Sport and Recreation Management
Graduate Certificate

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Quick Facts


Credits Required: 9*
Cost Per Credit: $500.00
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Program Details

Dive into the heart of America's passion: sports and recreation. This isn't just a game; it's a multi-billion dollar industry that shapes lives, builds communities, and fuels personal well-being. Our Sport and Recreation Leadership graduate programs are designed to equip you with the strategic insight and practical skills to thrive in this dynamic field. Become a leader who drives positive change, impacting individuals and communities on a global scale. 

This program distinguishes itself through a faculty of seasoned professionals with deep roots in athletics, recreation, and adaptive sports. You'll engage in a curriculum that tackles critical issues like justice and equity while mastering the essential administrative functions that power successful organizations. Through flexible and dynamic learning experiences, you’ll align your professional ambitions with core values of compassion, equality, excellence, and wellness. Whether you aspire to lead youth sports programs, manage collegiate athletics, or spearhead community recreation initiatives, you’ll have the foundation for a meaningful and impactful career through this program. 

Launch your career and become a driving force in the industry that shapes lives and strengthens communities. 

 *You must have completed a bachelor's degree in any field of study. 

 *You must have earned at least a 2.75 GPA.

 *Students can pursue both this graduate certificate and the Inclusive Leadership in Sport and Recreation graduate certificate independently. Sport and Recreation Leadership MA students will acquire both graduate certificates along with their degree at graduation.

*Residents of some U.S. Territories may not be eligible. Please see our Eligibility & State Authorization page for more information.

Courses

The curriculum for this program includes: 

In this course, leadership theories will be combined with real-world advice from current practitioners in the field, along with a variety of case studies, to develop students' personal leadership styles, skills, and competencies.

This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate and assess sport and recreation organizations through strategic data collection and analyses.

In this course, you will gain insights into strategic decision-making, financial planning, budgeting, sponsorships, and promotional tactics in the sport and recreation industries.

Outcomes

Skills

Earning your Graduate Certificate in Sport and Recreation Management will build core skills, including:

  • Leadership
  • Coaching
  • Program planning
  • Human Resource functions
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Policy analysis
  • Commitment to diversity & inclusion
  • Health and wellness
  • Communication
  • Critical thinking

Potential Career Paths

Graduates of the Sport and Recreation Management Graduate Certificate will be prepared to pursue the following careers: 

  • K-12 & Youth Sports Coordinator
  • Collegiate Athletics Administrator or Coach
  • Adaptive Sports Program Manager
  • Campus Recreation Program Director
  • Municipal Parks and Recreation Department Manager
  • Community Organization Leisure Services Coordinator
  • Outdoor Recreation Planners or Guide
  • Sports Facility Managers
  • Military Recreation Coordinator