Degree
Bachelor of Science in Sport and Recreation ManagementContact
Dr. John Austin
Office: 317 Decary Hall
(207) 602-2498
jaustin8@une.edu
Mission
As a 51 Sport and Recreation Management student, your education prepares you for a variety of careers in the athletics and sport management, outdoor recreation and tourism industries. The B.A. in Sport and Recreation Management provides you with a comprehensive education: a solid foundation in program planning/management, finance, marketing, law, and leadership; a choice of a concentration in either Sport Management or Outdoor Recreation Management a minor in Business Administration, and at least 480 hours of experiential learning through internships and campus leadership positions.
Major Description
- The Sport and Recreation Management major requires successful completion of five (5) skill-based, pre-professional courses (15 credits).
- The Sport and Recreation Management major offers two (2)Concentrations to choose from Sport Management or Outdoor Recreation Management (15 credits).
- The Sport and Recreation Management major affords the successful student a Minor in Business Administration (18 credits).
- The Sport and Recreation Management major requires students to fulfill no less than 480 hours of experiential learning, after completing their Sophomore Year. Internships are established working with our Internship Coordinator and are uniquely "tailored" to fit with each student's choice of Concentration (12 credits).
- The Sport and Recreation Management major reflects a commitment to a Liberal Arts foundation (42 credits).
- The balance of the Sport and Recreation Management degree requirements are fulfilled with elective courses. Informed and supported by your academic advisor (appointed from within the department), each student chooses from a variety of courses offered by the College (18 credits).
Curricular Requirements
| CAS Core Requirements (must take MAT 120 or MAT 150 as MAT course) | Credits |
|---|---|
| Total | 42–46 |
| Required Business Foundation Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| BUAC 201 – Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BUEC 204 – Microeconomics | 3 |
| BUMG 200 – Management | 3 |
| BUMK 200 – Marketing | 3 |
| Business Electives (recommended: BUMG 302 – Human Resources Management and BUMG 325 – Legal Environment of Business) | 6 |
| Total | 18 |
| Required Sport and Recreation Management Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| SRM 160 – Introduction to Sport and Recreation Management | 3 |
| SRM 325 – Sport and Recreation Marketing | 3 |
| SRM 350 – Sport and Recreation Finance | 3 |
| SRM 360 – Leadership | 3 |
| SRM 370 – Law and Ethics in Sport and Recreation Management | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Concentration Requirements (see below) | 15 |
| Internship (see below) | 12 |
| Open Elective Courses (as needed to reach 120 credits) | Variable |
| Minimum Required Total Credits | 120 |
|---|
Concentration Options
| Sport Management Concentration Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPT 330 – Sport Governance | 3 |
| SPT 340 – Athletic and Sports Administration | 3 |
| SPT 355 – Sport Venue Planning and Management | 3 |
| SPT 401 – Seminar in Sport Management | 3 |
| SPT 420 – Research Methods | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Outdoor Recreation Management Concentration Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| ORM 335 - Outdoor Recreation Planning & Management | 3 |
| ORM 345 - Sustainability & Eco-Recreation | 3 |
| ORM 355 - Wilderness Preparation, Safety & First Aid | 3 |
| ORM 401 - Seminar in Outdoor Recreation Management | 3 |
| ENV 345 - Outdoor Environmental Education or ENV 356 - Terrestrial Wildlife Eco/Conservation or ENV 376 - Caribbean Sustainable Development | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Internship Experiences (12 credits required)
Each of our Sport and Recreation Management majors is required to complete no less than 480 contact hours at an approved internship site(s) upon attaining Junior Standing (completion of the Sophomore year). The internship experience is a primary requirement for degree completion.
The internship experiences allow our Sport and Recreation Management majors to gain pre-professional experience, designed to enhance the development of knowledge, skills, and abilities in a Sport Management or Outdoor Recreating Management field.
Common Internship experiences include one or more of the following "hands-on" activities:
- Customer interaction and personnel supervision
- Observation and participation in program planning/leadership.
- Observe/research/analyze current activities and future trends in the industry
- Involving the student intern, when appropriate, in management meetings and communications
- A “capstone” experience, e.g., marketing plan, fundraising project, special event promotion, etc.; professional presentation, or research/case study in a sport management or outdoor recreation discipline.
