Recreation and athletic management is the coordination of leisure activities in public and private settings. Graduates are prepared for careers in management and operations within the growing multi-billion-dollar recreation industry.
Why recreation and athletic management at OSU
Through experiential learning, students gain practical experience and professional skills. Our program has a strong national reputation and produces exceptional graduates who are taught by expert faculty. Ultimately, we bring wonder, joy, excitement and adventure to others.
Career Paths
Our students have a variety of career options to choose from upon graduation.
Recreation:
Camp programming
City/State/Federal Park management
Interpretive services
Community event management
Athletics:
Athletic programming
Large sporting events
Collegiate sporting events
Recreation facility management
Highlights
Coursework Preview
Laboratory in Recreation Management Gain hands-on experience with activities in all areas of recreation ? sports, wellness and relaxation, aquatics, dance, outdoor recreation, arts and crafts and games
Recreation Program Planning Learn the skills needed to plan and implement a community recreation program.
Recreation in a Technologically Advanced Society Use technology to enhance participant recreation by creating your own recreation game phone application.
Introduction to Recreation Management Learn about the nature, scope and significance of recreation and leisure.
Facility Design in Recreation Management Planning, design and development of areas and facilities in recreation service delivery systems.
Campus Recreation, Intramural and Sport Program operations, industry standards, and current issues surrounding these areas of the recreation industry.