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2015-2016 Shepherd University Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Shepherd University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Recreation and Sport Studies Comprehensive, B.S.


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:

Athletic Coaching and Officiating

This concentration prepares students to coach and officiate football, basketball, softball/baseball, and soccer at both the recreational and high school level. As physical educators benefit from a Health Certification for Teaching, those in the coaching and recreational management need officiating certification for marketability.

Public Recreation and Park Administration (was Commercial Recreation/Tourism)

This concentration prepares students for careers in travel, tourism, entertainment, hotel/resort/spa industry, convention and visitor’s bureaus, gaming, and many private recreation endeavors.  The Public Recreation and Park Administration concentration offers an outstanding exploratory program for students to learn more about aspects of recreation, park management, and administration studies.  This concentration allows students from a variety of backgrounds and interest levels to experience new and challenging endeavors.

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.

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.

 

Curriculum for a Comprehensive Major in Recreation and Sport Studies


Concentrations (Select one of the following):


Athletic Coaching/Officiating Concentration


Four-Year Course Progression


Recreation and Leisure Studies, Athletic Coaching/Officiating Concentration (Internship)
FALL   FIRST YEAR     SPRING   FIRST YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
Core Curriculum 1 ENGL 101 3   Core Curriculum 1 ENGL 102 or 104 3
RECR 100   First-Year Experience for Recreation and Leisure Studies (FYEX) 1   Core Curriculum 1 History 3
Core Curriculum 1 Math (MA) 3   Core Curriculum 2 Choose AR with advisor 3
RECR 211   Leadership in Leisure Studies 3   RECR 140   Introduction to Leisure Studies 3
RECR 108   Introduction to Sport Studies 3   GSPE 210 2 Fitness for Life (WE) 3
RECR 210   Leisure Activities 3   HLTH 225   First Aid/CPR 3
    TOTAL 16       TOTAL 18
         
FALL   SECOND YEAR     SPRING   SECOND YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
Core Curriculum 1 Life Science (LS) with advisor 4   Core Curriculum 1 Life Science (LS) with advidor 4
Core Curriculum 2 Choose HM, MD with advisor 3   COMM 202 2 Fundamentals of Speech (HM-GL, MD) 3
ECON 123 2 Contemporary Economics (SO-CK) (Req.) 3   RECR 201   Sport Finance 3
RECR 228   Sport Management 3   SOCI 203 2 General Sociology (SO-MD) 3
PSCI 101 2 American Federal Government (SO-CK) 3   RECR 350   Field Experience in Leisure Services 3
    TOTAL 16   Elective   Elective 1
              TOTAL 17
         
FALL   THIRD YEAR     SPRING   THIRD YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
ATHC 350   Coaching of Football OR     RECR 320   Facilities Management 3
ATHC 351   Coaching of Basketball OR     RECR 370   Environmental Education OR  
ATHC 352   Coaching of Baseball OR     RECR 371   Outdoor Recreation 3
ATHC 353   Coaching of Tennis OR     HLTH 468   Principles of Sports Nutrition 3
ATHC 354   Coaching of Lacrosse OR     RECR 465   Essentials of Strength and Conditioning 3
ATHC 355   Coaching of Soccer 3       TOTAL 12
ATHC 405   Psychology of Coaching 3          
ATHC 303   Principles of Coaching 3          
RECR 316   Recreational and Sports Programming 3          
RECR 336   Inclusive Recreation 3          
    TOTAL 15          
         
FALL   FOURTH YEAR     SPRING   FOURTH YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
Select any two sport officiating classes:   RECR 450   Recreation Internship 9
ATHC 360   Principles of Officiating Football OR     ENGL 372   Advanced Compostion (WM) 3
ATHC 361   Principles of Officiating Basketball OR         TOTAL 12
ATHC 362   Principles of Officiating Softball/Baseball OR            
ATHC 363   Principles of Officiating Tennis OR         DEGREE TOTAL 120
ATHC 364   Principles of Officiating Soccer OR            
ATHC 357   Principles of Officiating Lacrosse 4          
RECR 407   Management in Recreation and Leisure Services 3          
RECR 444   Design and Analysis Research in Recreation and Sport 3          
RECR 449   Pre-Practicum 1          
RECR 200   Recreation and Sport Management Technology 3          
    TOTAL 14          
         

 

