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BS - Sport Leadership + Recreation

Pursue your passion

BS - Sport Leadership + Recreation

Whether its watching a professional sports team or kayaking - does sports and recreation feel like home to you? You may enjoy playing them or being part of the support crew around a team, with education and experience, you can represent a professional athlete, manage a sports facility or recreation organization, or guide people as they explore outdoor recreation. The Bachelor of Science in Sport Leadership + Recreation (SLR) offered by Emporia State University is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in sport and recreation industries. The SLR program has courses focused on sport management, event and program design, revenue management, business law, marketing, and sport psychology.

So many possibilities

  • Athletic Director- $60,948
  • Marketing Director - $122,000
  • PR/Fundraising (Sports Development) - $118,430
  • Recreation Director - $48,893
  • Sports Agent - $102,070
  • Explore possible careers and employers

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At Emporia State University, we’re here to help you achieve your educational and career goals. All new ESU students are automatically members of the Stinger Success Program.

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Scholarships

We can help you pay for the education you need for your future in sports and recreation! ESU has general scholarships, academic scholarships and scholarships for SLR students.

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Mailing Address

Health, Physical Education, + Recreation
Emporia State University
1 Kellogg Circle
Campus Box 4036
Emporia, KS 66801

PHYSICAL ADDRESS

Department of Health, Physical Education, + Recreation
1720 Morse Road
HPER Building
Main Office, Rm 219