Sport and Leisure Management, AS (SLMT-AS)

The Sport and Leisure Management program is designed to provide knowledge in the areas of recreational management, fitness and training, facility design and management, business, marketing, and risk management. Students receiving an Associate’s of Science degree in Sport and Leisure Management could pursue entry level careers in recreation and athletic facilities, commercial sport facilities, camps, golf courses and the travel and leisure industry.

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate an understanding of management issues and trends in the sport and exercise field.
• Understand the connection between various management functions and coordination of agency resources and programs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the concept of activities of daily living and its importance in the overall health of the individual.
• Analyze the developmental characteristics for each stage of life that are the most relevant to the design and delivery of leisure and recreation service.
• Identify key aspects of facility design, maintenance, equipment maintenance and cleaning, and staffing.
• Develop and evaluate various strategies for program design and effective scheduling of facilities.
• Identify common areas of potential litigation in the athletic/recreational facility.
• Demonstrate knowledge in event management.