OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
[Archived Catalog]
Recreation Management Minor |
Minor code OR8109
Patton College of Education
Recreation, Sport Pedagogy and Consumer Sciences
Patton Hall 202
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4400
education@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/education/recreation-sport-pedagogy-consumer-sciences/recreation-management-minor
Bruce Martin, contact person
martinc2@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The Recreation Management minor prepares students for professional opportunities in the parks, recreation, and leisure services industry. Students minoring in Recreation Management complete coursework in the following content areas: recreation programming, planning and operating recreation areas and facilities, festival and special event operations, fundraising and sponsorship development, parks and protected areas management, among others. The minor is intended to complement other fields of study related to recreation management. Examples of complementary fields of study include Coaching, Sports Management, Hospitality Management, Business, Public Administration, Environmental Studies, and Fine Arts.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Recreation management professionals work in a variety of settings, including municipal, State and federal parks and recreation agencies, commercial recreation and tourism, non-profit recreation, campus recreation, festival and event planning, and more.
Requirements
Required Courses
Complete the following courses:
- REC 2010 - Introduction to Parks, Recreation & Leisure Credit Hours: 3
- REC 4600 - Concepts and Issues in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies Credit Hours: 3
Elective Courses
Complete a minimum of 9 hours from the following courses:
- REC 2150 - Outdoor Recreation and Education Credit Hours: 3
- REC 2750 - Inclusive Recreation Credit Hours: 3
- REC 3050 - Recreation Areas and Facilities Management Credit Hours: 3
- REC 3100 - Recreation Programming Credit Hours: 3
- REC 3150 - Administration of Aquatic Facilities Credit Hours: 3
- REC 3460 - Parks & Protected Areas Management Credit Hours: 3
- REC 3490 - Recreation Administration Credit Hours: 3
- REC 3630 - Festival and Special Event Operations for Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services Credit Hours: 3
- REC 4210 - Principles of Aging, Physical Activity, and Recreation Credit Hours: 3
- REC 4220 - Culture and Diversity in Recreation and Leisure Credit Hours: 3
- REC 4430 - Marketing for Recreation and Leisure Services Credit Hours: 3
- REC 4630 - Fundraising and Sponsorship Development for Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services Credit Hours: 3