Welcome to the BSc. Leisure and Sport Management

If you value healthy living combined with the enjoyment of leisure and sport experiences, then why not turn your passion into a career? Want to avoid working at a desk for the rest of your life? Are you a people person? Do you enjoy being active at work? The Leisure and Sport Management major at Middle Tennessee State University offers specializations in recreation administration, outdoor recreation, and sport management. Leisure and Sport Management students prepare for their careers through an applied and experiential course of study. Leisure and Sport Management prepares students for diverse career opportunities in various sectors of the industry and our alumni are pursuing careers ranging from National Park Service Ranger to Community Recreation Center Director to University Athletic Directors and everything in between.

Career Path

Potential careers include work in: National and State Park Service Ranger, Summer Camp Director, Environmental Educator, Climbing Gym General Manager, Wilderness Leadership Instructor (e.g., NOLS, OB), Athletic administration, Coaching (all levels), Community/public relations, General management, Community and Recreational sport, Youth sport, Recreation Center Director, University Campus Recreation Director, Community Athletic League Director.

Eligibility

Post Study Work Visa

Post Study Work Visa availability - YES

Admission Requirements

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Middle Tennessee State University below

1. WASSCE/A level Certificate 

2. School Transcript

3. Passport

4. Recommendation Letter

English Language Requirement

Middle Tennessee State University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12 year education or English is designated as the primary and official language, and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit  

1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Intakes

September, 2025

From January, 2025 to June, 2025

Open

January, 2026

From January, 2025 to October, 2025

Open

September, 2026

From May, 2025 to June, 2026

Open