Recreation and Leisure Studies, Athletic Coaching/Officiating Concentration (Thesis)
FALL   FIRST YEAR     SPRING   FIRST YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
Core Curriculum 1 ENGL 101 3   Core Curriculum 1 ENGL 102 or 103 3
RECR 100   First-Year Experience for Recreation and Leisure Studies (FYEX) 1   Core Curriculum 1 History 3
Core Curriculum 1 Math (MA) 3   Core Curriculum 2 Choose AR with advisor 3
RECR 211   Leadership in Leisure Studies 3   RECR 140   Introduction to Leisure Studies 3
RECR 108   Introduction to Sport Studies 3   GSPE 210 2 Fitness for Life (WE) 3
RECR 210   Leisure Activities 3   HLTH 225   First Aid/CPR 3
    TOTAL 16       TOTAL 18
         
FALL   SECOND YEAR     SPRING   SECOND YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
Core Curriculum 1 Life Science (LS) with advisor 4   Core Curriculum 1 Life Science (LS) with advidor 4
Core Curriculum 2 Choose HM, MD with advisor 3   COMM 202 2 Fundamentals of Speech (HM-GL, MD) 3
ECON 123 2 Contemporary Economics (SO-CK) (Req.) 3   RECR 201   Sport Finance 3
RECR 228   Sport Management 3   SOCI 203 2 General Sociology (SO-MD) 3
PSCI 101 2 American Federal Government (SO-CK) 3   RECR 350   Field Experience in Leisure Services 3
    TOTAL 16   Elective   Elective 1
              TOTAL 17
         
FALL   THIRD YEAR     SPRING   THIRD YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
ATHC 350   Coaching of Football OR     RECR 200   Recreation and Sport Management Technology 3
ATHC 351   Coaching of Basketball OR     RECR 370   Environmental Education OR  
ATHC 352   Coaching of Baseball OR     RECR 371   Outdoor Recreation 3
ATHC 353   Coaching of Tennis OR     HLTH 468   Principles of Sports Nutrition 3
ATHC 354   Coaching of Lacrosse OR     RECR 320   Facilities Management 3
ATHC 355   Coaching of Soccer 3       TOTAL 12
ATHC 405   Psychology of Coaching 3          
ATHC 303   Principles of Coaching 3          
RECR 316   Recreational and Sports Programming 3          
RECR 336   Inclusive Recreation 3          
    TOTAL 15          
         
FALL   FOURTH YEAR     SPRING   FOURTH YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
Select any two sport officiating classes:   RECR 453   Senior Thesis 6
ATHC 360   Principles of Officiating Football OR     RECR 324   Sports Writing 3
ATHC 361   Principles of Officiating Basketball OR     Elective   Elective 3
ATHC 362   Principles of Officiating Softball/Baseball OR         TOTAL  12
ATHC 363   Principles of Officiating Tennis OR            
ATHC 364   Principles of Officiating Soccer OR         DEGREE TOTAL  120
ATHC 357   Principles of Officiating Lacrosse 4          
RECR 407   Management in Recreation and Leisure Services 3          
RECR 444   Design and Analysis Research in Recreation and Sport 3          
RECR 449   Pre-Practicum 1          
RECR 465   Essentials of Strength and Conditioning 3          
    TOTAL 14          
         

 

Public Recreation and Park Administration Concentration


Free electives, 1-5 Hours

Four-Year Course Progression


Recreation and Leisure Studies, Public Recreation and Park Administration (Internship)
FALL   FIRST YEAR     SPRING   FIRST YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
Core Curriculum 1 ENGL 101 3   Core Curriculum 1 ENGL 10x 3
RECR 100 1 First-Year Experience for Recreation and Leisure Studies (FYEX) 1   GSPE 210 2 Fitness for Life (WE) 3
Core Curriculum 1 Math (MA) 3   Core Curriculum 2 Choose AR with advisor 3
RECR 140   Introduction to Leisure Studies 3   RECR 211   Leadership in Leisure Studies 3
RECR 125   Introduction to Commercial Recreation/Tourism 3   RECR 210   Leisure Activities 3
Core Curriculum 1 History 3   HLTH 225   First Aid/CPR 3
    TOTAL 16       TOTAL 18
         
