About the Major
Think about where you are right now, but take away the community center(s), the playgrounds, the ball fields, the bowling alleys, the fitness centers and gyms, the bike paths, the arts and music festivals, the local and neighborhood parks, the protected natural spaces... what’s left?
Our nationally accredited program prepares Bobcats to manage, coordinate, and direct the myriad of programs and agencies that directly contribute to people’s quality of life and form the backbone of our communities. Municipal parks and recreation departments, state and federal agencies, commercial recreation companies, sports and fitness facilities, and local and regional tourism offices are just a few places our Bobcats now call home; and through their work they make their communities better places to live and play.
Embracing an experiential approach to education, the program works hand in hand with community partners to fulfill their academic goals while providing a real-world benefit to the Athens and greater Southeast Ohio community.