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544 Best Sports & Recreation Programs in the United States

There are 544 Sports & Recreation programs in the United States, spread across 374 universities, typically lasting 4 years. Courses from Columbia University, University of Minnesota - Crookston and University of Minnesota - Morris come first, because those universities rank highest.

481Bachelor's Degree
CC Canada College logo
#1,739 in United States United States

Kinesiology

Canada College — The Kinesiology Bachelor's Degree program at Canada College is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the science of human movement, physical...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
482Program
MS Murray State College logo
#1,749 in United States United States

Health, Wellness, and Human Performance

Murray State College — The Health, Wellness, and Human Performance degree program at Murray State College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the multi-dimensional aspects o...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
487Bachelor's Degree
RV Raritan Valley Community College logo
#1,777 in United States United States

Exercise Science

Raritan Valley Community College — The Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science at Raritan Valley Community College provides a comprehensive understanding of human biology, biomechanics, and the physiological...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
488Program
RV Raritan Valley Community College logo
#1,777 in United States United States

Fitness Specialist

Raritan Valley Community College — The Fitness Specialist degree program at Raritan Valley Community College is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills required for a successful...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
489Diploma
SJ San Jose City College logo
#1,783 in United States United States

Athletics and Kinesiology

San Jose City College — The Diploma in Athletics and Kinesiology at San Jose City College offers an in-depth exploration of human movement, exercise science, and athletic performance. This progr...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
490Bachelor's Degree
GV Grand View University logo
#1,802 in United States United States

Kinesiology and Health Promotion Major

Grand View University — The Kinesiology and Health Promotion Major at Grand View University is designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in human movement, health promot...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
492Bachelor's Degree
AB Arkansas Baptist College logo
#1,804 in United States United States

Health, PE & Recreation

Arkansas Baptist College — The Bachelor's Degree in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation at Arkansas Baptist College equips students with essential knowledge and skills necessary to promote h...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
494Diploma
NC Normandale Community College logo
#1,820 in United States United States

Exercise Science

Normandale Community College — The Diploma in Exercise Science at Normandale Community College is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills needed in the rapidly evolving field...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
495Bachelor's Degree
HC Howard Community College logo
#1,827 in United States United States

Exercise Science - A.A. Degree

Howard Community College — Course OverviewThe Exercise Science A.A. Degree at Howard Community College is designed for students interested in the scientific study of human movement and physical act...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
496Program
SP Saint Paul College logo
#1,828 in United States United States

Fitness and Wellness Professional

Saint Paul College — The Fitness and Wellness Professional degree program at Saint Paul College is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
499Diploma
HC Harford Community College logo
#1,860 in United States United States

Exercise Science

Harford Community College — The Diploma in Exercise Science at Harford Community College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles behind physical fitness and...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
500Program
GS Gadsden State Community College logo
#1,872 in United States United States

Health, P.E. and Recreation

Gadsden State Community College — The Health, Physical Education, and Recreation degree program at Gadsden State Community College equips students with a comprehensive foundation in health and wellness, p...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
501Program
LC Linn-Benton Community College logo
#1,876 in United States United States

Exercise and Sport Science

Linn-Benton Community College — The Exercise and Sport Science degree program offers a comprehensive understanding of the principles of exercise, sport physiology, and health promotion. This program foc...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
502Program
MV Mohawk Valley Community College logo
#1,887 in United States United States

Coaching

Mohawk Valley Community College — The Coaching degree program at Mohawk Valley Community College equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to foster athletic performance and personal developmen...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
503Program
MV Mohawk Valley Community College logo
#1,887 in United States United States

Recreation & Leisure

Mohawk Valley Community College — The Recreation & Leisure degree program at Mohawk Valley Community College equips students with essential knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in the re...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
504Program
NH North Hennepin Community College logo
#1,889 in United States United States

Exercise Science Transfer Pathway

North Hennepin Community College — The Exercise Science Transfer Pathway is designed for students interested in a foundational understanding of physical fitness, health, and wellness. The course covers the...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation

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How these courses are ranked

12 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #14 (Columbia University) to #545 (CUNY Kingsborough Community College); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Columbia University is cited most (48,319,824 citations). 7 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

By level: 346 bachelor's, 58 master's, 28 diploma and 7 professional. Within the subject, the largest areas are Sports & Recreation (520), Exercise Science (11), Sports Management (4) and Recreation Management (4). The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 96% are full-time and 15 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (98% of courses with a stated intake). University of Tennessee, Martin offers the widest choice, with 7 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Sports & Recreation in the United States?

Columbia University (QS World #14), University of Minnesota - Crookston (QS World #203) and University of Minnesota - Morris (QS World #203) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Sports & Recreation in the United States?

Of those with published fees, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at about USD 5,274 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Sports & Recreation course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Sports & Recreation courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Sports & Recreation online with a university in the United States?

15 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Sports & Recreation courses in the United States?

University of Tennessee, Martin, with 7, ahead of East Texas A&M University (5).

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