Recreation Management – B.S.
This program is offered in-person.
Western Michigan University's Department of Human Performance and Health Education recreation management major prepares students for leadership or administrative roles in public, non-profit, commercial and recreational sport organizations. The electives in this program allow for student flexibility in preparing for employment in any of the different areas in the fields of recreation and sport. Students will complete a supervised practicum and internship experience.
"The program is amazing and the faculty are so supportive of their students."
- Warda, student (learn more)
86%
86% of 2021-22 graduates were actively engaged within three months of graduation.
100%
100% of recreation management students complete an internship or field experience.
Minor
Built-in minor in business, coaching, journalism, event management and more.
NASSM
Designed to meet or exceed national standards set forth by the NASSM accrediting body.
Engage with the industry
Take a tour of the Esports Arena with Dr. Colin Cork and our students.
More from the Field Trip Friday series.
Additional information
Study abroad
Students are encouraged to pursue additional educational opportunities through one of many study abroad options offered by the HPHE department or WMU in general.
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All WMU students have the option to stand out with an integrative learning project in one of several pathways including health and wellness, entrepreneurship, leadership and more!
Visit campus
There's simply no substitute for seeing WMU for yourself and experiencing a little slice of what makes WMU so unique and beloved. In-person and virtual tours are available.
Faculty
(from left to right)
- Dr. Colin Cork, Assistant Professor of Sport Management
- Dr. James Lewis, Associate Professor of Sport Management, Undergraduate Program Coordinator
- Deborah Droppers, Event Management Program Coordinator
- Dr. Geumchan Hwang, Associate Professor of Sport Management, Graduate Program Coordinator