Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Management, Sport Industry Concentration, M.S.
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Management at MTSU prepares individuals for leadership roles in leisure and sport industries or doctoral-level work. The program covers various aspects of the industry, including parks and recreation, sport, event planning, tourism, and resort or hotel administration. Graduates are equipped with skills and knowledge to lead organizations, contribute to industry growth, and conduct research in these disciplines.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Science in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Management at MTSU is designed for individuals seeking leadership roles in leisure and sport industries or preparing for doctoral-level work in leisure and sport fields. The two-year program covers various aspects of the industry, including parks and recreation, sport (recreational, college, and professional), event planning, tourism, and resort or hotel administration. The program aims to prepare graduates to lead leisure and sport organizations, contribute to industry growth, and conduct research that advances knowledge in these disciplines. This advanced degree enhances skills, increases competency, and elevates graduates' perceived value among employers.
Outline:
Thesis Option (36 hours)
Core Requirements (21 hours)
- HHP 6610 - Research Methods in Health and Human Performance
- LSM 6500 - Legal Issues and Risk Management in Sport and Leisure Services
- LSM 6530 - History and Philosophy of Leisure and Sport
- MGMT 6600 - Organization Behavior
- HHP 6700 - Data Analysis and Organization for Human Performance OR HHP 6620 - Foundations of Qualitative Inquiry in Health and Human Performance
- MKT 6800 - Marketing Management OR MKT 6880 - Sport and Entertainment Marketing
- LSM 6570 - Issues, Trends, and Research in Leisure and Sport
Concentration Electives (12 hours)
- Select 6-9 hours from the following list in consultation with the advisor:
- LSM 5120 - Community Development through Leisure, Sport, and Tourism
- LSM 5130 - Sport Tourism
- LSM 5340 - Fitness Education for the Adult
- LSM 5380 - Disabilities and Diversity in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism
- LSM 5470 - Leisure and Aging
- LSM 5480 - Recreational Therapy Techniques
- LSM 5490 - Campus Recreation
- LSM 5499 - Therapeutic Terminology in Recreational Therapy
- LSM 5500 - Introduction to Recreational Therapy
- LSM 5510 - Recreational Therapy in Clinical Settings
- LSM 5520 - Transitional and Community Recreational Therapy
- LSM 5540 - Organization and Administration of Leisure, Sport, and Tourism
- LSM 5560 - Field Studies in Leisure, Sports, and Tourism
- LSM 5570 - Outdoor Recreation Workshop
- LSM 5580 - Seminar: Outdoor Recreation and Environmental Issues
- LSM 5590 - Readings in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism
- LSM 5660 - Evaluation of Leisure, Sport, and Tourism
- LSM 5790 - Sport and Society
- LSM 5965 - Aquatic Exercise and Therapeutic Techniques
- LSM 6550 - Outdoor Environmental Education
- LSM 6710 - The Sport Industry
- LSM 6720 - Event Planning, Promotion, and Fundraising in Leisure and Sport
- LSM 6730 - Socio-Cultural and Ethical Issues in Leisure and Sport
- LSM 6850 - Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Leisure and Tourism (Study Abroad)
- LSM 6910 - Special Problems
- PHED 6820 - Administration and Supervision of Physical Education and Sport
- REC 5600 - Technology Applications
- REC 5601 - Technology Applications Lab
Non-LSM Electives
- Select 3-6 hours of non-LSM courses in consultation with the advisor.
Thesis Option Requirement (3 hours)
- LSM 6640 - Thesis Research (3 hours minimum requirement; no more than 3 hours apply to the degree.)
Professional Project or Internship Option (36 hours)
All candidates for the M.S. in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Management with a concentration in Sport Industry pursuing the professional project or internship option must complete 36 credit hours in the following course of study:
Core Requirements (21 hours)
- HHP 6610 - Research Methods in Health and Human Performance
- LSM 6500 - Legal Issues and Risk Management in Sport and Leisure Services
- LSM 6530 - History and Philosophy of Leisure and Sport
- MGMT 6600 - Organization Behavior
- HHP 6700 - Data Analysis and Organization for Human Performance OR HHP 6620 - Foundations of Qualitative Inquiry in Health and Human Performance
- MKT 6800 - Marketing Management OR MKT 6880 - Sport and Entertainment Marketing
- LSM 6570 - Issues, Trends, and Research in Leisure and Sport
Concentration Electives (12 hours)
- Choose 6-12 hours from the following list in consultation with the advisor:
- LSM 5120 - Community Development through Leisure, Sport, and Tourism
- LSM 5130 - Sport Tourism
- LSM 5340 - Fitness Education for the Adult
- LSM 5380 - Disabilities and Diversity in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism
- LSM 5470 - Leisure and Aging
- LSM 5480 - Recreational Therapy Techniques
- LSM 5490 - Campus Recreation
- LSM 5499 - Therapeutic Terminology in Recreational Therapy
- LSM 5500 - Introduction to Recreational Therapy
- LSM 5510 - Recreational Therapy in Clinical Settings
- LSM 5520 - Transitional and Community Recreational Therapy
- LSM 5540 - Organization and Administration of Leisure, Sport, and Tourism
- LSM 5560 - Field Studies in Leisure, Sports, and Tourism
- LSM 5570 - Outdoor Recreation Workshop
- LSM 5580 - Seminar: Outdoor Recreation and Environmental Issues
- LSM 5590 - Readings in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism
- LSM 5660 - Evaluation of Leisure, Sport, and Tourism
- LSM 5790 - Sport and Society
- LSM 5965 - Aquatic Exercise and Therapeutic Techniques
- LSM 6550 - Outdoor Environmental Education
- LSM 6710 - The Sport Industry
- LSM 6720 - Event Planning, Promotion, and Fundraising in Leisure and Sport
- LSM 6730 - Socio-Cultural and Ethical Issues in Leisure and Sport
- LSM 6850 - Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Leisure and Tourism (Study Abroad)
- LSM 6910 - Special Problems
- PHED 6820 - Administration and Supervision of Physical Education and Sport
- REC 5600 - Technology Applications
- REC 5601 - Technology Applications Lab
Non-LSM Electives
- Select 3-9 hours of non-LSM electives in consultation with the advisor.
Careers:
Graduates of the M.S. in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Management are prepared for a wide range of supervisory and administrative positions in recreation and leisure service agencies. The program also equips students to pursue doctoral degrees in Leisure Studies. Potential career paths include:
- Leisure Studies
- Campus recreation
- Community recreation
- Facilities management
- Military recreation
- Outdoor recreation
- Parks and recreation departments
- Youth recreation
- Sports
- Athletic administration
- Coaching (all levels)
- Community/public relations
- General management
- Professional organization sales
- Recreational sport
- Youth sport Employers of MTSU alumni include:
- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
- Marriott Hotels and Resorts
- Metro-Nashville Parks and Recreation
- Nashville Predators
- Nashville Sounds
- Nashville Sports Council
- National Park Service
- Student Conservation Association
- Tennessee State Parks
- U.S. Army Morale, Welfare, and Recreation
- Vanderbilt University Athletics
- YMCA of Middle Tennessee
