With concentrations in recreation administration, sport and leisure studies, sport management, and individualized study in sport, recreation, and tourism, the Sport and Recreation Studies Program meets the growing need for professionals and academics in the field.

This program prepares students who wish to serve their communities as industry professionals as well as those who plan on pursuing advanced study in these disciplines with an aim toward future careers in academia. The combination of course work, research, and practical experience fosters innovative leaders in the field.

Primary Faculty

Julie Aylsworth Academic Program Co-Coordinator PhD, The Ohio State University
Pierre Rodgers Academic Program Co-Coordinator PhD, The Pennsylvania State University
Craig Esherick JD, Georgetown University
Chris Green PhD, University of Maryland
Margaret Jones PhD, University of Georgia
Hung-Ling Liu PhD, Oklahoma State University
Jacqueline McDowell PhD, Texas A&M University
Sammie Powers PhD, Penn State
Ellen Rodgers PhD, The Pennsylvania State University
Brenda Wiggins PhD, University of Oregon

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