Bachelor of Science in Sport and Recreation
Angola, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
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Introduction
Be part of the growing field of sport and recreation
Youth sports in the United States is a more than $15 billion industry. The Bachelor of Science in sport and recreation degree at Trine University prepares you for a rewarding career in recreation.
The experience: Relevant topics and practical experience
You will take courses including topics in sport management, sports communication, and exercise science, developing knowledge in fields such as:
- Coaching
- Sport skills instruction
- Leadership
- Event planning
- Budgeting
- Risk management
- Contemporary issues in sport
- Athletic training
Curriculum
The degree: Learn to work with youth and adults
As a sport and recreation major, you will be ready to lead all types of participatory sports programs. Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in sport and recreation program are trained to manage people and resources in team and recreation sports and develop skills to work in settings throughout the sport continuum.
The degree also prepares you to work in programs for adults, including adult education, senior programs, and programming for those with disabilities.
The Bachelor of Science in sport and recreation program is part of Trine University’s Center for Sports Studies.
Curriculum
The Bachelor of Science in sports and recreation requires the completion of 120 hours of coursework.
General Education Requirements - 42 credit hours
- MA 113 College Algebra
- Science elective - 4 credit hours
- Science or Math elective - 3 credit hours
- Humanities elective - 6 credit hours
- Social Science elective - 6 credit hours
- ENG 143 College Composition
- HUM 203 Humanities Seminar
- SP 203 Effective Speaking
- PSY 113 Principles of Psychology
- BA 113 Business Concepts
- GOV 113 Introduction to Government
- EXS 102 Lifetime Wellness
Additional Requirements - 10 credit hours
- UE 101 University Experience
- BA 123 Business Concepts
- Unrestrictive electives - 6 credit hours
Program Requirements - 45 credit hours
Select 30 credit hours from either Column A or Column B and 15 credit hours from the other column:
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Electives - 23 credit hours
Electives to be determined with an advisor - 23 credit hours
Program Outcome
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in sport and recreation program at Trine University are prepared to create and administer recreational programs and to succeed in leadership roles in coaching, recreational programming, or sports administration. You also will know the requirements to maintain a healthy lifestyle in order to maximize athletic performance.
Career Opportunities
Career possibilities include:
- Amateur athletics such as AAU
- College sports, including intramurals, club sports, and fitness programming
- Employee recreation sports for business or industry
- Military recreation
- Municipal parks and recreation departments
- Resort/tourism settings
- Nonprofit agencies such as the YMCA, YWCA, and Boys and Girls Clubs