Sports and Recreation Management 63 Credit* Associate Degree
Program Description
The Sports and Recreation Management Associate Degree program includes the skills and knowledge earned in business leadership; finance, sales, risk management administration, marketing, promotion, and event coordination. This program combines a solid business background, with the study of recreation, sports, wellness and promotional management.
Approximate Cost
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Financial Aid
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Availability
Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.
* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.
Outcomes
Graduates will be able to…
- Describe sport governance, athlete health and safety laws
- Apply directing, organizing, and budgeting skills related to recreational events
- Apply industry-specific technological tools and operating procedures for sport and recreation
- Apply business functions and systems related to the sports and recreation industry
Careers
Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:
- Adventure Guide
- Youth Camp Coordinator
- Recreation Program Specialist
- Sports/Special Events Planner
- Activities Coordinator
- Sports Marketing
- Fitness/Recreation Member Services Representative
Courses
The Sports and Recreation Management Associate Degree is a 63 Credit* program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.
* College 101 (10-890-165) is not part of the program credit requirements but is a College Requirement for graduation that must be passed with a “C” or better. This requirement is effective for students beginning the program in Spring 2021 and beyond.
Credit for Prior Learning Available
View All Detailed Course InformationPathways
Pathways are a series of connected programs that enable you to advance over time to better jobs and higher levels of education and training. By earning one degree, you could also be completing several courses of a related program in a pathway, bringing you one step closer to an advanced degree.
If you begin with one of the following programs, you will earn significant credit towards this Sports and Recreation Management Associate Degree:
- The Hospitality Specialist Technical Diploma will provide you with 48% (30 of 63 credits) of the total credits in this Sports and Recreation Management Associate Degree
Transfer Information
You can continue your education to earn a four-year degree in a variety of ways.
Program Transfer
The following transfer guides, executed in partnership with post-secondary institutions, are based on agreements that allow you to continue your program at another college.
| School Name | Degree Name |
|---|---|
| Carroll University | Sports Administration |
General Transfer
All associate degrees transfer to a variety of programs at other partner colleges to give you the opportunity to continue your education in other areas of study.
View all transfer guidesAdmissions Process
Our application process takes just a few minutes to complete, but we want to make sure you have the things you’ll need on hand to complete the application. We’re here to help if you have any questions while submitting your application.
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The application can be submitted online and takes just a few minutes to complete. The $30.00 application fee is being waived at this time.
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We’ll review your application and let you know if we need anything else. If you’re all set, your acceptance letter will be mailed to you.