Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Major in Recreation and Sport Management (Outdoor Recreation Concentration) | Texas State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationService OrientationWriting

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementComputers and Electronics

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionWritten ExpressionSpeech ClarityWritten ComprehensionProblem SensitivityFluency of IdeasDeductive ReasoningInductive Reasoning

Tasks

Plan, organize, or lead group activities for customers, such as exercise routines, athletic events,
Plan programs of events or schedules of activities.
Talk to coworkers using electronic devices, such as computers and radios.

Technology

Document management softwareHuman resources softwareData base user interface and query softwarePresentation softwareOperating system software

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium11-9072.00	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Full program portfolio — autonomously design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive calendar of recreational and entertainment programs aligned with organizational goals and community demographics.
Strategic budget management — develop, defend, and manage multi-program budgets, forecasting revenue streams and controlling expenditures across an entire recreation department.
Complex staffing decisions — lead the full hiring cycle including job analysis, interviewing, selection, and onboarding for diverse recreational staff roles without supervisory approval at each step.
Cross-functional coordination — orchestrate collaboration between programming, facilities, marketing, and finance teams using cloud-based sharing and project management platforms to deliver large-scale events.
Non-routine customer challenges — apply inductive reasoning and problem sensitivity to resolve unusual guest conflicts, accessibility needs, or safety incidents at an entertainment or recreation venue.
Financial performance analysis — analyze department revenue and expense trends, prepare detailed reports for senior leadership, and recommend data-driven adjustments to programming investments.
Policy and regulatory expertise — interpret and apply public safety, liability, and organizational regulations across all programs, ensuring consistent compliance throughout the facility.
Staff performance management — conduct evaluations, deliver constructive feedback, and implement development plans to elevate team performance within a recreation management context.
Stakeholder communication — craft and deliver formal presentations, proposals, and written reports to internal leadership and external partners using presentation and document management software.
Active learning application — continuously incorporate emerging industry trends, technology tools, and participant feedback to innovate and refine recreational programming offerings.

Course Pathway

34 courses in this program

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

REC 4680Internship in Recreation and Sport

6 cr

REC 4350Employee Supervision in Recreation and Sport Management

3 cr

ENG 1310College Writing I

3 cr

ENG 1320College Writing II

3 cr

REC 4380Seminar in Recreation and Sport Trends and Issues

3 cr

COMM 1310Fundamentals of Human Communication

3 cr

REC 1330Introduction to Outdoor Recreation

3 cr

MATH 1315College Algebra

3 cr

REC 1310Introduction to Recreation and Sport Management

3 cr

REC 2335Recreation and Sport Program Development

3 cr

REC 2336Directed Field Experience in Recreation and Sport

3 cr

REC 3325Recreation & Sport Administration & Management

3 cr

US 1100University Seminar

1 cr

REC 2330Leadership in Recreation and Sport Services

3 cr

POSI 2310Principles of American Government

3 cr

POSI 2320Functions of American Government

3 cr

PHIL 1305Philosophy and Critical Thinking

3 cr

REC 1370Introduction to Recreational Therapy

3 cr

ART 2313Introduction to Fine Arts

3 cr

DAN 2313Introduction to Fine Arts

3 cr

TH 2313Introduction to Fine Arts

3 cr

REC 3335Advanced Recreation and Sport Program Development

3 cr

REC 3340Recreation and Sport Facility Operations and Management

3 cr

REC 3351Evaluation of Recreation and Sport Programs

3 cr

REC 4330Entrepreneurial Management in Recreation and Sport

3 cr

COMM 2315Interpersonal Communication

3 cr

MC 3319Visual Communication

3 cr

COMM 2330Small Group Communication

3 cr

MC 3343Introduction to Public Relations

3 cr

COMM 2338Public Speaking

3 cr

MC 3355Mass Media and Society

3 cr

TH 3370Creative Drama

3 cr

MC 3367Advertising

3 cr

MC 4381Fundamentals of Digital and Online Media

3 cr

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