program description

the career accelerator is designed specifically for international students:

• four semesters of professional development and career guidance
• skills-based training and opportunities for exclusive internships
• unique workshops, real-world experiences and cross-cultural group work

the recreation and sport management undergraduate curriculum offers professional preparation programs designed to prepare students for employment in park, recreation, sport or recreational therapy delivery systems. whether you wish to serve as a park director, intramural sports and special-event coordinator, public relations specialist, media coordinator, sport marketing executive, athletic director, recreation programmer, recreational therapist or a number of other possible professions... the paths are endless for the aspiring recreation and sport management major in south florida. the program is oriented toward direct services, supervisory, and management employment opportunities. a student may elect to gain competencies in the following tracks:

parks management

the potential career paths for graduates of this track are:

• nursery and greenhouse managers
• museum technicians and conservators
• dietitians and nutritionists
• dietetic technicians
• animal trainers
• nonfarm animal caretakers
• residential advisors
• park naturalists

recreation and sport management

the potential career paths for graduates of this track are:

• parks and recreation director
• program manager
• event coordinator
• facility manager
• athletic director
• sport agent
• sports team manager
• sports marketing manager
• sport recruiters
• pr professional
• sports information director

pre-recreational therapy/adaptive recreation (available online)

the potential career paths for graduates of this track are:

• adaptive sports services
• activities assistant in long-term care
• activities assistant for developmental disabilities
• adult day training services

recreational therapy (combined bs/ms; available online)

the potential career paths for graduates of this track are:

• recreational therapist in geriatrics (assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, etc.)
• recreational therapist in community settings (parks and recreation, adult day programs, adapted sports programs, etc.)
• recreational therapist in mental health (psychiatric hospitals, substance abuse treatment centers, etc.)
• recreational therapist in physical medicine/rehabilitation
• recreational therapist in schools, hospitals or correctional facilities
• recreational therapist for veterans' services
• private practice