Sport and Recreation Management Concentration
Thesis and Non-Thesis Options (34-35 Credit hours)
Purpose
This program provides students with the knowledge, skills and experiences that will enable each individual to become successful professionals in the field of sport and recreation management. The core of the program provides students with a knowledge base in management theory and application in both sport and recreation settings. In conjunction with their advisor the student will develop a program of study, using the available electives, which will help them to meet their educational and professional goals. This program also requires a culminating experience: an internship, research project or thesis.
Requisite Coursework
Undergraduate degree preparation may be in a number of fields. Dependent upon the coursework selected by the student and their adviser, certain specific undergraduate coursework/experiences may be necessary. A minimum overall G.P.A. of 2.75 is necessary for unconditional admittance. Applicants who have an overall G.P.A. below a 2.75 MUST submit a standardized test score such as the Graduate Record Exam, Miller Analogy Test, Graduate Management Test, or some other approved equivalent standardized test.
An interview may be requested by the student and/or faculty prior to admission to the program. (Graduate coursework completed at other institutions may be considered for transfer consistent with University and College Guidelines. Application for transfer hours should be submitted along with the regular application materials. Substitution(s) of coursework is allowed, but not encouraged, using the "Request For Adjustment in Student Program Requirements" form, which must be approved by the student's advisor, the Graduate Coordinator and the School Director.)
Departmental Requirements (6 Credit Hours) |
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| ELS 63018 | Ethics in Exercise Leisure and Sport | |
| ELS 63050 | Research Processes in Exercise, Leisure and Sport | |
Concentration Requirements (16 Credit Hours) |
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| ELS 55023 | Marketing & Promotions in Sport & Recreation | |
| ELS 63095 | Research Seminar | |
| ELS 65031 | Social Psychology of Sport and Recreation | |
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| ELS 65061 | Phil. and Social Bases of Leisure and Sport | |
| ELS 65033 | Legal Issues in Sport and Recreation | |
| ELS 65039 | Financial Aspects of Sport and Recreation | |
| ELS 65042 | Leadership of Sport and Recreation | |
Option Requirements (3-9 Credit Hours) |
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| A. Thesis Option | ||
| Requires completion of a thesis project for which the student must first register for six hours (not necessarily all at one time) of ELS 63199 (Thesis I) credit, subsequently maintaining continuous registration in ELS 63299 (Thesis II) until completion of the thesis. | ||
| ELS 63051 | Quantitative and Research Methods in GELS | |
| ELS 63199 | Thesis I | |
| B. Non-thesis Option | ||
| Requires either an internship experience or research project or | ||
| ELS 63098 | Research | |
| or | ||
| ELS 65092 | Internship in Sport & Recreation Management | |
Electives (3-9 credit Hours) |
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| Electives may be selected from a wide variety of graduate courses offered throughout the University. Students should check course prerequisites before planning to include a particular course in the program of study. The following list of possible ELS elective courses are suggestions and do not include all courses which may be relevant to the student's academic program. | ||
| ELS 55015 | Psychology of Coaching | |
| ELS 55022 | Event Planning | |
| ELS 56000 | Tourism Development and Rec. Travel | |
| ELS 56030 | Dynamics of Leisure Behavior | |
| ELS 56031 | Contemporary Problems in Leisure | |
| ELS 56040 | Therapeutic Recreation Program Techniques | |
| ELS 56041 | Management of Therapeutic Rec Serv | |
| ELS 56060 | Admin of Leisure Services | |
| ELS 56070 | Resources for Leisure | |
| ELS 56071 | Maintenance and Oper. of Areas and Fac | |
| ELS 65006 | Contemporary Issues in Sport Management | |
| ELS 65008 | Sociology of Sport and Phys. Activity | |
| ELS 65021 | Organization/ Management of Sport Prog | |
| ELS 65024 | Movement Foundations in Sport Pedagogy | |
| ELS 65030 | Motor Learning and Development | |
| ELS 65032 | Evaluation & Remediation of P-M Deficits | |
| ELS 65034 | Contemporary Sport Law | |
| ELS 65036 | Sport in Higher Education | |
| ELS 65038 | Sport Promotions and Fundraising | |
| ELS 65040 | Handicapping Conditions in Motor Behavior | |
| ELS 65044 | Pedagogical Analysis of P.E. and Sport | |
| ELS 65046 | Facilities Management | |
| ELS 65055 | Curriculum Development in Sport Pedagogy | |
| ELS 65063 | Admin. Problems in Rec. and Leisure Serv | |
| ELS 65064 | Concepts and Techniques of Therapeutic | |
