Recreation

Recreation

The Division of Health and Movement Science includes majors that relate to the health and well being of individuals within the context of social development. All the division majors are grounded in the liberal arts and incorporate theory with extensive internships, fieldwork and practical applications related to their specific disciplines. Graduates have entered careers in healthcare, parks management, physical fitness training, coaching and teaching. Students may pursue graduate study in areas such as administration, education, physical therapy, counseling or social work.

The Recreation Major prepares students to program and utilize leisure time in creative and meaningful ways. In additon to the core requiremets, students work with an advisor to plan a 12 semester hour emphasis related to their intended career areas such as administration, athletics, natural resources, or therapeutic recreation. Students also complete 12 semester hours of field experience in a professional setting. Graduates are prepared to respond to the challenges of a society in which recreation has become a major industry.

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Division of Health and Movement Sciences
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  • B.A. Degree — Recreation Major

    In addition to the general education requirements, majors in Recreation must complete the 42 semester hours prescribed below:

    HMS Division Service Courses: 3 s.h.
    HMSC4900 Research I 2 s.h.
    HMSC4910 Research II 1 s.h.
    Core Theory Courses: 15 s.h.
    RECR1100 Introduction to Leisure Services 3 s.h.
    RECR1210 Theory in Group Leadership and Recreation 3 s.h.
    RECR3400 The Program Process: Principle and Application 3 s.h.
    RECR3500 Life and Leisure 3 s.h.
    RECR4400 Administration in Parks and Recreation 3 s.h.
    Required Fieldwork/Internship Experiences: 12 s.h.
    RECR2500 Fieldwork in Recreation 3 s.h.
    RECR4500 Practicum in Recreation 9 s.h.
    Guided Electives: 12 s.h.
    These will be very targeted to student career interest and approved by the major academic advisor. They may be selected from among major electives or from other departments offering courses appropriate to the career interest.
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