapy Student Experience

Students in the Bachelor’s program will have opportunities to gain hands-on experience related to their majors. Depending on their concentration, this could include:

• Undergraduate research assistantships working with faculty members.
• Formal fieldwork placements totaling more than 600 hours, providing students extensive experience in the field.
• Service-learning and volunteer opportunities, such as the NC Folk Festival in downtown Greensboro.
• Access to a 1,000 square foot lab for training and research.

After Graduating with a bachelor’s in Sports Management and Recreational Therapy Degree

Students with a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management and Recreational Therapy will find themselves a part of a quickly growing career field.

Potential career paths for those with a degree in the Recreation and Sport Management concentration 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

Career paths for those with a bachelor’s degree in the Recreational Therapy concentration include:

• Animal assisted therapy
• Assisted living facilities
• Community and adaptive recreation programs
• Behavioral and mental health centers
• Camps
• Correctional facilities
• Skilled nursing facilities
• Rehabilitation centers
• Schools