Recreation and Sport Management Major

Owned by Laura Lehman (Deactivated)
Last updated: Dec 16, 2021

Advisor: Joohyun Lee
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Semester Hours: 42
To graduate with a recreation and sport management major, students must first earn admission to the business and leadership department by fulfilling the department admission requirements. 

This program prepares students for entry-level positions in a variety of fitness related careers, including commercial, municipal, corporate, or campus recreation, strength and conditioning coach or trainer, sports club management, athletic administration, sports promotion and marketing, and arena/stadium management.

Required Courses (42 SH)

  • BUAD 101 Business at EMU - 3 
  • BUAD 221 Principles of Management - 3 
  • CIS 211 Spreadsheet and Data Management - 1 
  • LEAD 300 Leadership Theory and Practice - 3 
  • PE 301 Adapted Physical Education - 3
  • PE 302 Motor Learning - 2 
  • PXD 341 Mediation and Facilitation - 3 
  • RSM 101 Introduction to Health, Physical Education and Recreation - 3 
  • RSM 211 Sophomore Practicum - 1 
  • RSM 305 Risk Management in Recreation and Sport - 3 
  • *RSM 309 Recreation and Sport Program and Event Planning - 3 
  • *RSM 402 Facility Design and Supervision - 2 
  • RSM 405 Recreation and Sport Administration - 3 
  • RSM 411 Senior Internship - 4  (may be satisfied with WCSC internship; requires senior standing)
  • PEG 118 Lifeguarding (or satisfied by outside certification)  OR HE 201 First Aid (or satisfied by outside certification) - 1 
  • Choose two of the following courses:
    • *PEM 141 Teaching Individual Sports - 2 
    • *PEM 142 Teaching Team Sports - 2 
    • PEM 143 Fitness, Conditioning and Strength Training - 2 
    • *PEM 144 Experiential Education and Recreational Games - 2