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Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Management, Recreation and Leisure Services Concentration, M.S.

The Recreation and Leisure Services concentration of the Master of Science of Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Management at MTSU is for those who are preparing for senior-level positions in leisure and sport professions or those who are preparing for doctoral-level work in the leisure and sport fields. The two-year program focuses on parks and recreation; recreational, college, and professional sport; event planning; tourism; and resort or hotel administration.

The goal of this program is to prepare individuals to lead leisure and sport organizations, to support the expansion of the leisure and sport industries, and to conduct research that advances the body of knowledge in these disciplines. These positions could include administrators, supervisors, educators, consultants, and researchers to assist people to live richer and more rewarding lives through leisure programs and experiences. A graduate degree enhances skills, increases competency, and results in a higher perceived value to employers. The Recreation and Leisure Services concentration of the Master of Science of Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Management requires completion of a minimum of 36 semester hours (thesis) or 36 semester hours (professional project or internship).

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Sport Management grads find top jobs with Jubenville's help

Dr. Colby Jubenville, Sport Management graduate director, is committed to helping each student get placed in the sport industry. As special assistant to the dean for student success and strategic partnership, Jubenville is in a unique position to coach students as they transition from pre-professional to professional. "Dr. Jubenville helped me find my unique skill set that allowed me break into sports and have immediate success," says Anthony Dudley, Nashville Sports Council marketing manager. "His vision and teaching style open my eyes to a new way of thinking that made me stand out in the competitive sport market." Students who worked under his mentorship can be found in high-profile sports properties across the nation including the Tennessee Titans, Vanderbilt athletics, the University of Alabama, Talladega Motor Speedway, and numerous NCAA college football programs. Jubenville has been an invited speaker to such events as the Nashville Predators Breaking Into Sports, the Atlanta Falcons Career Expo, the USF Sport Lecture Series, and Career Opportunities in Sports.

Dunlap studies effects of health promotion, community gardens

Dr. Rudy Dunlap, coordinator of MTSU's Sport and Leisure Management graduate program, is working with the Murfreesboro City Schools to evaluate nutrition and wellness education among elementary students. Murfreesboro City Schools uses the Growing Healthy Habits Curriculum that focuses primarily on healthy food choices and ties in with educational gardens at several of its campuses. Dunlap and Dr. Claire Cook, Human Sciences professor, are trying to evaluate the extent to which nutrition education affects students' behavior in their home environments as well as the behavior of their parents. Given the role of parents in determining children's eating patterns, it is vital to understand how nutrition and wellness education interact with the home environment. A former Texas A&M faculty member, Dunlap's recent research has studied urban agriculture such as community and neighborhood gardening and its effects on community development.

News Briefs

Sport Management grads find top jobs with Jubenville's help

Dr. Colby Jubenville, Sport Management graduate director, is committed to helping each student get placed in the sport industry. As special assistant to the dean for student success and strategic partnership, Jubenville is in a unique position to coach students as they transition from pre-professional to professional. "Dr. Jubenville helped me find my unique skill set that allowed me break into sports and have immediate success," says Anthony Dudley, Nashville Sports Council marketing manager. "His vision and teaching style open my eyes to a new way of thinking that made me stand out in the competitive sport market." Students who worked under his mentorship can be found in high-profile sports properties across the nation including the Tennessee Titans, Vanderbilt athletics, the University of Alabama, Talladega Motor Speedway, and numerous NCAA college football programs. Jubenville has been an invited speaker to such events as the Nashville Predators Breaking Into Sports, the Atlanta Falcons Career Expo, the USF Sport Lecture Series, and Career Opportunities in Sports.

Dunlap studies effects of health promotion, community gardens

Dr. Rudy Dunlap, coordinator of MTSU's Sport and Leisure Management graduate program, is working with the Murfreesboro City Schools to evaluate nutrition and wellness education among elementary students. Murfreesboro City Schools uses the Growing Healthy Habits Curriculum that focuses primarily on healthy food choices and ties in with educational gardens at several of its campuses. Dunlap and Dr. Claire Cook, Human Sciences professor, are trying to evaluate the extent to which nutrition education affects students' behavior in their home environments as well as the behavior of their parents. Given the role of parents in determining children's eating patterns, it is vital to understand how nutrition and wellness education interact with the home environment. A former Texas A&M faculty member, Dunlap's recent research has studied urban agriculture such as community and neighborhood gardening and its effects on community development.

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The M.S. inLeisure, Sport, and Tourism Management helps prepare students for potential supervisory and administrative positions in a wide range of recreation and leisure service agencies. Additionally, the master's program equips students to pursue a doctoral degree in Leisure Studies. Graduates may find career avenues in such fields as

Leisure Studies

  • Campus recreation
  • Community recreation
  • Facilities management
  • Military recreation
  • Outdoor recreation
  • Parks and recreation departments
  • Youth recreation

Sports

  • Athletic administration
  • Coaching (all levels)
  • Community/public relations
  • General management
  • Professional organization sales
  • Recreational sport
  • Youth sport

Employers of MTSU alumni include

  • Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
  • Marriott Hotels and Resorts
  • Metro-Nashville Parks and Recreation
  • Nashville Predators
  • Nashville Sounds
  • Nashville Sports Council
  • National Park Service
  • Student Conservation Association
  • Tennessee State Parks
  • U.S. Army Morale, Welfare, and Recreation
  • Vanderbilt University Athletics
  • YMCA of Middle Tennessee

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