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Recreation and Sport Studies Comprehensive, B.S.


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Shepherd University offers a comprehensive major in recreation and sport studies that prepares students for a variety of recreation, sport, and leisure careers. In addition to the required core courses of study, each student is required to select at least one of the following concentrations:

Interscholastic Athletic Administration and Coaching (was Athletic Coaching and Officiating)

The concentration in Interscholastic Athletic Administration and Coaching is designed to develop and enhance competencies necessary for coaching of athletics in a public school setting or in higher education, administration of athletic programs at a secondary or higher education level, and management in a community or professional sport organization. The program represents a blend of content related to the art of coaching and administration of athletics.

Sport Communication

This concentration prepares students for careers in sport broadcasting, sport reporting, free-lance sport writing, sport promotions/marketing, sport fund raising, sport information, and public relations.

Sport and Event Management

This concentration prepares students for management positions in a variety of settings including professional and semiprofessional sports, sport and recreation organizations, YMCAs, and public recreation and parks in such areas as ticket operations, stadium or facilities management, event coordination, marketing, community relations, corporate and group sales, and recreation supervision.

Sports Marketing

This concentration is designed to give students a broad background in marketing and sport-related marketing in addition to a strong foundation in recreation and sport.

Recreation Therapy (was Therapeutic Recreation)

This concentration prepares students for the NCTRC exam, which certifies individuals as Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS). Certified therapeutic recreation majors are employed by hospitals, nursing homes, health care agencies, alternative schools, group homes, camps, and other settings dealing with handicapped, disabled, and impaired individuals. .

 

Out‑of‑Class and Progression Requirements for Recreation and Sport Studies Majors

The following requirements must be met for graduation:

  1. It is REQUIRED that each major be an active member of an approved state or national organization in his or her specialization during the academic years while pursuing this major;
  2. It is REQUIRED that all recreation majors attend two or more state and/or national conferences in their concentration during the academic years while pursuing this major.
  3. It is REQUIRED that each student develop a portfolio of their academic work beginning with their freshman year. Portfolio is to be completed by the student during their senior year.
  4. It is REQUIRED that each student earn a minimum of C in each recreation and sport studies core and concentration class.

Recreation and Sport Studies Program Learning Outcomes:

  1. Students graduating from the program shall demonstrate the following entry-level knowledge: a) the nature and scope of the relevant park, recreation, tourism or related professions and their associated industries; b) techniques and processes used by professionals and workers in these industries; and c) the foundation of the profession in history, science and philosophy.
     
  2. Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate the ability to design, implement, and evaluate services that facilitate targeted human experiences and that embrace personal and cultural dimensions of diversity.
     
  3. Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate entry-level knowledge about operations and strategic management/administration in parks, recreation, tourism and/or related professions.
     
  4. Students graduating from the program shall demonstrate, through a comprehensive internship of not less than 400 clock hours and no fewer than 10 weeks, the potential to succeed as professionals at supervisory or higher levels in park, recreation, tourism, or related organizations.

 

 

Curriculum for a Comprehensive Major in Recreation and Sport Studies


Concentrations (Select one of the following):


Interscholastic Athletic Administration and Coaching Concentration


Four-Year Course Progression


Recreation and Sport Studies, Interscholastic Athletic Administration and Coaching Concentration (Internship)
FALL   FIRST YEAR     SPRING   FIRST YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
FYEX 101 or SPRT 101 1 First-Year Experience 1/3   RECR 211   Leadership in Recreation and Sport Studies 3
RECR 140   Introduction to Recreation and Sport Studies 3   ENGL 101   Writing and Rhetoric 3
RECR 200   Recreation and Sport Management Technology 3   RECR 201   Sport Finance 3
GSPE 210   Fitness for Life 3   Core Curriculum   Humanities, Social Science, Arts, or History 3
ECON 123   Contemporary Economics 3   Core Curriculum   Humanities, Social Science, Arts, or History 3
Core Curriculum   Humanities, Social Science, Arts, or History 3          
    TOTAL 16/18       TOTAL 15
         
