Overview

The Health, Fitness, and Recreation Resources degree at George Mason University prepares capable graduates able to apply creative communication, leadership, and managerial skills in an array of positions in the $1.3 trillion sport sector, including sales, marketing, public relations, operations, facilities, and event management.

The Parks and Outdoor Recreation and Therapeutic Recreation concentrations are accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Related Professions (COAPRT), and prepare students for supervisory and management careers in private and public parks and recreation systems (clinical and community).

Key Features

Therapeutic Recreation graduates implement interventions and rehabilitation activities to enhance the quality of life for special populations.

Parks and Outdoor Recreation graduates plan and implement community recreation programs, lead outdoor activities, and manage the uses of natural and cultural resources.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Wilderness First Responder
Experiential Education Theory and Application
Challenge Course Facilitation
Practicum
Wilderness Travel and Sustainability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fairfax, United States

Disciplines

Sports Management Health Administration Health Sciences View 1585 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Completed online application and application fee. Mason accepts the Common Application and George Mason University’s Undergraduate Application for Admission.

Certified official, original transcripts from all secondary schools as well as official results from any leaving certificates or university entrance exams taken. A certified English translation must be submitted for any documents not already in English.

Official scores from SAT or ACT. International students have the option to submit SAT or ACT scores with your application or apply Score Optional.

Secondary School Report (PDF) and counselor recommendations. We suggest sending two (2) letters of recommendation, one from a high school counselor and one from a teacher.

An optional, but strongly encouraged Personal Statement or Essay of approximately 250 words explaining to the Office of Admissions why YOU want to attend university study.

Resume for any applicant with gaps in enrollment.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32970 USD / year

≈ 32970 USD / year
Out-of-State

32970 USD / year

≈ 32970 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9510 USD / year

≈ 9510 USD / year

Living costs

Fairfax

United States

1330 - 2300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Health, Fitness, and Recreation Resources.

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Fairfax

Funding

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