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Sport and Recreation Professions
DR. TAKEYRA COLLINS, CTRS DR. DOUGLAS KENNEDY, CPRP, Department Chair
DR. WAYNE POLLOCK, CTRS DR. JILL STURTS, RCRSP
Within the framework of the liberal arts, the mission of the Sport and Recreation Professions Department is to educate students as informed consumers, skilled professionals, and advocates of sport, recreation and leisure services throughout their personal and professional lives. By providing two Majors, the course offerings in Sport and Recreation Professions allow students to investigate the larger discipline and focus upon one of two Majors: Sport and Recreation Management, and Recreational Therapy. The course offerings in each major are designed to provide practical “handson” learning experiences with local agencies. By combining the concepts, skills, and perspectives of Sport and Recreation Professions courses with carefully selected courses, students may expect both to become focused in their chosen major and receive practical experience. Each major culminates in a semester-long internship, allowing students to continue their learning while applying their knowledge to “real-life” practice in a recreation agency of their choice. The Department has been nationally accredited since 1984 by the National Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Related Professions. All students completing either major are eligible to take the national examination to be recognized as a Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP). Students completing the Recreational Therapy Major and designated coursework are also eligible to take the national examination to become a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
*See also Recreation and Recreation Management.
COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE
REC 101: Introduction to Sport, Recreation and Leisure REC 207: Leadership and Management of Sport, Recreation and Leisure Services REC 406: Historical, Cultural and Professional Dimensions of Sport, Recreation and Leisure REC 408: Research Methods in Sport and Recreation SW 336: Lifespan Development and Behavior SRM 309: Junior Internship in Sport and Recreation Management SRM 340: Sport, Recreation, and Facility Management Principles SRM 341: Sport & Recreation Program and Event Principles SRM 407: Internship Preparation in Sport and Recreation Management SRM 409: Senior Internship in Sport and Recreation Management
Select three of the following:
SRM 343: Administration of Campus Recreation SRM 344: Outdoor Recreation and Education SRM 345: Ropes Course and Group Facilitation Methods SRM 346: Commercial Sport and Recreation SRM 347: Fitness Instructor Training SRM 348: Maui Sea to Sky: The Impact of Adventure Travel on Culture and the Environment
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: SEMESTER HOURS
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 12
12
58
SPORT AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT COURSES (SRM)
250 Sport and Society (4)
Introduces and investigates key issues found in sport that impact society. By looking at the forces that impact individual sports, students will study how sport as a whole has mirrored our society and continues to do so today. Connections between sport and under-represented groups, social equity, ethics, values and politics are some areas to be addressed. Film, podcasts, and other popular media will be used to promote discussion. Students will be required to have a Netflix account and the Netflix “Party” plug-in for Chrome. Offered every January Term.
309 Junior Internship in Sport and Recreation Management (4) W
Offers the opportunity to investigate the leadership, programming, operation, and management of leisure service agencies while gaining paid or volunteer experience. Through a comprehensive focus on individual areas of administration, the course is tailored to the individual needs of the student and agency to maximize experience and reflection. Prerequisites: REC 207. Offered every semester and summer.
340 Sport, Recreation, and Facility Management Principles (4)
Provides students majoring in Sport and Recreation Professions with an extensive knowledge of effective management in a variety of sports settings. Covers specific skills needed to plan and maintain recreation facilities. Private and public schools and sport club environments are explored. Prerequisite: REC 101. Offered every spring.
341 Sport and Recreation Program and Event Principles (4) W
Provides students with an understanding of recreation program practices, including planning objectives, programming principles, organization, group work, promotion supervision, and program evaluation. In addition to the study of programming theory, students plan, organize, and evaluate a variety of recreation programs. Suggested prerequisites: REC 207. Offered every fall.
343 Administration of Campus Recreation (4)
Covers the planning, organization, administration, and evaluation of recreational sports programs in colleges and universities. Emphasizes practical experiences designed to acquaint the student with contemporary administration practices in the field. Offered every fall.
344 Outdoor Recreation and Education (4)
A series of experiences, discussions, and readings about current issues and practices in outdoor recreation and education. Students plan, prepare, and implement an overnight backcountry experience. Requires an overnight field experience outside of regularly scheduled class meetings. Lab fee. Offered every spring.
345 Ropes Course and Group Facilitation Methods (4)
Prepares students to become ropes course leaders and facilitate the ability of groups to better achieve their goals. Through coverage of the factors connected to initial group processes, conflict, goal deliberation, and the role of the facilitator, the course provides hands-on activities, enabling the student to experience the responsibilities needed to become a useful group facilitator. Lab fee. Offered every fall.
346 Commercial Sport and Recreation (4)
Analyzes the principles of organizing commercial recreation agencies and the factors affecting their success. Emphasizes field evaluation and case studies of specific agencies currently in operation. Offered every spring.
347 Fitness Instructor Training (4)
This course is designed to cover the principles and skills and required to become a personal trainer and manage a fitness facility. Includes the principles of individual fitness. the skills necessary for the creation of a fitness program, and the application of recreation management principles to fitness settings. Offered January Term. Prerequisite: REC 207 or Consent. Offered every fall.
348 Maui Sea to Sky: The Impact of Adventure Travel on Culture and the Environment (4)
This course examines the impact that adventure travel has on culture and the environment. To study the impact, students travel to Maui and local Hampton Roads destinations. These trips help students to understand how tourist activities (such as snorkeling, hiking, surfing, luau, and agri-tourism) have an effect on culture, the economy, and preservation of the environment. Offered January Terms.
409 Senior Internship in Sport and Recreation Management (12)
Field placement in an approved sport and/or recreation setting. Students intern under a trained recreation professional and participate in all phases of agency operation. Prerequisite: RT407. Offered every semester on request.