FALL   SECOND YEAR     SPRING   SECOND YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
Core Curriculum 1 Life Science (LS) 4   Core Curriculum 1 Life Science (LS) 4
Core Curriculum 2 Choose HM-MD or GL 3   COMM 202 2 Fundamentals of Speech (HM-GL, MD) (Req.) 3
ECON 123 2 Contemporary Economics (SO-CK) 3   RECR 201   Sport Finance 3
PSCI 101 2 American Federal Government (SO-CK, GL) 3   RECR 228   Sport Management 3
RECR 226   Sports Marketing 3   SOCI 203 2 General Sociology (SO-MD) (Req.) 3
    TOTAL 16       TOTAL 16
         
FALL   THIRD YEAR     SPRING   THIRD YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title  Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title  Credit
RECR 316   Recreational and Sports Programming 3   RECR 320   Facilities Management  3
BADM 310   Principles of Management  3   RECR 200   Recreation and Sport Management Technology   3
RECR 336   Inclusive Recreation   3   BADM 365   Promotional Strategy  3
RECR 326   Public Relations (PR) in Sport  3   RECR 370   Environmental Education OR  
RECR 340   Field Experience in Leisure Services   3   RECR 371   Outdoor Education  3
    TOTAL  15       TOTAL  12
         
FALL   FOURTH YEAR     SPRING   FOURTH YEAR  
Sub./Course No.  Tier Title  Credit   Sub./Course No.  Tier Title   Credit
RECR 343   21st-Century Tourism   3   RECR 450   Recreation Internship  9
BADM 395   Consumer Behavior   3   RECR 324   Sports Writing  3
RECR 407   Management in Recreation and Leisure Services   3       TOTAL  12
RECR 444   Design and Analysis Research in Recreation and Sport  3          
RECR 449   Pre-Practicum  1       DEGREE TOTAL  120
Elective   Elective  2          
    TOTAL  15          
         

  

Recreation and Leisure Studies, Public Recreation and Park Administration (Thesis)
FALL   FIRST YEAR     SPRING   FIRST YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
Core Curriculum 1 ENGL 101 3   Core Curriculum 1 ENGL 10x 3
RECR 100 1 First-Year Experience for Recreation and Leisure Studies (FYEX) 1   GSPE 210 2 Fitness for Life (WE) 3
Core Curriculum 1 Math (MA) 3   Core Curriculum 2 Choose AR with advisor 3
RECR 140   Introduction to Leisure Studies 3   RECR 211   Leadership in Leisure Studies 3
RECR 125   Introduction to Commercial Recreation/Tourism 3   RECR 210   Leisure Activities 3
Core Curriculum 1 History 3   HLTH 225   First Aid/CPR 3
    TOTAL 16       TOTAL 18
         
FALL   SECOND YEAR     SPRING   SECOND YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
Core Curriculum 1 Life Science (LS) 4   Core Curriculum 1 Life Science (LS) 4
Core Curriculum 2 Choose HM-MD or GL 3   COMM 202 2 Fundamentals of Speech (HM-GL, MD) (Req.) 3
ECON 123 2 Contemporary Economics (SO-CK) 3   RECR 201   Sport Finance 3
PSCI 101 2 American Federal Government (SO-CK, GL) 3   RECR 228   Sport Management 3
RECR 226   Sports Marketing 3   SOCI 203 2 General Sociology (SO-MD) (Req.) 3
    TOTAL 16       TOTAL 16
         
FALL   THIRD YEAR     SPRING   THIRD YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title  Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title  Credit
RECR 316   Recreational and Sports Programming 3   RECR 320   Facilities Management  3
BADM 310   Principles of Management  3   RECR 200   Recreation and Sport Management Technology   3
RECR 336   Inclusive Recreation   3   BADM 365   Promotional Strategy  3
RECR 326   Public Relations (PR) in Sport 3   RECR 350   Field Experience in Leisure Services 3
RECR 370   Environmental Education OR         TOTAL 12
RECR 371   Outdoor Education  3          
    TOTAL  15          
         
FALL   FOURTH YEAR     SPRING   FOURTH YEAR  
Sub./Course No.  Tier Title  Credit   Sub./Course No.  Tier Title   Credit
RECR 343   21st-Century Tourism   3   RECR 450   Recreation Internship  6
BADM 395   Consumer Behavior   3   RECR 324   Sports Writing  3
RECR 407   Management in Recreation and Leisure Services   3   Elective   Elective 2
RECR 444   Design and Analysis Research in Recreation and Sport  3   Elective   Elective 1
RECR 449   Pre-Practicum  1       TOTAL  12
Elective   Elective  2          
    TOTAL  15        DEGREE TOTAL 120
         

