As a global studies major at Goshen College, you’ll prepare for a life shaped by global citizenship, intercultural understanding and servant leadership.

Recreation and Sport
Minor
Why Study Recreation and Sport at Goshen College?

Whether you want to get up and move yourself or help others do the same, the recreation and sport minor from Goshen College can equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to be a successful physical activity leader!
The recreation and sport minor will teach you how to foster honesty and integrity in sports, become an ethical leader, communicate effectively with individuals and teams, and understand the sociological, psychological and cultural aspects of sports. You will also gain a scientific understanding of various sports, which will come in handy when you graduate and enter the workforce!
When you graduate, you’ll have the scientific knowledge and practical understanding of various sports to be a successful physical activity leader.
Career Paths
This minor may sound like too much fun to count toward a degree. However, when you graduate, you will have the scientific knowledge and practical understanding of various sports to be a successful physical activity leader! The recreation and sport minor at Goshen College will prepare you for a variety of careers in sports, recreation, fitness, and wellness, including:
- Athletic coach
- Athletic training
- Sport medicine & sport nutrition
- Sport management
- Exercise & sport psychology
- Therapeutic recreation
- Physical education and exercise science
- Physical therapy
- Personal trainer
- Golf courses
- Physical fitness centers
- Parks and recreation
- Community recreation programs
Our sport and recreation program could be the beginning of further study in areas such as recreation management, athletic training, therapeutic recreation, sport psychology, sport management and other sport studies.
Courses & Curriculum
The recreation and sport minor will give you a well-rounded understanding of sport culture, ethics, and movement. You will become an ethical leader, and communicate effectively with individuals and teams. With a solid foundation in a variety of disciplines and sport education, the Recreation and Sport Minor will prepare you for different sport, recreation, fitness, and wellness careers.
Hands-On Learning Opportunities
You will participate in active coursework in classes such as Badminton, Cycling, Golf, International Folk Dance, Swimming, and Adaptive Physical Activity and Sport. You can even take a two-week camping and recreation course in northeastern Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
Scholarships
As a student at Goshen College, you may be eligible for merit or achievement based scholarships. Explore more on our Scholarships and Financial Aid pages.