If you love the great outdoors and an organized recreational setting, you may consider a degree in Sports and Recreation with a Camp Administration emphasis. You will learn to create programs that are safe, effective and meaningful.
Our professors will instruct you in subjects such as legal issues, business principles, leadership, outdoor education, adventure activities, facility design and more. This degree explores how physical activity, exercise and sports can enhance leadership skills, teamwork and fellowship among participants.
Benefits of OBU Exercise Science, Camp Administration Program
Impact of Exceptional Faculty
As a Sports and Recreation, Camp Administration student, you will have personal interaction with professors who have leadership experience in a variety of camp environments and sports professions. They share their knowledge and expertise with you in a small classroom setting allowing you to enjoy interpersonal relationships. They serve as both professors and mentors, investing in you as you continue to grow and develop in the role of camp administration.
Articulation Agreements with Graduate Level Programs
The Exercise Science, Sports and Recreation program continually seeks partnerships with universities offering admission for advanced degrees. The agreements are designed to align with programs of interest to our students. Currently, OBU has a guaranteed admissions program with Oklahoma State University’s Center for Health Sciences (CHS). The program guarantees two top graduates from OBU’s ESSR program, who apply and meet specified criteria, will be guaranteed admission to the OSU-CHS Master of Athletic Training program pending an interview and selection.
Incredible Education, Affordable Cost
At OBU, we believe finances shouldn’t stand in the way of your purpose. With generous scholarships and 100% of students receiving aid, your future is within reach.
To get an estimate of what your cost to attend OBU might be,please check out our Net Price Calculator. We think you’ll be pleasantly surprised with how affordable an OBU education really is, especially considering the incredible academic quality, personal mentor relationships with faculty and staff, and strong Christian commitment you will experience at OBU. You won’t find an experience like this anywhere else!
Scholarships and Grants$60,000
minimum university scholarship per student
over four years
100%
of all OBU students receive financial aid$24,000
average annual financial award
based on 2022-23 IPEDS data
World-Class Faculty
OBU faculty are experts in their fields and will be with you every step of the way.
Chair, Division of Exercise Science, Sports and Recreation
Associate Professor of Exercise Science, Sports and Recreation
Faculty Athletics Representative
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, Sports and Recreation
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, Sports and Recreation