The Department of Recreation and Sport Pedagogy offers undergraduate and master’s degrees in two academic programs. Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies offers undergraduate majors and minors in Outdoor Recreation & Education and Recreation Management, as well as a master’s degree in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies with concentrations in Outdoor Recreation & Education, Recreation Management, and Campus Recreation. Coaching, Health & Physical Education offers undergraduate majors in Health & Physical Education and Physical Activity & Sport Coaching, as well as master’s degrees in Coaching Education, Soccer Coaching Education, and Professional Tennis Management. The department is also home to the Physical Activity & Wellness program, which offers a variety of activity-based courses intended to promote health and wellness through participation in physical activity and recreational sport. Finally, the department offers certificate programs in Ecotourism and Festivals, Events & Entertainment Management, as well as minors in Outdoor Recreation & Education, Recreation Management, and Coaching.
Look at the great work our students are involved with here at Ohio University in the Recreation Studies program!
Look at where our alumni have landed in their careers!
October 29, 2019
With a record 96 touchdowns under his belt and numerous Mid-American Conference (MAC) awards, it’s no wonder that senior Nathan Rourke aims to bring OHIO football to new levels of success. The senior quarterback and team captain broke the Ohio University record for career touchdowns (previously 82) during the Sept. 14...
Dr. Annie Machamer received the Honor Award from the West Virginia Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. She has served on its association board and representative assembly.
Andonovski completed his master’s degree in soccer coaching education in May 2018.
Unified Basketball will join people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. The league is for students 16 and up and will run March 17 to April 16.
