B.S. in Sport and Recreation Management
Harrisonburg, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
USD 6,434 / per semester **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* regular admission | November 1st, 2022: early admission
** in-state tuition fee | $15,076: out-of-state tuition fee. Additional fees may apply
Introduction
Effective sports and recreation managers plan, organize and direct the operations of sports and fitness programs, activities and services.
Whether working with a professional sports team, at a commercial fitness business or for a parks and recreation department, you’ll need competencies in marketing, leadership and project management to be successful. As a JMU sport and recreation management major, you will develop leadership skills through sound theoretical course work, innovative learning activities and mentoring opportunities. All of your major requirements are met through small classes, team learning experiences and meaningful personal contacts with faculty and industry professionals. With an emphasis on applied practical knowledge, your required internship will augment your classroom learning as you work alongside dynamic industry professionals in premier sport and recreation organizations. Along the way, your required classes will also earn you a useful general business minor. This program will challenge you to think critically, use technology and appreciate the global community.
The mission of the sport and recreation program is to develop a community of learners through quality education that integrates theory, practice, and personal growth in the hospitality, sport and recreation industries.
We are dedicated to the development of future leaders in sport and management professions through a course of study that maximizes the potential of individuals and society.
Sport and recreation management is committed to providing:
- An outstanding undergraduate program based on the criteria of relevant professional associations, which will enable graduates to be successful in their professional endeavors.
- A program that builds upon the strong liberal studies background provided through General Education.
- The opportunities that challenge students to think critically, to use technology and to appreciate the global community.
- The research and development projects that push back the boundaries of knowledge and promote effective practice in sport and recreation management.
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Curriculum
Business Minor
One of the requirements for your SRM degree is the successful completion of the General Business minor, which gives you a solid business background and a competitive edge in your career. The General Business minor must be declared through MyMadison.
Entrepreneurship Minor
If part of your career dream includes starting your own business, the College of Business offers an exciting entrepreneurship minor, which can be combined with any major to develop the knowledge and skills needed to drive new venture creation. If you are accepted into the entrepreneurship minor program, it will substitute for your General Business minor requirement.
Traditional Pathway
Freshman Year
- SRM 202: Foundations of Leadership in Sport and Recreation
- SRM 240: Sport and Recreation Management
- General Education
Sophomore Year
- SRM 241: Introduction to Sport and Recreation Management
- SRM 242: Sociology and Psychology of Sport and Recreation
- SRM 282: Practicum in Sport and Recreation
- Minor courses (2)
- General Education
Junior Year
- SRM 333: Management in Sport and Recreation
- SRM 337: Programming and Assessment in Sport and Recreation Management
- Minor courses (2)
- Major elective
- Quantitative Requirement for Bachelor of Science (any 3-credit math in addition to Gen Ed)
- General Education and/or University Electives
Senior Year
- SRM 434: Ethical and Legal Issues in Sport and Recreation Management
- SRM 435: Sport Marketing and Sales
- SRM 436: Facilities and Event Management
- SRM 482: Internship in Sport and Recreation
- Minor courses (2)
- Major electives (2)
- University Electives and/or Scientific Literacy Requirement
Career Opportunities
A successful career and a meaningful life is what it’s all about. Whether it’s an internship, a great first job or a top graduate school appointment, JMU Dukes make their dreams ignite. You will, too.
Here are current openings available to JMU students.
Jobs for JMU Students
Recreation
- Assistant Field Manager at Younger Services
- Naturalist, Outdoor Education Instructor at Mile High Pines Camp
- Support Analyst II at Miami University
- Parks Attendant (Full Time) at City of Leawood Kansas
- Registered Nurse - Emergency Department at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
- Recreation Leader I, Newhall Community Center - PTS at City of Santa Clarita
- After-School Sports & Recreation Specialist, Grades K-12 at Harlem Children's Zone (NY)
- Registered Nurse ICU - New Grads Welcome! at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
- Registered Nurse Med/Surg at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
- Adaptive Physical Education Teacher SPED at UHS of Delaware, Inc.
- Special/Alternative Education Teacher (SPED) at UHS of Delaware, Inc.