FALL   SECOND YEAR     SPRING   SECOND YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
SCIENCE 1 Lab Science (LS) 4   SCIENCE 1 Lab Science (LS) 4
RECR 226   Sports Marketing 3   ENGL 102   Writing and Rhetoric 3
MATH 107/109   Quantitative or Statistical Reasoning 3   ATHC 303   Principles of Coaching 3
RECR 316   Programming 3   ATHC 324   Care/Prevention of Athletic Injuries 3
Core Curriculum   Humanities, Social Science, Arts, or History 3   RECR 371   Outdoor Education 3
    TOTAL 16       TOTAL 16
                 
         
FALL   THIRD YEAR     SPRING   THIRD YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
ATHC 300   Sports Officiating 3   ATHC 402   Legal Aspects of Sports 3
ATHC 302   Sport Administration 3   RECR 350   Field Placement 3
RECR 320   Facilities Management 3   RECR 300   Risk Management in Recreation and Sport 3
Core Curriculum   Humanities, Social Science, Arts, or History 3   RECR 336   Inclusive Recreation 3
HLTH 468   Sport Nutrition 3   Elective     3
    TOTAL 15       TOTAL 15
                 
         
FALL   FOURTH YEAR     SPRING   FOURTH YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
RECR 444   Design and Analysis Research in Recreation and Sport 3   RECR 450   Recreation Internship 9
ATHC 405   Psychology of Coaching 3   Elective     3
Core Curriculum   Humanities, Social Science, Arts, or History 3          
RECR 407   Management in Sports and Recreation 3       TOTAL 12
Elective     3          
                 
    TOTAL 15          
May 18, 2023             DEGREE TOTAL 120
         

 

Recreation Therapy Concentration


Free electives, 1-5 Hours


Four-Year Course Progression


Recreation and Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation
FALL   FIRST YEAR     SPRING   FIRST YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
FYEX 101 or SPRT 101 1 First-Year Experience 1/3   RECR 211   Leadership in Recreation and Sport Studies 3
RECR 140   Introduction to Recreation and Sport Studies 3   ENGL 101   Writing and Rhetoric 3
RECR 200   Recreation and Sport Management Technology 3   SOCI 203   General Sociology 3
GSPE 210   Fitness for Life 3   Core Curriculum   Humanities, Social Science, Art, or History 3
PSYC 101   Introduction to Psychology 3   Core Curriculum   Humanities, Social Science, Art, or History 3
Core Curriculum   Humanities, Social Science, Arts, or History 3          
    TOTAL 16/18       TOTAL 15
         
FALL   SECOND YEAR     SPRING   SECOND YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
BIOL 103 or 225 1 Lab Science (LS) 4   BIOL 104 or 226 1 Lab Science (LS) 4
MATH 109   Statistical Reasoning 3   RECR 331   Medical Terminology 3
ENGL 102   Writing and Rhetoric 3   Core Curriculum   Humanities, Social Science, Art, or History 3
RECR 316   Programming 3   PSYC 309 or 340   Abnormal Psychology or Lifespan Development 3
Core Curriculum   Humanities, Social Science, Art, or History 3   RECR 250   Field Experience in Recreation 3
    TOTAL 16       TOTAL 16
         
FALL   THIRD YEAR     SPRING   THIRD YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
RECR 430   Therapeutic Recreation Programming 3   RECR 436   Recreation Therapy for Mental Health Conditions 3
PSYC 309 or 340   Abnormal Psychology or Lifespan Development 3   RECR 371   Outdoor Education 3
RECR 320   Facilities Management 3   RECR 300   Risk Management in Recreation and Sport 3
Elective     3   RECR 336   Inclusive Recreation 3
Elective     3   RECR 443   Contemporary Issues in Therapeutic Recreation 3
                 
