What you will study
Access an exciting array of courses, facilities and professional development resources
through UCM鈥檚 Sports Education degree program. Our Sports and Recreation Management
degree produces well-rounded graduates who go on to excel in their chosen careers.
Begin your Sports and Recreation bachelor鈥檚 degree program by gaining a better understanding
of the human body with classes in nutrition, biology and child development. Once you
have a solid foundation, you鈥檒l have the opportunity to take classes such as:
- Adapted Physical Education: Learn how to make recreation education available to students of all abilities.
- Outdoor Skills: Be prepared for adventure by building essential outdoor sports and recreation skills
such as nature survival and backpacking while earning your Sports Education degree.
- Coaching and Sport Analysis: Complete an in-depth study about the theory and coaching strategies of a sport you鈥檙e
passionate about.
Excellence in Physical Education
- UCM's Physical Education programs are nationally accredited. While a Sports and Education
bachelor鈥檚 degree does not lead to licensure, you - and future employers - can be
sure that your training is high-quality and standards-focused.
- A Most Popular College for Health & Physical Education (College Factual, 2022)
- Top 15%: Most Focused Colleges for Education (College Factual, 2022)
- Top 6%: Most Popular Colleges for Education(College Factual, 2022)
Unique learning opportunities in sports education
The University of Central Missouri fosters a student-centered, hands-on approach to
sports education. Our faculty will work with you to customize your Sports and Recreation
Management degree to your interests and career path needs.
UCM recognizes that successful career preparation goes beyond coursework. Build your
professional development skills with our diverse community of alumni and on-campus
student groups. This enriching network will support you and provide new opportunities
long after you鈥檝e earned your Sports and Recreation degree:
- Coaching: Earn experience 鈥� and income 鈥� by coaching for local schools or intramural leagues.
- Study abroad: Spend a semester abroad to experience a new culture while earning your general education
credits from one of UCM鈥檚 partner schools around the world.
- Professional development: Learn from the region鈥檚 foremost experts in Sports and Recreation at the annual MOSHAPE
Convention and build a lasting network of personal and professional support through
the UCM Physical Educators Club.
What can you do with a degree in Sports and Recreation Education from UCM?
A bachelor鈥檚 degree in Sports and Recreation Education from the University of Central
Missouri prepares you to coach or pursue an advanced degree. Graduates of our Sports
Education Degree program have been placed with city sports and recreation departments,
collegiate athletic teams and high schools.
UCM鈥檚 Sports and Recreation degree combines practical job training with a quality
educational core. We ensure you have the real-world skills and evidence-based training
it takes to excel at sports education jobs. Our graduates have a sterling reputation
among state and regional employers and enjoy over 90 percent placement rates.
Learn more about sports and recreation jobs
Use our interactive tool below to discover what salaries, typical jobs, regional trends
and growth you can expect when entering the job market with a Sports and Recreation
Management degree.
Financial assistance options for your Sports and Recreation Management degree
Make a smart investment in your future with an affordable bachelor鈥檚 degree in Sports
Education from the University of Central Missouri. Our well-respected Physical Education
program, with high job placement rates, will set you on the path to a stable career.
We are committed to low student debt and will work with you to finance your college education in a way that supports your goals.
The majority of students at UCM receive financial aid. In addition to our many university-wide
funding programs, as a Sports Education degree student, you may be eligible for these
additional scholarships:
- Lyle B. and Evelyn E. Beaver Scholarship in Recreation
- Dr. Robert Tompkins Memorial Scholarship
You can learn more about program-specific scholarships with the .
Flexible Learning Opportunities
Create the Sports Education degree that鈥檚 right for you
Work with UCM Sports and Recreation faculty and your advisors to tailor your bachelor鈥檚
degree in Recreation Education to your specific interests and kick off your dream
career with a dream course load.
Good Coaches are Good Educators
150+ years of teacher training
Benefit from the University of Central Missouri鈥檚 respected expertise in training
teachers. Learn how to connect with students and adapt sports and recreation programs
to a range of different needs. Get the techniques you need to be an effective coach
or youth league director, and more importantly, understand why they work.
A Valuable Degree With Affordable Tuition
Quality education accessible to anyone
You don鈥檛 have to sacrifice your financial future for a high-quality education. Earn
your Sports Education degree at the University of Central Missouri for a powerful
combination of strong job prospects, low tuition rates and generous financial aid.
It鈥檚 a home run investment in your future.
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