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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.

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NH North Hennepin Community College logo
#1,889 in United States United States

Personal Training Certificate

North Hennepin Community College — The Personal Training Certificate at North Hennepin Community College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of fitness and wellness. This program covers a...

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Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
506Program
JC Jones County Junior College logo
#1,893 in United States United States

Athletic Training

Jones County Junior College — The Athletic Training degree program at Jones County Junior College offers a comprehensive education designed to prepare students for a career in sports healthcare. The c...

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Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
507Program
JC Jones County Junior College logo
#1,893 in United States United States

Exercise Science / Kinesiology

Jones County Junior College — The Exercise Science / Kinesiology degree at Jones County Junior College offers a comprehensive exploration of the human body's mechanics and physiology related to physic...

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Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
509Program
MV Moreno Valley College logo
#1,900 in United States United States

Kinesiology

Moreno Valley College — The Kinesiology degree offered at Moreno Valley College delves into the scientific study of human movement and physical activity. This comprehensive program covers a vari...

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Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
510Bachelor's Degree
WT Wake Technical Community College logo
#1,907 in United States United States

Health & Fitness Science AAS

Wake Technical Community College — The Health & Fitness Science Associate in Applied Science (AAS) program at Wake Technical Community College provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles of he...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
511Bachelor's Degree
MC Mercer County Community College logo
#1,925 in United States United States

Exercise Science

Mercer County Community College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science at Mercer County Community College offers a comprehensive exploration into the science of human movement and physical fitness. T...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
512Bachelor's Degree
DB Dallas Baptist University logo
#1,929 in United States United States

Kinesiology

Dallas Baptist University — The Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology at Dallas Baptist University provides a comprehensive understanding of human movement and physical activity. This course covers vario...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
513Bachelor's Degree
SA St. Augustine's University logo
#1,931 in United States United States

Exercise Science

St. Augustine's University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science at St. Augustine's University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the science behind physical...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
514Program
JC Johnston Community College logo
#1,933 in United States United States

Health & Fitness Science

Johnston Community College — The Health & Fitness Science degree program at Johnston Community College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of health, fitness, and wellness. Designed...

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Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
515Bachelor's Degree
UO The University of Olivet logo
#1,958 in United States United States

Exercise Science

The University of Olivet — The Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science at The University of Olivet provides a comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles related to physical activity and...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
517Program
MC Macomb Community College logo
#1,965 in United States United States

Certified Personal Fitness Trainer

Macomb Community College — The Certified Personal Fitness Trainer program at Macomb Community College offers a comprehensive exploration of the principles and practices essential for becoming a suc...

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Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
518Program
MC Macomb Community College logo
#1,965 in United States United States

Exercise Science

Macomb Community College — The Exercise Science degree offered by Macomb Community College is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of human physiology, anatomy, and the p...

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Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
519Diploma
PC Passaic County Community College logo
#1,967 in United States United States

Fitness Specialist

Passaic County Community College — The Fitness Specialist Diploma program at Passaic County Community College is designed to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of fitness and wellness concepts...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
520Bachelor's Degree
PC Passaic County Community College logo
#1,967 in United States United States

Liberal Arts - Exercise Science Option

Passaic County Community College — The Liberal Arts - Exercise Science Option at Passaic County Community College is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles of exe...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
521Program
AT Alexandria Technical & Community College logo
#1,991 in United States United States

Exercise Science

Alexandria Technical & Community College — The Exercise Science degree program at Alexandria Technical & Community College is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the science behind phy...

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Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
522Program
AT Alexandria Technical & Community College logo
#1,991 in United States United States

Exercise Science Transfer Pathway

Alexandria Technical & Community College — The Exercise Science Transfer Pathway is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles of exercise science, preparing them for advanced studies...

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Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
523Program
AT Alexandria Technical & Community College logo
#1,991 in United States United States

Marine, Motorcycle, & Powersports Technician

Alexandria Technical & Community College — The Marine, Motorcycle, & Powersports Technician degree program at Alexandria Technical & Community College is designed to equip students with the necessary technical ski...

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Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
524Diploma
CB Coastal Bend College logo
#2,013 in United States United States

Cosmetology Services

Coastal Bend College — The Diploma in Cosmetology Services at Coastal Bend College is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in the beauty industry....

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Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
525Program
LM Los Medanos College logo
#2,025 in United States United States

Kinesiology

Los Medanos College — The Kinesiology degree program at Los Medanos College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of human movement, fitness, and health. The curriculum delves i...

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Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
527Diploma
WO Western Oklahoma State College logo
#2,077 in United States United States

Kinesiology and Exercise Science [Option]

Western Oklahoma State College — The Diploma in Kinesiology and Exercise Science at Western Oklahoma State College offers an extensive exploration of the principles of exercise, physical activity, and sp...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
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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