Affiliated Internship Sites in Sport and Recreation Management
Sport and Athletics Experiences in sport marketing, athletics administration, coaching (sport leadership and pedagogy), team management, sports information, and sport venue/event management
- University of New England, Department of Athletics (Biddeford, ME)
- Princeton Men's Basketball (Division I) (Princeton, NJ)
- Biddeford High School Athletics (Biddeford, ME)
- Thornton Academy Athletics (Saco, ME)
- Old Orchard Beach High School Athletics (Old Orchard Beach, ME)
- Scarborough High School Athletics (Scarborough, ME)
- University of Southern Maine, Department of Athletics (Gorham, ME)
- Southern Maine Community College (South Portland, ME)
- Kennebunk High School Athletics (Kennebunk, ME)
- Berwick Academy (South Berwick, ME)
- Massalonskee High School Athletics (Oakland, ME)
- University of New Hampshire (Dover, NH)
Sport, Leisure, and Recreation
Experiences in sport and recreation administration, marketing, programming, and venue/event management
- University of New England, Department of Athletics (Biddeford, ME)
- Maine Sports Commission (Augusta, ME)
- Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation (Bethel, ME)
- Northern York County YMCA (Biddeford, ME)
- Cape Arundel Golf Course (Kennebunkport, ME)
- Biddeford Parks and Recreation Department (Biddeford, ME)
- Atlantic Pool and Billiards (Biddeford, ME)
- Saco Parks & Recreation Department (Saco, ME)
- Saco Sports and Fitness (Saco, ME)
- XL Sports World (Saco, ME)
- MBNation (Saco, ME)
- USSA Major League Soccer (Saco & Portland, ME)
- American Red Cross (Portland, ME)
- Maine Special Olympics (Portland Area, ME)
- Portland Athletic Club (Portland, ME)
- Portland Ice Arena (Portland, ME)
- Resort Sports Network (RSN) (Portland & Sunday River, ME)
- Windham Parks and Recreation Department (Windham, ME)
- Bath Country Club (Bath, ME)
- Camp Sunshine (Casco, ME)
- Maine Senior Games (Kennebunk, ME)
- Oakland Maine Recreation Department (Oakland, ME)
- Bethel Inn Resort and Country Club (Bethel, ME)
- Concord Recreation Center (Concord, MA)
- Portsmouth Country Club (Portsmouth, NH)
- Fitness by Favara (Portsmouth, NH)
- Dover Recreation Department (Dover, NH)
- Antrim Recreation Department (Antrim, NH)
- Greater Nashua YMCA (Merrimack Branch, Nashua Branch, and Camp Sargent, NH)
- Complete Athlete (Derry, NH)
- Derry Sports Zone (Derry, NH)
- CCBA Summer Basketball League (Lebanon, NH)
- Vermont Sun Sports and Fitness (Middlebury, VT)
- Pure Hockey (Franklin, MA)
- Mid Cape Racquet and Health Club (South Yarmouth, MA)
- Team Central Lacrosse (Northboro, MA)
- Nantucket Country Club (Nantucket, MA)
- Dan Duquette Sports Academy (Western MA)
- Brewster Sports Center (Brewster, NY)
- Camp Pontiac (Glen Head, NY)
- Dove Springs Recreation Center (Austin, TX)
- Rosewood Recreation Center (Austin, TX)
Sport and Recreation Products Industry
Experiences with marketing and merchandising
- Sports Authority (South Portland, ME)
- Oakley (Freeport, ME)
- Sugarloaf (Carrabassett Valley, ME)
Professional Sport Agencies
Experiences with professional representation and operations
- Shamrock Sports and Entertainment (Portland, ME)
- IMG Athletics (Bradenton, FL)
Sport Journalism
Experiences with sports writing
- Burlington Free Press (Burlington, VT)
- University of New England Sports Information Office (Biddeford, ME)
Professional Sport
Experiences with marketing, programming, administration, communication, merchandising, and venue/event management
- Portland Red Claws Basketball (Portland, ME)
- Portland Sea Dogs Baseball (Portland, ME)
- Maine Mammoths Football (Portland, ME)
- Maine Mariners Hockey (Portland, ME)
- Atlanta Hawks (NBA) (Atlanta, GA)
- Baltimore Ravens (NFL) (Baltimore, MD)
- Manchester Monarchs (Manchester, NH)
- Keene Swamp Bats (Keene, NH)
- South Shore Baseball Club (Hingham, MA)
- Glens Falls Golden Eagles Baseball (Glens Falls, NY)
- Cal Ripken, Jr.’s Ripken Baseball (Massachusetts)
- Charlotte Bobcats Basketball (Charlotte, NC)
- Cedar Rapids Kernels Baseball (Cedar Rapids, IA)
51 Sport and Recreation Management students have completed internships with each of the above sites.
Academic and Technical Standards
Students will be retained within the sport management major providing the following criteria are maintained throughout the undergraduate experience:
- Grade point of 2.0 (C) in each course required in the Sport and Recreation Management major "Core" (five courses).
- Grade point of 2.0 (C) in each course required for the Sport and Recreation Management major "Concentration": Sport Management or Outdoor Recreation Management (five courses).
- Grade point of 2.0 (C) in each course required/chosen for the Business Minor (six courses).
- Grade point of 2.0 (C) in the required Sport Management or Outdoor Recreation Management Internship credits (the twelve credits can be divided into one or more course experiences).
- Students who receive a grade point below 2.0 (C) in any of the above courses will be required to repeat the course and earn a grade point of 2.0 (C) or higher before the degree is completed. A course may be repeated only once.