Recreation Management - Illinois State University

Recreation Management from Illinois State University is a Campus Bachelor Recreation degree that prepares you for a Hospitality career. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2006), overall employment of recreation professionals is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through 2014. People will spend more time and money on recreation, spurring growth in civic and social organizations and, to a lesser degree , State and local government. Much growth will be driven by retiring baby boomers, who, with more leisure time, high disposable income, and concern for health and fitness, are expected to increase their consumption of recreation services. Job growth also will be driven by rapidly increasing employment in nursing and residential care facilities . The emphasis in Recreation Management is on marketing, management, finance, business law, event and program planning, and fundraising. Recreation Management professionals must plan, organize, and administer exciting and stimulating recreational programs, services, and activities that please guests from diverse backgrounds and a wide range of interests. Examples of employment settings are sports/fitness centers, park districts, employee recreation programs, hotels, resorts, entertainment centers, theme parks, bowling centers, cruise lines, theaters, amusement parks, high adventure outdoor pursuits, and the travel/tourism industry. View more details on Illinois State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Recreation courses.