Sport and Recreation Management

Moraine Valley's Sport & Recreation Management program offers a comprehensive curriculum with a unique integrative business approach and provides a solid background for study in sport and recreation management. This program prepares graduates for professional careers in the recreation industry and provides them with skills to plan and implement recreation and sports programs, services, and activities for people from diverse backgrounds and a wide range of activities.

Marie Piotrowski

Class of 2019

"Moraine Valley's program greatly impacted my career. From my very first semester here we were always connecting with professionals, visiting a variety of park districts and other facilities in the field, and it's made me the professional that I am today."

Beth Nagel

Class of 2005

"Moraine Valley was the starting point to my career in recreation. The school was always very big on getting out into the community, and actually volunteering as a person at a park district. That way, you get to meet and network with other people. The networking skills from Moraine Valley have been transformed into other aspects of my career. I've been on the South Suburban Board, I'm always meeting new people in the field."

What Can I Do With An A.A.S. Degree In Sport and Recreation Management?

Students that earn a degree in Sport and Recreation Management are able to pursue a variety of career opportunities with Public Parks and Recreation Agencies, Natural Resource Management, Outdoor and Adventure Recreation, Campus Recreation, Military Recreation, Camps, Professional Sports Organizations and Commercial Fitness Businesses.

Careers in sport and recreation management offer a variety of job opportunities including but not limited to:

Job Outlook

Employment of recreation workers is projected to grow 10% from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. As more emphasis is placed on the importance of lifelong well-being, more recreation workers will be needed to work with children and adults in a variety of settings.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics

Admission and Requirements

To be admitted to this program, please submit your general admission application to and then contact Sue Kempczynski via kempczynski@dos5.net or by completing the inquiry form at the bottom of this page.

Required Career courses for the program are only offered once a year so it is critical to seek advising from the program coordinator to guide you in selecting the right courses to complete your Associate of Applied Science Degree.