Recreation Management professionals plan, organize, and lead experiences for people with diverse backgrounds and interests. Experiences range from sports and crafts, to camping and other special interests. They also work in a variety of settings including parks, sport facilities, community centers, retirement villages, camps, and tourism attractions.
Students in this major put theory into practice by completing two internships. There are also opportunities to attend conferences, participate in clubs, and study abroad. These experiences help students develop a professional network.
Faculty in Recreation Management have won awards for teaching, research, and service. They also conduct and publish research as well as write industry-leading textbooks.
Recreation is an important cultural and economic force. The profession influences the well-being of others. Recreation managers promote personal growth, fitness, and wellness through healthy experiences.
Recreation Management is a hands-on major. Students study leadership theory, program and event planning, evaluation, management, and administration. They take what they learn in the classroom and apply it in practical experiences.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 10 percent growth from 2014 to 2024 for the profession. This is faster than the average for all occupations. As the importance of exercise gets an increase in attention, employers will need recreation managers to work in a variety of settings.
The Illinois State Recreation Management program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Related Professions.
Comprehensive information about internship opportunities is available to students when they enroll in KNR 298A36 Pre-Practicum and KNR 398A36 Professional Practice Seminar.
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Megan Kayfish | 208 Bone Student Center | meturne@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-2200 |
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Lindsey Nicholson | McCormick Hall 163 | lnkronm@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-5972 |
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Mindy Kinney | McCormick Hall 250 | mdkinn2@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-5782 | Last Names A-K |
Daphyne Walker | McCormick Hall 250 | dlwalke@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-5782 | Last Names L-Z |
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Mindy Kinney | McCormick Hall 250 | mdkinn2@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-5782 | Last Names A-K |
Daphyne Walker | McCormick Hall 250 | dlwalke@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-5782 | Last Names L-Z |