OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
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 course:
- REC 2010 - Introduction to Parks, Recreation & Leisure Credit Hours: 3
Elective Courses
Complete a minimum of 9 hours from the following courses:
- REC 2150 - Outdoor Recreation and Education Credit Hours: 3
- RSP 2750 - Inclusive Recreation, Physical Activity, and Sport 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 4600 - Concepts and Issues in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies Credit Hours: 3
- REC 4630 - Fundraising and Sponsorship Development for Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services Credit Hours: 3
Elective Recreational Sport Courses
Complete a minimum of 3 of the following courses:
- PAW 1000 - Exercise and Conditioning Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1001 - Aerobic Conditioning Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1002 - Circuit Training Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1003 - Weight Training Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1004 - Jogging Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1005 - Yoga Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1006 - Pilates Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1007 - Dance Fitness Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1008 - Indoor Cycling Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1010 - Fitness Walking Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1100 - Basketball Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1101 - Lacrosse Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1102 - Softball Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1103 - Fundamentals of Volleyball Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1104 - Ultimate Frisbee Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1106 - Ice Hockey Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1108 - Soccer Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1109 - Flag Football Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1110 - Team Handball Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1111 - Field Hockey Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1114 - Jokgu Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1115 - Futsal Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1116 - Spikeball Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1200 - Fundamentals of Racquetball Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1201 - Fundamentals of Tennis Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1202 - Fundamentals of Golf Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1203 - Badminton Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1206 - Bowling Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1208 - Archery Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1209 - Fundamentals of Ice Skating Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1213 - Fundamentals of Karate Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1214 - Fundamentals of Tae Kwon Do Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1219 - Disc Golf Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1220 - Trail Running Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1300 - Aqua Aerobics Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1301 - Fundamentals of Swimming Credit Hours: 1
- PAW 1302 - Fundamentals Swim Conditioning Credit Hours: 1