 

Sport Communication Concentration


Free electives, 1-5 Hours


Four-Year Course Progression


Recreation and Leisure Studies, Sport Communication (Internship)
FALL   FIRST YEAR     SPRING   FIRST YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
Core Curriculum   ENGL 101 3   Core Curriculum   ENGL 102 3
RECR 100   First-Year Experience for Recreation and Leisure Studies 1   HIST 100   History of Civilization: Asian Traditions 3
MATH 101   Fundamentals of Mathematics 3   ART 103   Introduction to the Visual Arts 3
RECR 140   Introduction to Leisure Studies 3   RECR 211   Leadership in Leisure Studies 3
RECR 108   Introduction to Sport Studies 3   HLTH 225   First Aid/CPR 3
RECR 210   Leisure Activities 3   GSPE 210   Fitness for Life 3
    TOTAL 16       TOTAL 16
         
FALL   SECOND YEAR     SPRING   SECOND YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
Core Curriculum   General Science 4   Core Curriculum   General Science 4
ENGL 204   Survey of American Literature 3   RECR 228   Sport Management 3
ECON 123   Contemporary Economics 3   RECR 350   Field Experience in Leisure Services 3
COMM 203   Communication and New Media 3   PSCI 101   American Federal Government 3
COMM 202   Fundamentals of Speech 3   RECR 201   Sport Finance 3
    TOTAL 16       TOTAL 16
         
FALL   THIRD YEAR     SPRING   THIRD YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
RECR 227   Sport Broadcasting 3   SOCI 203   General Sociology 3
RECR 316   Recreational and Sports Programming 3   RECR 320   Facilities Management 3
RECR 200   Recreation and Sport Management Technology 3   RECR 370   Environmental Education OR  
COMM 326   Radio Practicum 3   RECR 371   Outdoor Education 3
RECR 342   Campus Recreation and Event Management 3   ENGL 372   Advanced Composition 3
Elective   Elective 1   RECR 336   Inclusive Recreation 3
    TOTAL 16       TOTAL 15
         
FALL   FOURTH YEAR     SPRING   FOURTH YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
RECR 324   Sports Writing 3   RECR 450   Recreation Internship 9
COMM 352   Computer-Mediated Communication 3       TOTAL 9
RECR 407   Management in Recreation and Leisure Services 3          
RECR 444   Design and Analysis Research in Recreation and Sport 3       DEGREE TOTAL 120
RECR 449   Pre-Practicum 1          
Elective   Elective 1          
    TOTAL 14          
         

 

Recreation and Leisure Studies, Sport Communication (Thesis)
FALL   FIRST YEAR     SPRING   FIRST YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
Core Curriculum   ENGL 101 3   Core Curriculum   ENGL 102 3
RECR 100   First-Year Experience for Recreation and Leisure Studies 1   HIST 100   History of Civilization: Asian Traditions 3
MATH 101   Fundamentals of Mathematics 3   ART 103   Introduction to the Visual Arts 3
RECR 140   Introduction to Leisure Studies 3   RECR 211   Leadership in Leisure Studies 3
RECR 108   Introduction to Sport Studies 3   HLTH 225   First Aid/CPR 3
RECR 210   Leisure Activities 3   GSPE 210   Fitness for Life 3
    TOTAL 16       TOTAL 16
         
FALL   SECOND YEAR     SPRING   SECOND YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
Core Curriculum   General Science 4   Core Curriculum   General Science 4
ENGL 204   Survey of American Literature 3   RECR 228   Sport Management 3
ECON 123   Contemporary Economics 3   RECR 350   Field Experience in Leisure Services 3
COMM 203   Communication and New Media 3   PSCI 101   American Federal Government 3
COMM 202   Fundamentals of Speech 3   RECR 201   Sport Finance 3
    TOTAL 16   Elective   Elective 2
              TOTAL 18
         
