Recreation and Sport Services (B.S.)
Program Overview
The Recreation in Sport Services program is offered through Ohio University's Department of Recreation, Sport Pedagogy, and Consumer Sciences on the Eastern campus, Lancaster campus, and Zanesville campus. This major provides a broad background in the recreation, sports, health and fitness professions preparing graduates for meaningful employment in the field of sports and recreation. Courses emphasize practical skills in leadership, critical thinking, and creative problem solving within the Liberal Arts tradition, which are also transferrable to a wide range of non-recreation employment opportunities. The flexibility in course selection, along with the requirement for a minor or certificate, allows students to tailor the degree towards their personal needs and interests, thus enhancing their potential to meet community job market demands. Students who follow advising guidelines may be able to complete two minors or a double major. The Recreation and Sport Services program may also serve as a degree completion program for transfer students with an associate degree with an emphasis in sport, recreation, or fitness.
*This program was previously BS5512 - Sport and Lifestyle Studies. The requirements for students entering either program in the 2024-25 catalog year are the same and are listed below. BS5519 - Recreation and Sport Services will award the Bachelor of Science degree effective the 2024-25 catalog year.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond Ohio University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements. Students must receive a C or higher in any major required course.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements. Students transferring with an Associate Degree from another institution may seek written permission from the Program Coordinator to waive the minor requirement.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Graduates of the Recreation and Sport Services program will be prepared for work in a variety of sport and activity settings. Previous graduates have gained employment with minor league baseball, community recreation and fitness centers, city Parks and Recreation Departments, high school athletics programs and senior living centers. Others have continued their education in a Masters degree program or sought non-recreation jobs in business management and ownership.