    TOTAL 15       TOTAL 15
         
FALL   FOURTH YEAR     SPRING   FOURTH YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
RECR 435   Recreation Therapy for Physical Health Conditions 3   RECR 450   Recreation Internship 9
RECR 444   Design and Analysis Research in Recreation and Sport 3   Elective     3
RECR 422   Administration and Supervision of Therapeutic Recreation 3       TOTAL 12
Elective     3          
Elective   Elective 3       DEGREE TOTAL 120
    TOTAL 15          
May 18, 2023                
 

 

Sport Communication Concentration


Free electives, 3-5 Hours


Four-Year Course Progression


Recreation and Leisure Studies, Sport Communication
FALL   FIRST YEAR     SPRING   FIRST YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
FYEX 101 or SPRT 101 1 First-Year Experience 1/3   RECR 211   Leadership in Recreation and Sport Studies 3
RECR 140   Introduction to Recreation and Sport Studies 3   ENGL 101   Writing and Rhetoric 3
RECR 200   Recreation and Sport Management Technology 3   RECR 201   Sport Finance 3
GSPE 210   Fitness for Life 3   COMM 203   Communication and New Media 3
ECON 123   Contemporary Economics 3   Core Curriculum   Humanities, Social Science, Arts, or History 3
Core Curriculum   Humanities, Social Science, Arts, or History 3          
    TOTAL 16/18       TOTAL 15
         
FALL   SECOND YEAR     SPRING   SECOND YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
SCIENCE 1 Lab Science (LS) 4   SCIENCE 1 Lab Science (LS) 4
RECR 226   Sports Marketing 3   ENGL 102   Writing and Rhetoric 3
MATH 107/109   Quantitative or Statistical Reasoning 3   RECR 228   Sport Management 3
RECR 227   Sport Broadcasting 3   Core Curriculum   Humanities, Social Science, Arts, or History 3
Core Curriculum   Humanities, Social Science, Arts, or History 3   RECR 371   Outdoor Education 3
    TOTAL 16       TOTAL 16
         
FALL   THIRD YEAR     SPRING   THIRD YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
COMM 326   Radio Practicum 3   COMM 352   Computer-Mediated Communication 3
RECR 320   Facilities Management 3   RECR 350   Field Placement 3
Core Curriculum   Humanities, Social Science, Arts, or History 3   RECR 300   Risk Management in Recreation and Sport 3
RECR 316   Programming 3   RECR 336   Inclusive Recreation 3
Elective     3   Elective     3
    TOTAL 15       TOTAL 15
                 
         
FALL   FOURTH YEAR     SPRING   FOURTH YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
RECR 444   Design and Analysis Research in Recreation and Sport 3   RECR 450   Recreation Internship 9
RECR 407   Management in Sport/Recreation 3   Elective     3
Elective     3       TOTAL 12
Elective     3          
Elective     3          
    TOTAL 15       DEGREE TOTAL 120
                 
May 18, 2023                
         

 

 

Sport and Event Management Concentration


Free electives, 3-5 Hours


Four-Year Course Progression


Recreation and Leisure Studies, Sport and Event Management (Internship)
FALL   FIRST YEAR     SPRING   FIRST YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
FYEX 101 or SPRT 101 1 First-Year Experience 1/3   RECR 211   Leadership in Recreation and Sport Studies 3
RECR 140   Introduction to Recreation and Sport Studies 3   ENGL 101   Writing & Rhetoric 3
RECR 200   Recreation and Sport Management Technology 3   RECR 201   Sport Finance 3
GSPE 210   Fitness for Life 3   Core Curriculum   Humanities, Social Science, Arts, or History 3
ECON 123   Contemporary Economics 3   Core Curriculum   Humanities, Social Science, Arts, or History 3
Core Curriculum   Humanities, Social Science, Arts, or History 3          
    TOTAL 16/18       TOTAL 15
         