FALL   THIRD YEAR     SPRING   THIRD YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
RECR 227   Sport Broadcasting 3   SOCI 203   General Sociology 3
RECR 316   Recreational and Sports Programming 3   RECR 320   Facilities Management 3
RECR 200   Recreation and Sport Management Technology 3   RECR 370   Environmental Education OR  
COMM 326   Radio Practicum 3   RECR 371   Outdoor Education 3
RECR 342   Campus Recreation and Event Management 3   ENGL 372   Advanced Composition 3
Elective   Elective 1   RECR 336   Inclusive Recreation 3
    TOTAL 16       TOTAL 15
         
FALL   FOURTH YEAR     SPRING   FOURTH YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
RECR 324   Sports Writing 3   RECR 453   Senior Thesis 6
COMM 352   Computer-Mediated Communication 3       TOTAL 6
RECR 407   Management in Recreation and Leisure Services 3          
RECR 444   Design and Analysis Research in Recreation and Sport 3       DEGREE TOTAL 120
RECR 449   Pre-Practicum 1          
Elective   Elective 1          
    TOTAL 14          
         

 

Sport and Event Management Concentration


Free electives, 1-5 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
Core Curriculum   ENGL 101 3   Core Curriculum   ENGL 102 3
RECR 100   First-Year Experience for Recreation and Leisure Studies 1   HIST 100   History of Civilization: Asian Traditions 3
MATH 101   Fundamentals of Mathematics 3   ART 103   Introduction to the Visual Arts 3
RECR 211   Leadership in Leisure Studies 3   RECR 140   Introduction to Leisure Studies 3
RECR 108   Introduction to Sport Studies 3   GSPE 210   Fitness for Life 3
RECR 210   Leisure Activities 3   HLTH 225   First Aid/CPR 3
    TOTAL 16       TOTAL 18
         
FALL   SECOND YEAR     SPRING   SECOND YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
Core Curriculum   General Science 4   Core Curriculum   General Science 4
ENGL 204   Survey of American Literature 3   COMM 202   Fundamentals of Speech 3
ECON 123   Contemporary Economics 3   RECR 201   Sport Finance 3
PSCI 101   American Federal Government 3   RECR 350   Field Experience in Leisure Services 3
RECR 226   Sports Marketing 3   RECR 228   Sport Management 3
    TOTAL 16       TOTAL 16
         
FALL   THIRD YEAR     SPRING   THIRD YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
RECR 316   Recreational and Sports Programming 3   BADM 312   Business Law I 3
RECR 200   Recreation and Sport Management Technology 3   RECR 320   Facilities Management 3
RECR 336   Inclusive Recreation 3   ENGL 372   Advanced Composition 3
SOCI 203   General Sociology 3   RECR 370   Environmental Education OR  
BADM 310   Principles of Management 3   RECR 371   Outdoor Education 3
Elective   Elective 1   RECR 326   Public Relations (PR) in Sport 3
    TOTAL 16   Elective   Elective 1
              TOTAL 16
         
FALL   FOURTH YEAR     SPRING   FOURTH YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
RECR 342   Campus Recreation and Event Management 3   RECR 450   Recreation Internship 9
BADM 395   Consumer Behavior 3       TOTAL 9
RECR 407   Management in Recreation and Leisure Services 3          
RECR 444   Design and Analysis Research in Recreation and Sport 3       DEGREE TOTAL 120
RECR 449   Pre-Practicum 1          
    TOTAL 13          
         

 

Recreation and Leisure Studies, Sport and Event Management (Thesis)
FALL   FIRST YEAR     SPRING   FIRST YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
Core Curriculum   ENGL 101 3   Core Curriculum   ENGL 102 3
RECR 100   First-Year Experience for Recreation and Leisure Studies 1   HIST 100   History of Civilization: Asian Traditions 3
MATH 101   Fundamentals of Mathematics 3   ART 103   Introduction to the Visual Arts 3
RECR 211   Leadership in Leisure Studies 3   RECR 140   Introduction to Leisure Studies 3
RECR 108   Introduction to Sport Studies 3   GSPE 210   Fitness for Life 3
RECR 210   Leisure Activities 3   HLTH 225   First Aid/CPR 3
    TOTAL 16       TOTAL 18
         
FALL   SECOND YEAR     SPRING   SECOND YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
Core Curriculum   General Science 4   Core Curriculum   General Science 4
ENGL 204   Survey of American Literature 3   COMM 202   Fundamentals of Speech 3
ECON 123   Contemporary Economics 3   RECR 201   Sport Finance 3
PSCI 101   American Federal Government 3   RECR 350   Field Experience in Leisure Services 3
RECR 226   Sports Marketing 3   RECR 228   Sport Management 3
    TOTAL 16       TOTAL 16
         