- Summer Camp Counselor at Camp Weequahic
- Aquatic Invasive Species Member - Amistad National Recreation Area at American Conservation Experience
- Senior Planner (Preservation and Zoning Administration) at Town of Leesburg
- Recreation Staff/Weekends at Thousand Pines Christian Camp
- New Grad RN at UNC Health Blue Ridge
- ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER - EMISSIONS REDUCTION AND ENERGY at Town of Cary
- DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL at The Empowerment Center LLC
- Commercial Permitting Coordinator (Coordinator I - E) at City of Portland Bureau of Human Resources
Sports
- Support Analyst II at Miami University
- Assistant Account Executive, Sustainability at Edelman
- Associate Sales Representative at CONMED
- Part-Time Sports Intern (MassLive Media) at Advance Local
- Recreation Leader I, Newhall Community Center - PTS at City of Santa Clarita
- After-School Sports & Recreation Specialist, Grades K-12 at Harlem Children's Zone (NY)
- (#R18206) Associate Product Specialist - Americas Campus (June 2023) at FactSet Research Systems, Inc.
- (#R18234) Analytics Client Solutions Specialist - Americas Campus (June 2023) at FactSet Research Systems, Inc.
- (#R18233) Analytics Client Solutions Specialist - Americas Campus (February 2023) at FactSet Research Systems, Inc.
- Underwriter at UWM (United Wholesale Mortgage)
- Graduate Development Program, Associate Business Partner, IT Finance Business Partnering at National Grid
- Residential Sales Trainee - Multiple Locations at Shaw Industries
- Commercial Sales Trainee - Multiple Locations at Shaw Industries
- Entry Level Sales Consultant - Reston, VA & Nationwide! at Collabera
- Entry Level Sales Consultant - Boston, MA & Nationwide! at Collabera
- Career Orientation Development Employee (Various Majors) at American Woodmark
- Radio News reporter/anchor at Harrisonburg Radio Group
- Physical Therapist at Prescription Fitness Physical Therapy and Sports Care
- 2022-23 Upcoming Graduate Engineering Opportunities at Gore & Associates
Camps
- Teaching Artist at Keegan Theatre
- Cabin Leader, Camp Counselor at Mile High Pines Camp
- Naturalist, Outdoor Education Instructor at Mile High Pines Camp
- Accounting Associate/Bookkeeper at Gursey Schneider LLP
- Biological Science Technician (Plant, Fish, Fish & Wildlife), Hydrological Technician, Biological Science Aid at USDA Forest Service
- Recreation Leader I, Newhall Community Center - PTS at City of Santa Clarita
- After-School Sports & Recreation Specialist, Grades K-12 at Harlem Children's Zone (NY)
- Assistant Store Manager at Journeys
- Summer Camp Counselor at Camp Weequahic
- Aquatic Invasive Species Member - Amistad National Recreation Area at American Conservation Experience
- Early Childhood Teacher - Full Time with Signing Bonus! at JCC
- Recreation Staff/Weekends at Thousand Pines Christian Camp
- Counselor at Autism Camp at Talisman Summer Camp
- Audit Associate - October 2023/January 2024 at Aronson
- Summer Camp Waterfront Supervisor at Camp Maranatha
- Summer Camp Ropes Course Supervisor at Camp Maranatha
- Summer Camp Worship Leader at Camp Maranatha
- Summer Camp Counselor at Camp Maranatha
- Customer Marketing Trainee at Lenovo
Internships for JMU Students
Recreation
- Clinical Mental Health Counselor - Internship at Tree of Life Family Services LLC
- Summer Internships for Physical Education and Recreation Majors - Summer 2023 at Camp Weequahic
- Summer Internships for Experiential Education Majors - Summer 2023 at Camp Weequahic
- Summer 2023 Internships for Creative and Visual Arts at Camp Weequahic
- Finance Intern (Summer 2023) at Arconic Corp
- IT Application Summer Intern at Arconic Corp
- IT Summer Intern - Cyber Security at Arconic Corp
- IT Summer Intern - Deskside Service at Arconic Corp
- Human Resources Intern (Summer 2023) at Arconic Corp
- IT Summer Intern - Enterprise Infrastructure at Arconic Corp
- Hospitality Introduction Summer Internship (2023, Level 1) at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
- AmeriCorps Summer Daycamp Leader - PT North Texas Internship at Project Transformation North Texas
- College Intern Resort Operations at Marriott Vacations Worldwide
- Intramural Sports Intern at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Youth Development Internship at Circle F Dude Ranch Camp and Outdoor Education Center
- Human Resources Development Program - Internship - Summer at Whirlpool Corporation
- Global Information Systems Immersion - Internship - Summer 2023 at Whirlpool Corporation
