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 and Recreation Communication | 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.
Maryanne Adams
Hospitality and Tourism Management | Sport, Recreation and Tourism StudiesAdjunct Professor