FALL   THIRD YEAR     SPRING   THIRD YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
RECR 316   Recreational and Sports Programming 3   BADM 312   Business Law I 3
RECR 200   Recreation and Sport Management Technology 3   RECR 320   Facilities Management 3
RECR 336   Inclusive Recreation 3   ENGL 372   Advanced Composition 3
SOCI 203   General Sociology 3   RECR 370   Environmental Education OR  
BADM 310   Principles of Management 3   RECR 371   Outdoor Education 3
Elective   Elective 1   RECR 326   Public Relations (PR) in Sport 3
    TOTAL 16   Elective   Elective 3
              TOTAL 18
         
FALL   FOURTH YEAR     SPRING   FOURTH YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
RECR 342   Campus Recreation and Event Management 3   RECR 453   Senior Thesis 6
BADM 395   Consumer Behavior 3       TOTAL 6
RECR 407   Management in Recreation and Leisure Services 3          
RECR 444   Design and Analysis Research in Recreation and Sport 3       DEGREE TOTAL 120
RECR 449   Pre-Practicum 1          
    TOTAL 13          
         

 

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
Core Curriculum   ENGL 101 3   Core Curriculum   ENGL 102 3
RECR 100   First-Year Experience for Recreation and Leisure Studies 1   HIST 100   History of Civilization: Asian Traditions 3
MATH 101   Fundamentals of Mathematics 3   ART 103   Introduction to the Visual Arts 3
RECR 140   Introduction to Leissure Studies 3   RECR 211   Leadership in Leisure Studies 3
RECR 108   Introduction to Sport Studies 3   GSPE 210   Fitness for Life 3
RECR 210   Leisure Activities 3   HLTH 225   First Aid/CPR 3
    TOTAL 16       TOTAL 18
         
FALL   SECOND YEAR     SPRING   SECOND YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
Core Curriculum   General Science 4   Core Curriculum   General Science 4
ENGL 204   Survey of American Literature 3   COMM 202   Fundamentals of Speech 3
ECON 123   Contemporary Economics 3   RECR 201   Sport Finance 3
PSCI 101   American Federal Government 3   RECR 350   Field Experience in Leisure Services 3
RECR 226   Sports Marketing 3   RECR 228   Sport Management 3
    TOTAL 16       TOTAL 16
         
FALL   THIRD YEAR     SPRING   THIRD YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
RECR 316   Recreational and Sports Programming 3   BADM 340   Marketing 3
RECR 200   Recreation and Sport Management Technology 3   RECR 320   Facilities Management 3
RECR 336   Inclusive Recreation 3   ENGL 372   Advanced Composition 3
SOCI 203   General Sociology 3   RECR 370   Environmental Education OR  
BADM 310   Principles of Management 3   RECR 371   Outdoor Education 3
Elective   Elective 1   RECR 326   Public Relations (PR) in Sport 3
    TOTAL 16   Elective   Elective 1
              TOTAL 16
         
FALL   FOURTH YEAR     SPRING   FOURTH YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
RECR 342   Campus Recreation and Event Management 3   RECR 450   Recreation Internship 9
BADM 395   Consumer Behavior 3       TOTAL 9
RECR 407   Management in Recreation and Leisure Services 3          
RECR 444   Design and Analysis Research in Recreation and Sport 3       DEGREE TOTAL 120
RECR 449   Pre-Practicum 1          
    TOTAL 13          
         


Recreation and Leisure Studies, Sport Marketing (Thesis)
FALL   FIRST YEAR     SPRING   FIRST YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
Core Curriculum 1 ENGL 101 3   Core Curriculum 1 ENGL 102 or 103 3
RECR 100 1 First-Year Experience for Recreation and Leisure Studies (FYEX) 1   Core Curriculum 1 History 3
Core Curriculum 1 Math (MA) 3   Core Curriculum 2 Choose AR with advisor 3
RECR 140   Introduction to Leisure Studies 3   RECR 211   Leadership in Leisure Studies 3
RECR 108   Introduction to Sport Studies 3   GSPE 210 2 Fitness for Life (WE) 3
RECR 210   Leisure Activities 3   HLTH 225   First Aid/CPR 3
    TOTAL 16       TOTAL 18
         