- Finance Development Program - Internship - Summer 2023 at Whirlpool Corporation
- Recreation Internship at The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education
Sports
- Graphic Design Internship at Georgia State Games
- Digital Marketing & Social Media Internship at Georgia State Games
- Strength and Conditioning Intern at Colorado School of Mines
- Summer Internships for Physical Education and Recreation Majors - Summer 2023 at Camp Weequahic
- Summer Internships for Experiential Education Majors - Summer 2023 at Camp Weequahic
- Commercial Banking Summer Intern - Underwriting & Portfolio Management (West Coast) at Citizens Bank
- Commercial Banking Summer Intern - Treasury Solutions at Citizens Bank
- Commercial Banking Summer Intern - National Sales & Coverage (West Coast) at Citizens Bank
- Commercial Banking Summer Intern - Leveraged Finance at Citizens Bank
- Commercial Banking Summer Intern - Global Markets at Citizens Bank
- Commercial Banking Summer Intern - Community Development at Citizens Bank
- Commercial Banker Development Program Intern at Citizens Bank
- Commercial Banking Summer Intern - Commercial Risk at Citizens Bank
- Commercial Banking Summer Intern – Underwriting & Portfolio Management (East Coast) at Citizens Bank
- Operations Analyst - Explorer Summer Intern Program - 2023 at Barclays
- Hershey Bears Marketing Intern at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
- Counselor, Adventure staff, Activities staff, Nurse Assistant, Office, Store, Kitchen, Media, Grounds, Operations, Snack Shop, Production, at Eagle Sky Camp
- Hospitality Introduction Summer Internship (2023, Level 1) at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
- Marketing/ PR/Growth Intern at CoachTube
Camps
- Services Strategy Intern at PetSmart
- Services Execution Intern at PetSmart
- UX Designer / UX Researcher Intern - Summer 2023 Internship (Meraki) at Cisco
- Summer Internships for Physical Education and Recreation Majors - Summer 2023 at Camp Weequahic
- Summer Internships for Experiential Education Majors - Summer 2023 at Camp Weequahic
- Summer 2023 Internships for Creative and Visual Arts at Camp Weequahic
- Human Resources Intern at JCC
- Community Outreach Intern in the Balkans at Crossworld
- Counselor, Adventure staff, Activities staff, Nurse Assistant, Office, Store, Kitchen, Media, Grounds, Operations, Snack Shop, Production, at Eagle Sky Camp
- Intern, Community Engagement - Youth Engagement at Minnesota Twins
- Paid Internships for Education Majors and Student Athletes at a Coed Summer Camp at Tyler Hill Camp
- Coed Summer Camp - Paid Internships at Tyler Hill Camp
- Enterprise Applications & Infrastructure Engineer - Summer FY23 Internship (Meraki) at Cisco
- AmeriCorps Summer Daycamp Leader - PT North Texas Internship at Project Transformation North Texas
- 2023 Audit Summer Intern at Aronson
- 2023 Audit & Tax Rotational Summer Intern at Aronson
- 2023 Tax Winter Intern at Aronson
- Museum Collections Member - Andersonville National Historic Site at American Conservation Experience
- Software Engineer II (Intern) United States at Cisco
Scholarships and Funding
Madison awards more than 400 one- to four-year scholarships each year to incoming students. The primary criterion for merit-based scholarships is exceptional academic performance. Other selection criteria may include leadership, involvement, and career goals.
The Madison Scholarships Hub is the application center for all JMU Foundation scholarships at James Madison University. To access the Madison Scholarships Hub, log in to MyMadison. Under the Applicant tab, click on the Madison Scholarships Hub logo.
All students are encouraged to fill out the General Application in the Madison Scholarships Hub to be considered for various scholarship opportunities. Qualifications for the majority of our scholarships are based on the General Application information as well as information pulled directly from your admissions application.
Review the criteria carefully for any recommended scholarship opportunities you are presented with and if you meet the qualifications, click apply to submit the additional required information. Deadlines vary across departments so be sure to complete the General Application as soon as possible to receive full consideration. Some scholarship opportunities become available starting in the fall while others open later so be sure to check back in January, February and March.
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