Sport & Recreation Management
If you love movement, leadership, and helping people thrive, the sport and recreation management concentration equips you to turn that passion into a career. This track blends the science of kinesiology with business, leadership, and management training—preparing you to lead programs and organizations that promote health, wellness, and community.
Whether you envision yourself managing a recreation center, directing a wellness program, leading in camp ministry, or managing a team, you’ll gain practical skills in marketing, leadership, and finance, along with your core kinesiology emphasis on movement and the human body. Combined with Corban’s biblical foundation and hands-on experiences, you’ll be ready to inspire and guide others toward healthier, more active lives.
Completion
4 Years
Credits
120
Major
Kinesiology: Sport & Recreation Management
Delivery
On Campus
Featured Courses
Administration in Sport & Recreation Management
Learn what it takes to lead in the world of sport and recreation. Explore organizational structure, communication, and leadership principles within sport settings. Dive into topics like ethics, legal considerations, policy development, and what drives effective, values-based management in sports and recreation organizations.
Leadership
Discover what makes great leaders—and what kind of leader you can become. Explore classic and cotemporary leadership theories while reflecting on your own strengths, style, and capabilities.
Financial Management
Learn how to make smart financial decisions in business and beyond. Study the role of the financial system, explore tools for managing money and debt, and develop skills in cash flow management, capital budgeting, and financial planning to support sound, strategic decision-making.
Coaching Sports: Theory & Practice
Develop the skills to coach with purpose and confidence. Explore the roles, responsibilities, and strategies of effective coaching across age groups. Learn about training methods, player development, team dynamics, and the psychological and physical factors that impact sport participation. Apply your learning through an analysis of a sport of your choice—from practice planning to game-day leadership.
For a complete list of courses in this program, view the program overview.
For official course descriptions, refer to the academic catalog.
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6
courses specific to business, marketing, and management
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100
internship hours to gain practical experience
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3,900
newly created jobs projected for recreation managers*
*according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Create spaces where people can thrive—physically, socially, and spiritually. This program challenges you to think critically about how wellness, leadership, and community intersect, preparing you to shape environments that foster growth, belonging, and purpose.
Career Opportunities
Kinesiology opens doors to many career paths! The following is just a small sample of what you can do with a focus on sport and recreation management:
- Recreation Center Director
- Gym Owner
- Wellness Director
- Team Manager
- Camp Ministry Leader
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