Help others discover their passion in sports
Sports & Recreational Leadership
The sport and recreational leadership major at Anderson University aims to help young people find their niche in the sport and recreation industry. Upon graduation, students will lead the next generation of sports enthusiasts in their local community and beyond, helping others experience the joy that comes from sports.
Tomorrow's leaders are getting prepared right here.
Transform your love for sports into a fulfilling career. Learn to lead, manage, and innovate in the dynamic world of sports and recreation. The Sport and Recreational Leadership major prepares students to work in recreation and sports centers, with
athletic programs, at camps, and/or in YMCAs, churches, businesses, etc. Students will take a common core of classes and then gain knowledge and experiences in specific areas of sport and recreation programming, management, business,
and leadership.
EXPLORE THE PROGRAM
A degree in Sports and Recreational Leadership offers a variety of career opportunities, combining leadership skills with a passion for sports and recreation. This degree can also be a stepping stone to advanced studies in sports management, physical education, or other related fields.
Degree Options
Complete the 51-hour major in the Department of Kinesiology.
The minor in sport and recreational leadership aims to complement majors in areas such as exercise science, youth leadership development, criminal justice, and other fields focusing on leadership and community building.
Classes
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Among the classes in the 51-hour major are:
- Sports Administration
- Sports Nutrition
- Youth & Adult Sports Programming
- Accounting, Management, & Marketing
- Conditioning Athletes
Careers
Majoring in sport and recreational leadership prepares students to work in recreation and sports centers, with athletic programs, at camps, and/or in YMCAs, churches, established businesses, or as an entrepreneur.
- YMCA Staff or Director
- Youth Sports Coach
- Camp Staff or Director
- Recreation Leader for Communities or Parks
- Athletic Director
- Sport Facilities Manager & Event Planning
Meet our faculty during your campus visit.
_ Department of Kinesiology
April Gutekunst
Administrative Lead, CONKP
Jeremy Keith
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
Earlene Masi
Associate Professor of Exercise Science
Alisha Miller
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
Dr. Dama O'Keefe
Dean of the College of Nursing, Kinesiology, and Public Health
Jim Scott
Natatorium Director/Professor, Department of Kinesiology
The Anderson You
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