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Recreation, Sport and Tourism

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    We participate in Sport for Development and Peace.
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    Our program has an international focus. We participate in the University's international exchange programs.
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    Illinois demonstrates how recreation, sport, and tourism are all interconnected.
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    Recreation, sport and tourism comprise a larger portion of the American GDP than the oil industry.

RST: Recreation, Sport and Tourism

  • WHY RST?

    WHY RST?

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    • The Experience
    • Significance of the Industry
    • Careers
  • ACADEMICS

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    • Undergraduate

      ACADEMICS ▼

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      • Overview
      • Recreation Management
      • Sport Management
      • Tourism Management
    • Graduate

      ACADEMICS ▼

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      • Graduate Overview
      • Masters (on campus)
      • Masters (online)
      • Ph. D.
      • Illini Scholars
    • Advising
    • Internships
    • Study Abroad
  • Research

    RESEARCH

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    • Faculty Foci
    • Illinois Youh Sports Initiative
    • Office of Recreation and Park Resources
    • Laboratories and Working Groups
  • About RST

    ABOUT RST

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    • Mission
    • History
    • Faculty
    • Advisory Board
  • ADMISSION

    ADMISSION

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    • Graduate

      ADMISSION

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      • Masters (on campus)
      • Masters (online)
      • Ph. D.

NEWS

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EVENTS

ONLINE ALUMNI TESTIMONIAL

Art Simpson

Dr. Art Simpson Jr. is the Director of Recreational Sports at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas.

RECREATION AND PARK RESOURCES

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Find out about the new ORPR.

Online
Masters

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Learn more about the Master of Science degree in Recreation, Sport and Tourism.


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