Sport and Recreation Management program | Kinesiology Department | Harding

Why study sport and recreation management at Harding?

Christian perspective

At Harding we believe what you learn, who you learn from and who you learn with are vitally important. Our Christian faculty and high-quality degree programs equip graduates with an exceptional education and a Christ-centered worldview. When looking for a place to learn, to grow academically and spiritually, and to find your calling, you want to find a place where you can discover your inspired purpose.

Preparation for multiple careers

This major is designed to be flexible and prepare students for multiple careers. With an 18 hour menu of courses embedded in the degree, students can customize this major to specifically prepare them for their desired career in sport and recreation management.

Learn inside and outside of the classroom

You will have classes in the classroom, in the gym, and outside in various locations as you prepare for a
career in sport and recreation management. We have multiple outdoor recreation classes in stand-up
paddle boarding, backpacking, trail and camp cooking, plus many others. Students also have
opportunities to be a part of faculty-led career field trips, home Bible studies, short-term mission trips,
Special Olympics, and the HEAL program. There is also a shortened international BAT program in Italy
and Germany designed specifically for athletes and their training needs.

More Information

Outdoor recreation leadership: This 18-hour minor prepares students to experience multiple outdoor recreation settings through various classes (scuba, outdoor living skills, kayaking and fishing, etc.). It is designed to be paired with majors that require a minor.

Coaching: This 23-hour minor provides the necessary classes to receive a coaching endorsement in the state of Arkansas after passing the Praxis 2 content exam in kinesiology. You must have or be receiving a teacher license for this minor if you plan to use it to teach and coach.

Kinesiology: This 18-hour minor prepares students to work in a kinesiology-related field.

Health: This 18-hour minor prepares students to work in a health-related field.

Sport psychology: This 18-hour minor includes courses designed for students wanting to specialize in sport psychology.

Sport and recreation management: This minor is designed to prepare students to work in the areas of sport and recreation administration, supervision and various other management components. The curriculum will include kinesiology, recreation, and various business and communication courses.

What can you do with a degree in Sport and Recreation Management?

Sport business management

Students are prepared to work as managers and administrators with professional, school, and club
sports organizations. The administration and business courses required will provide a solid foundation to
work in front office situations associated with sport.

Recreation

There are many career options from this major, including city and community parks and recreation
settings, along with various community sport leagues and sport facility management.

Sport information

With the proper classes in the 18 hour menu, students can focus specifically on the sport information
aspect associated with this major. There could also be opportunities to work with Harding’s sports
information department.