The graduate should possess the following competencies: (1) knowledge and skills that promote sport and recreation; (2) knowledge of the core concepts for the management of sport and recreation; (3) knowledge of economics and finance in the sport industry; (4) knowledge of concepts for developing for sport and recreation, and (5) knowledge of methods for administration and evaluation of sport and recreation programs.
| Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| See the Core Curriculum Requirements | 42 | |
| Sport and Recreation Core | ||
| HHPS 100 | Foundations of Sport & Recreation Management | 3 |
| HHPS 110 | Principles of Leadership in Sport & Recreation | 3 |
| HHPS 210 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| HHPS 305 | Programming and Events in Sport and Recreation | 3 |
| HHPS 320 | Legal & Ethical Issues in Sport and Recreation Management * | 3 |
| HHPS 450 | Internship in Sport & Recreation Management. * | 6 |
| Sport Management Track | ||
| HHPS 310 | Facility and Venue Management * | 3 |
| HHPS 316 | Field Experience in Sport and Recreation | 3 |
| HHPS 350 | Social Issues in Global Sport Economy | 3 |
| HHPS 400 | Management of Sport & Recreation Organizations * | 3 |
| HHPS 410 | Economics & Finance of Sport & Recreation * | 3 |
| HHPS 420 | Marketing for Sport & Recreation | 3 |
| Minor Required | 18 | |
| Suggested Minor in General Business *** | ||
| Required Electives: | 21 | |
| Introduction to Personal and Community Health | ||
| Foundations of Kinesiology | ||
| Concepts of Physical Activity | ||
| First Aid and Safety | ||
| Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries | ||
| Principles of Micro Economics | ||
| Hum Anatomy/Physiology I (or other 3 hour US Science + 1 FRA course) ** | ||
| Electronic Commerce | ||
| Administration of Kinesiology and Sports Programs | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Description: The Fitness and Wellness Track is offered online.
| Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| See the Core Curriculum Requirements | 42 | |
| Sport and Recreation Core | ||
| HHPS 100 | Foundations of Sport & Recreation Management | 3 |
| HHPS 110 | Principles of Leadership in Sport & Recreation | 3 |
| HHPS 210 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| HHPS 305 | Programming and Events in Sport and Recreation | 3 |
| HHPS 320 | Legal & Ethical Issues in Sport and Recreation Management | 3 |
| HHPS 450 | Internship in Sport & Recreation Management. | 6 |
| Fitness and Wellness Management Track | ||
| HHPS 301 | Therapeutic Recreation | 3 |
| HHPS 302 | Sport Tourism Management | 3 |
| HHPS 330 | Fitness and Wellness Programming | 3 |
| HHPS 402 | Selling and Promotion in Fitness and Wellness | 3 |
| HHPS 403 | Fitness and Wellness Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| HHPS 404 | Recreation and Fitness Services | 3 |
| Minor Required * | 18 | |
| Electives in Sport and Recreation Management: select up to 21 hours | 21 | |
| Facility and Venue Management | ||
| Field Experience in Sport and Recreation | ||
| Social Issues in Global Sport Economy | ||
| Management of Sport & Recreation Organizations | ||
| Economics & Finance of Sport & Recreation | ||
| Marketing for Sport & Recreation | ||
| Practicum I in Sport & Recreation Management | ||
| Practicum II in Sport & Recreation Management | ||
| INDEPENDENT STUDIES | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Sport Nutrition | ||
| Women's Nutrition | ||
| Health Psychology and Behavioral Strategies | ||
| Stress Management | ||
| Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries | ||
| Prin Macro Economics | ||
| Principles of Micro Economics | ||
| Electronic Commerce | ||
| Marketing | ||
| Suggested Minor in General Business*** | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Refer to prerequisite.
This course satisfies the core curriculum requirements.
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A grade of “C” or higher must be earned in all courses in this Major. (This includes Elective courses).
