Program Overview
The Sport, Fitness, and Recreation Leadership master's program prepares working professionals for leadership roles in sports, fitness, and recreation management. This fully online program covers current trends, builds professional networks, and provides the necessary credentials for advancement. With a focus on holistic health and leadership approaches, graduates are equipped to lead organizations effectively and contribute to the well-being of athletes and individuals in fitness and recreation settings.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Sport, Fitness, and Recreation Leadership master’s program is designed for working sports, fitness or recreation professionals. All courses are available online. The program focuses on the holistic care and health of athletes and individuals in fitness and recreation settings. The program aims to:
- Provide students with an awareness of current trends and issues in the field.
- Help students build a professional network.
- Equip students with the credentials needed to pursue leadership positions in sports, fitness, and recreation management. The program includes two, two-day on-campus summer seminars.
Careers:
Graduates can work as an athletic director, as well as in leadership or management roles in athletic departments, recreation and fitness facilities, corporate fitness centers, or university athletic programs.
Other:
- The program is 100% online.
- DePaul University is located in Chicago, Illinois, a city with many opportunities in the sports and recreation field.
- The program has a robust alumni network of 195,500 graduates.
- The program has a focus on the holistic care and health of athletes and individuals in fitness and recreation settings.
- The program provides knowledge of a variety of approaches to leadership.
- The program emphasizes the sociocultural and political context of the sports and recreation industry.
- Graduates are prepared to lead organizations for the good of all stakeholders.
