"Lake Superior State University's Sport and Recreation Management program is second to none!", says Justin Andre, Director of Hanson Hills Recreation Area, in scenic Grayling, Michigan.
Sport and Recreation Management
Our program focuses on leading, planning, managing and directing athletic, recreation and leisure opportunities for all ages of clientele, in a variety of public, private and commercial settings.
Attracting students from across the globe
Degrees
All department majors focus on challenging students with current research and practices within their discipline and requiring practical application of skills learned throughout their four year program. Each major emphasizes the development of strong communication, leadership, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Recreation Studies and Exercise Science Department graduates are "standard seekers and standard setters" as working professionals.
"Sports and Recreation Management is dynamic, spontaneous! It is about people and meeting their needs, and creating positive attitudes towards participation in recreation and leisure activities. If you are competitive, outgoing, and like working with people, you are a perfect student for this program. We take courses from a variety of disciplines that complement Sport and Recreation Management”
"Professor Kelso had no qualms in throwing me into stuff that’s usually done for senior research," White says. "It was an opportunity that was instrumental to my success as a student and a pivotal moment in my life." [ more ]