Recreation and Sport Management (RESM)


According to the University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions, "The program in recreation and sport management is designed to prepare candidates for a variety of career opportunities in the field of recreation and sport management. Students with an interest in recreation tend to have goals related to careers in public, private and commercial recreation in a variety of settings (e.g., community, university, state and national parks, and non-profit organizations), while students with an interest in sport tend to have goals related to careers in professional sport, collegiate sport, amateur sport, event management and sport agencies. Graduates of this program should be well prepared to enter the recreation and sport workforce at an entry level position or pursue graduate studies in such areas as recreation management and sport management."

Examples of concentrations of study include, but are not limited to:

  • sport management
  • public recreation
  • children and family
  • fitness club management
  • commercial recreation
  • correctional recreation
  • outdoor leadership
  • youth at risk
  • outdoor recreation

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List of Related Careers List of Related Careers List of Related Careers
Adventure Travel Coordinator Activities Coordinator Activities Resort Facilitator
Aerobics Instructor Amusement Park Operator Athletics Coordinator
Athletic Coach Banquet Supervisor Campus Recreation Dir.
Camp Director Club House Manager Commercial Fisher
Concert Promoter Condominium Social Dir. Conference Organizer
Convention Dir. - Planner Cruise Ship Activities Staff Cruise Ship Activity Dir.
Dive Master Diving Instructor Equipment Salesperson
Facility Manager Festival Director Fish & Game Warden
Fitness Trainer Food & Beverage Assistant Forester
Forest Ranger Government Tourism Manager Grounds Supervisor
Guest Services Staff Health Club Manager Hotel/Resort Manager
Interpreter Marketing Assistant Marketing Director
Mountain Guide Nursing Home Program Dir. Park Manager
Park Naturalist Park Planner Park Ranger
Professional Athlete Professional Sports Team Manager Program Director/Leader
Recreation Center Dir. Recreation Leader Recreation Supervisor
Recreation Therapist Recreation & Parks Dir. Rental Agent
Retail Sales Associate Reservations Agent Resort Recreation Program Dir
Resource Manager Restaurant Manager Ski Instructor
Sports Announcer Sports Instructor Sports Writer
Sports Promotion Director Sports - Fitness Nutritionist Stadium Manager
Team Manager Tournaments Planner Tour Guide
Travel Agent/Planner Umpire/Referee Youth Counselor
Government:
  • Army Corps of Engineers
  • City Park and Recreation
  • Military Recreation
  • Federal and State Agencies
  • University Campuses
Nonprofit Organizations:
  • Boy/Girl Scouts
  • Community Centers
  • Chamber of Commerce
  • Convention Centers
  • YMCA/YWCA
Private Organizations:
  • Air Travel/Cruise Lines
  • Country Clubs
  • Pools
  • Restaurants
  • Resorts/Hotels
  • Ski Resorts
  • Travel Companies
List of Related Skills List of Related Skills
Accountability Conflict Resolution
Customer Service Decision-Making
Delegation Emergency Response & First Aid
Endurance Follow-through Skills
Oral and Written Communication Organize Activities
Outdoor Ability People Skills
Perspective Awareness Physical Fitness
Program Planning & Development Public Speaking
Remaining Objective Team Building
Time Management Work Independently & in Groups

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