FALL   SECOND YEAR     SPRING   SECOND YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
SCIENCE   Lab Science (LS) 4   SCIENCE 1 Lab Science (LS) 4
RECR 226   Sports Marketing 3   ENGL 102   Writing & Rhetoric 3
MATH 107/109   Quantitative or Statistical Reasoning 3   RECR 228   Sport Management 3
RECR 316   Programming 3   RECR 371   Outdoor Recreation 3
Core Curriculum   Humanities, Social Science, Arts, or History 3   Elective     3
    TOTAL 16       TOTAL 16
         
FALL   THIRD YEAR     SPRING   THIRD YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
BADM 310   Principles of Management 3   BADM 395   Consumer Behavior 3
RECR 320   Facilities Management 3   RECR 350   Field Placement 3
Core Curriculum   Humanities, Social Science, Arts, or History 3   RECR 300   Risk Management in Recreation and Sport 3
Elective     3   RECR 336   Inclusive Recreation 3
Elective     3   ATHC 402   Legal Aspects of Sport 3
                3
    TOTAL 15       TOTAL 16
                 
         
FALL   FOURTH YEAR     SPRING   FOURTH YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
RECR 444   Design and Analysis Research in Recreation and Sport 3   RECR 450   Recreation Internship 9
Core Curriculum   Humanities, Social Science, Arts, or History 3   Elective     3
RECR 407   Management in Sport/Recreation 3       TOTAL 12
Elective     3          
Elective     3          
    TOTAL 15       DEGREE TOTAL 120
May 18, 2023                
         

 

Sport Marketing Concentration


Free electives, 1-5 Hours


Four-Year Course Progression


Recreation and Leisure Studies, Sport Marketing (Internship)
FALL   FIRST YEAR     SPRING   FIRST YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
FYEX 101 or SPRT 101 1 First-Year Experience 1/3   RECR 211   Leadership in Recreation and Sport Studies 3
RECR 140   Introduction to Recreation and Sport Studies 3   ENGL 101   Writing & Rhetoric 3
RECR 200   Recreation and Sport Management Technology 3   RECR 201   Sport Finance 3
GSPE 210   Fitness for Life 3   Core Curriculum   Humanities, Social Science, Art, or History 3
ECON 123   Contemporary Economics 3   Core Curriculum   Humanities, Social Science, Art, or History 3
Core Curriculum   Humanities, Social Science, Art. or History 3          
    TOTAL 16/18       TOTAL 15
         
FALL   SECOND YEAR     SPRING   SECOND YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
SCIENCE 1 Lab Science (LS) 4   SCIENCE 1 Lab Science (LS) 4
RECR 226   Sports Marketing 3   ENGL 102   Writing & Rhetoric 3
MATH 107/109   Quantitative or Statistical Reasoning 3   RECR 228   Sport Management 3
RECR 316   Programming 3   RECR 371   Outdoor Education 3
Core Curriculum   Humanities, Social Science, Art, or History 3   Elective     3
    TOTAL 16       TOTAL 16
         
FALL   THIRD YEAR     SPRING   THIRD YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
BADM 310   Principles of Management 3   RECR 350   Field Placement 3
RECR 320   Facilities Management 3   RECR 300   Risk Management in Recreation and Sport 3
Core Curriculum   Humanities, Social Science, Art, or History 3   RECR 336   Inclusive Recreation 3
BADM 340   Marketing 3   BADM 395   Consumer Behavior 3
Elective     3   Elective     3
                 
    TOTAL 15       TOTAL 15
                 
         
FALL   FOURTH YEAR     SPRING   FOURTH YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
RECR 444   Design and Analysis Research in Recreation and Sport 3   RECR 450   Recreation Internship 9
Core Curriculum   Humanities, Social Science, Art, or History 3   Elective     3
RECR 407   Management in Sport/Recreation 3       TOTAL 12
Elective     3          
Elective     3       DEGREE TOTAL 120
    TOTAL 15          
May 18, 2023                
         

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