This program is not currently accepting new students.
This program is designed for students who seek entry-level employment in the recreation and leisure industry. Students examine the recreational needs of a community and foster leadership skills to work with diverse populations. Time management, organizational skills, and managing activities are emphasized.
Curriculum Abbreviations
- CL – Number of lecture/classroom hours per week for the course
- LAB – Number of simulation laboratory, laboratory or clinical hours per week for the course
- CR – Number of credit hours for the course
First Year
| Course | Title | CL | LAB | CR |
| Fall Semester | ||||
| ENGL 101C | English Composition | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| HTLH 150C | Introduction to Personal Wellness | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| IST 102C | PC Applications | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MATH 120C | Quantitative Reasoning or higher-level math | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| RECR 101C | Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Studies1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 15 | ||||
| Spring Semester | ||||
| BIOL 129C | Introduction to Sports Nutrition or | |||
| XX xxxC | Science elective | 3 | 0-2 | 3-4 |
| HLTH 120C | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| RECR 120C | Recreation Program and Planning1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| RECR 125C | Risk Management in Recreation1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SPTS 170C | Sports and Recreation Marketing | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 16-17 | ||||
Second Year
| Course | Title | CL | LAB | CR |
| BUS 225C | Business Law I or | |||
| SPTS 225C | Sports and Recreation Law | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYC 105C | Introduction to Psychology or | |||
| XX xxxC | Social Science elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| RECR 230C | Leadership for Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| RECR xxxC | Recreation Activity elective1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| SPTS 210C | Sports and Fitness Facilities Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SPTS 220C | Sports Communications | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 16 | ||||
| Spring Semester | ||||
| ACCT 101C | Accounting I or | |||
| RECR 290C | Recreation and Leisure Internship1 or | |||
| XX xxxC | RECR/SPTS/BUS/HSTM elective | 0-3 | 0-9 | 3 |
| HSTM 115C | Introduction to Fitness, Spa, and Wellness Management or | |||
| RECR 220C | Outdoor Recreation1 or | |||
| RECR 250C | Principles of Therapeutic Recreation1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PHIL 242C | Contemporary Ethical Issues | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| RECR xxxC | Recreation Activity elective | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| XX xxxC | General education elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 13 | ||||
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |||
1Indicates major field course
Graduates are able to:
- Understand the historical and current context of leisure and recreation.
- Create, plan, implement, and evaluate a recreation activity program for a designated community.
- Develop effective communication and leadership skills in working in leisure and recreation environments.
- Educate others on the value and benefits of recreation and leisure for personal growth and fulfillment.
- Identify risk management concerns in recreation program development.
- Evaluate career pathways in the recreation and leisure industry.
Employment opportunities have expanded in many areas including municipal parks and recreation departments, non-profit organizations such as YMCA, and medical institutions. There are many career paths to pursue with a degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies. Through the advisement process, faculty work with students to assist in course selection based on transfer or career interest.
