Sport and Recreation Management

The Department of Sport and Recreation Management at WVU Tech offers Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in athletic coaching education (ACE), sport management and adventure recreation management.

The sports industry is one of the leading areas of commerce in the United States, producing more than $250 billion annually. Each year, there’s a growing demand among employers for knowledgeable and skilled professionals in this exciting and competitive field.

In these programs, your studies in sport and coaching will start on your first day of class. You’ll take sports-related courses alongside classes that will sharpen your skills in business, information systems and communications. You’ll be prepared for positions in such areas as professional sports administration, facility and event management, sports marketing and communications, athletic administration, advertising and promotion, personal training and coaching.

If you’re ready to turn your passion for sports into a career, consider WVU Tech’s degree programs in sport management (Major or Minor) or athletic coaching education. 

Various Minors

For information about minors offered in the College of Business, Humanities and Social Sciences, visit the minors section of our catalog.