Recreation and Sport Management - Minor Program
The minor in Recreation and Sport Management offers a pathway to careers in park districts, government agencies, not-for-profit organizations, facility operations management, university campus recreation management, collegiate sport and athletic administration, and commercial recreation business. The minor is comprised of 18 credit-hours in recreation and sport management coursework covering foundations of the profession, program planning and evaluation, inclusive recreation, administration and human resources, financial management, facilitation techniques, and field experience.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (9 Credit Hours) | ||
| RSTM 100 | Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Delivery Services | 3 |
| RSTM 211 | Program Design and Leadership | 3 |
| RSTM 325 | Administration and Resource Management | 3 |
| Required Electives (9 Credit Hours) 1 | 9 | |
| Outdoor Leadership (3) | ||
| Foundations of Recreation Therapy (3) | ||
| Recreation and Youth Development (3) | ||
| Sport, Culture and Society (3) | ||
| Inclusion and Leisure in Society (3) | ||
| Team Facilitation and Leadership Principles (3) | ||
| Design, Operations and Management of Community Recreation and Park Resources (3) | ||
| Sport Organizations and Business Practices (3) | ||
| Outdoor Recreation and the Environment (3) | ||
| Program Planning and Evaluation in Recreation Therapy (3) | ||
| Principles and Practice of Interventions in Recreation Therapy (3) | ||
| Recreation Therapy Assessment and Documentation (3) | ||
| Diagnostic Groups in Recreation Therapy (3) | ||
| Professional Development Seminar (1) | ||
| Intermediate Field Experience (2) | ||
| Research Methods in Recreation and Leisure Services (3) | ||
| Issues and Trends in Recreation Therapy (3) | ||
| Senior Seminar (3) | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
1 Any RSM course at the 200 level or higher