FALL   SECOND YEAR     SPRING   SECOND YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
Core Curriculum 1 Life Science (LS) 4   Core Curriculum 1 Life Science (LS) 4
Core Curriculum 2 Choose HM-MD or GL 3   COMM 202 2 Fundamentals of Speech (HM-GL, MD) (Req.) 3
ECON 123 2 Contemporary Economics (SO-CK) 3   RECR 201   Sport Finance 3
PSCI 101 2 American Federal Government (SO-CK, GL) 3   RECR 350   Field Experience in Leisure Services 3
RECR 226   Sports Marketing 3   RECR 228   Sport Management 3
    TOTAL 16       TOTAL 16
         
FALL   THIRD YEAR     SPRING   THIRD YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
RECR 316   Recreational and Sports Programming 3   BADM 340   Marketing 3
RECR 200   Recreation and Sport Management Technology 3   RECR 320   Facilities Management 3
RECR 336   Inclusive Recreation 3   RECR 370   Environmental Education OR  
SOCI 203 2 General Sociology (SO-MD) (Req.) 3   RECR 371   Outdoor Education 3
BADM 310   Principles of Management 3   RECR 326   Public Relations (PR) in Sport 3
Elective   Elective 2       TOTAL 12
    TOTAL 17          
         
FALL   FOURTH YEAR     SPRING   FOURTH YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
RECR 342   Campus Recreation and Event Management 3   RECR 453   Senior Thesis 6
BADM 395   Consumer Behavior 3   RECR 324   Sports Writing 3
RECR 407   Management in Recreation and Leisure Services 3   Elective   Elective 2
RECR 444   Design and Analysis Research in Recreation and Sport 3       TOTAL 12
RECR 449   Pre-Practicum 1          
    TOTAL 13       DEGREE TOTAL 120
         

 

Therapeutic Recreation 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
Core Curriculum 1 ENGL 101 3   Core Curriculum 1 ENGL 10x 3
RECR 100 1 First-Year Experience for Recreation and Leisure Studies (FYEX) 1   Core Curriculum 1 History 3
Core Curriculum 1 Math (MA) 3   Core Curriculum 2 Choose AR with advisor 3
RECR 115   Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation 3   RECR 211   Leadership in Leisure Studies 3
RECR 140   Introduction to Leisure Studies 3   GSPE 210 2 Fitness for Life (WE) 3
RECR 210   Leisure Activities 3   Elective   Elective 1
    TOTAL 16       TOTAL 16
         
FALL   SECOND YEAR     SPRING   SECOND YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
Core Curriculum 1 Life Science (LS) 4   Core Curriculum 1 Life Science (LS) 4
Core Curriculum 2 Choose HM-MD or GL 3   COMM 202 2 Fundamentals of Speech (HM-GL, MD) 3
ECON 123 2 Contemporary Economics (SO-CK) 3   SOCI 203 2 General Sociology (SO-MD) 3
PSCI 101 2 American Federal Government (SO-CK, GL) 3   EDUC 300   Human Growth and Development 3
HLTH 225   First Aid/CPR 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
PHED 380   Perceptual Motor Learning 3   RECR 430   Therapeutic Recreation Programming 3
PSYC 309   Abnormal Psychology 3   RECR 320   Facilities Management 3
RECR 316   Recreational and Sports Programming 3   RECR 370   Environmental Education OR  
RECR 200   Recreation and Sport Management Technology 3   RECR 371   Outdoor Education 3
RECR 331   Medical Terminology for Therapeutic Recreation 3   PHED 401   Teaching Adapted Physical Education 3
Elective   Elective 1   RECR 336   Inclusive Recreation 3
    TOTAL 16       TOTAL 15
         
FALL   FOURTH YEAR     SPRING   FOURTH YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
RECR 449   Pre-Practicum 1   RECR 450   Recreation Internship 9
RECR 407   Management in Recreation and Leisure Services 3   RECR 324   Sports Writing 3
RECR 443   Contemporary Issues in Therapeutic Recreation 3       TOTAL 12
RECR 444   Design and Analysis Research in Recreation and Sport 3          
PHED 370   Applied Anatomy and Physiology 3       DEGREE TOTAL 120
    TOTAL 13          
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