Recreation, Sport Pedagogy, and Consumer Sciences
Recreation, Sport Pedagogy, and Consumer Sciences
If you love learning and want to make a difference, you’ve come to the right place! We prepare you to be forever ready—ready to lead, challenge, grow, and answer your calling. And we go beyond the classroom to deliver the best preparation and education for our students.
We have a national reputation for providing individualized experiences through hands-on experiential learning opportunities. Whether you wish to be teaching all day at a local school, coaching sports, traveling to Europe to meet with fashion experts, kayaking along Cape Lookout National Seashore during a summer leadership course, or meeting with Hyatt executives or chefs, we have many opportunities for you to work in your profession before graduation.
Degree Programs
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Coaching, Health & Physical Education
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Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies
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Customer Service Leadership
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Restaurant, Hotel & Tourism
Undergraduate
Graduate
Minors/Certificates
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Retail & Fashion Merchandising
Regional Campuses
Physical Activity & Wellness Program (PAW)
The Physical Activity and Wellness program (PAW) is intended to promote health and wellness through participation in physical activity and recreational sports.
Mary C Doxsee Historic Clothing and Textile Collection
The Collection holds over 2,500 historical costume pieces that range from an 1820's day dress to 1980's color block tops and everything in-between. It is used as a teaching tool for students, classroom presentations and community outreach.
Latest Recreation, Sport Pedagogy, and Consumer Sciences News
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The 51ÉçÇø community mourns the passing of Assistant Emeritus Professor of Education Ronald Dingle on July 1, 2023.
US Soccer has appointed 51ÉçÇø graduate Ciara Crinion as the new full-time head coach of the US Under 15 Women’s Youth National Team.
Lanaé Hobbs-Gazaway offers this advice for new students: Do not miss out on getting involved with your community. It helps you feel like you belong, and it looks great on your resume.