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Sport Leadership & Recreation
Earn a Sport Leadership & Recreation degree from Emporia State University
YOUR FUTURE BEGINS NOW
The Bachelor of Science in Sport Leadership & Recreation (SLR) offered by Emporia State University will prepare you for the career of your dreams! One of only a few programs in the nation, this degree will prepare you to take on leadership roles in sport and recreation industries. With career possibilities such as sports executive, athletic director, sports marketer, sports agent, compliance officer, scout, facility manager, camp director or event planner, the possibilities are both exciting and limitless!
Why Sport Leadership & Recreation at ESU?
Graduates from ESU’s Sport Leadership & Recreation program are uniquely qualified for a wide range of career choices. You’ll take courses ranging from sport management to marketing and psychology, as well as participate in internships and other hands-on experiences that will prepare you to hit the ground running, whatever your career path.
On-Campus
Get the college experience and prepare for your future.
Online
Complete your degree and grow your success where you’re at.
Real-world experience
Get out of the classroom and into your field from the very beginning (you’ll be filling up your resume with valuable work experience before you graduate).
Exceptional Value
ESU offers flat-rate tuition, terrific career outcome rates for graduates, scholarships and the lowest student debt of any public university in Kansas.
96% of ESU graduates find jobs or are accepted into advanced studies programs within six months of graduation.
Why choose ESU?
Founded in 1863, ESU is the first and only public university in Kansas to be named a College of Distinction.
- High-Impact, hands-on learning experiences are part of the curriculum at ESU. You’ll leave a step ahead of the rest.
- ESU is named in The Princeton Review's 2024 Best Regional Colleges List.
- Listed in Kiplinger's Personal Finance-2019-Best College Values List.
- Small class sizes mean personalized attention from professors.
The Future is Now
Earn your Sport Leadership & Recreation degree from ESU.