Recreation Concentration

Gain the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to become effective professionals. The curriculum features a strong foundation of courses including social sciences, history of sport, exercise science, business, and methods courses. You will be challenged to apply what you have learned to real life through multiple practicum experiences and an internship with working professionals.

Career Opportunities Include

• Sports administration
• Recreation
• Coaching
• Facility and event management
• Sports marketing
• Compliance
• Sports management
• Sports communication and information

Recreation is offered at the following locations.

• Ottawa, KS (Residential Campus)
• Surprise, AZ (Residential Campus)

Requirements List

• FOUNDATIONS OF SCHOOLS DIVERSE SOCIETY
• ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION METHODS

AND

• PRACTICUM IN TEACHING PHYSICAL EDUCATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OR

• SPECIALIZED METHODS/PRACTICUM
• COACHING PRACTICUM

OR

• FACILITY/EVENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM
• RECREATION PROGRAMMING PRACTICUM
• PRINCIPLES OF COACHING 
• PUBLIC RELATIONS

University Accreditation

Ottawa University, as a whole, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Specific degree programs within our institution have also been accredited by relevant bodies within the field:

• Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master's degree program in nursing Ottawa University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
• National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC)
• Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
• National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)

We are proudly recognized for our commitment to student excellence by the following designations:

• Colleges of Distinction 2021-22
• GOLD Military Friendly School 2021-22