Recreation Studies
The School of Recreation and Sport Sciences is located in the RTEC building until renovations to Grover Hall are complete at which time it will return to Grover Hall.
Keith D. Ernce, Director
Physical education and sport sciences programs have been designed to promote basic knowledge in human movement, to provide contemporary professional curricula, and to offer diverse activity programs that provide for the development of motor skills and physical fitness for all students.
The Recreation Studies curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive program that includes both basic and practical knowledge in the field of recreation. Both major and minor curricula are offered.
Note: Most courses offered through the School of Recreation and Sport Sciences can be retaken up to two times (i.e., one initial registration and two retakes). Variable-credit courses usually cannot be retaken (i.e., with the initial grade being removed), but can be repeated for credit to count toward your degree. While no limit has been set for repeats of PED courses, individual majors, schools, departments, and colleges may limit the number of such hours that can count toward graduation.
Athletic Training
Selected admission to the major is gained through an on-campus interview and the completion of curriculum application materials, in addition to the regular university application materials, before February 1. For information on how to apply, contact the Athletic Training Education Office, School of Recreation and Sport Sciences, Ohio University, Athens OH 45701-0689, or phone 740-593-9495.If you are selected for the program, you are required to show proof of a hepatitis B vaccination before you enroll. You must complete a minimum of 800 hours of clinical experience between your sophomore and senior years. Successful completion of the program qualifies you to take the National Athletic Trainers' Association Inc., Certification Examination and the State of Ohio Athletic Trainer Licensure Examination. You are awarded the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training upon completion of the program.
Athletic Training/Exercise Physiology
Major code BS8117
Athletic Training Core Courses
BIOS 302 Human Anat. For Nonmajors 6 or
BIOS 301 Human Anatomy 6
BIOS 345 Human Physiology 4
HCFN 128 Intro to Nutrition 4
HLTH 202 Health Sciences and Lifestyle
Choices 4
HLTH 204 Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs 4
HLTH 230 Medical Terminology for
Health Admin. 4
HLTH 227 First Aid 3
HLTH 228 CPR 1
HLTH 327 Instructor First Aid 3
HLTH 328 Instructor CPR 3
PESS 302 Biomechanics 4 or
BIOS 352 Biomechanics 4
PESS 333 Adapted Physical Education 4
PESS 414,
415 Physiology of Exercise and Lab 7 or
BIOS 445,
446 Physiology of Exercise and Lab 7
PESS 417 Exercise Prescription 4
PHYS 201,
202 Intro to Physics 10
PSY 101 General Psychology 5
PSY 120 Elem. Statistical Reasoning 4 or
PSY 221 Statistics for Beh. Sciences 5
RSAT 129 Principles of Athletic Training 3
RSAT 131 Practical Aspects of Athletic
Training 2
RSAT 326 Recognition and Evaluation
of Athletic Injuries 4
RSAT 327 Prevention and Management of
Athletic Injuries 3
RSAT 335 Therapeutic Modalities 5
RSAT 345 Emergency Care of Athletic
Injuries 3
RSAT 360 Therapeutic Exercise 5
RSAT 420 Admin. of Athletic Training 3
Required Related Courses
BIOS 170,
171 Intro to Zoology 10
CHEM 121,
122,123 Principles of Chemistry 12 or
CHEM 151,
152,153 Fund. of Chemistry 15
PESS 105 Conditioning and Organic
Efficiency 2
PESS 106 Intro to Human Movement 2
Even if your mathematics placement exam result is MATH 263 (which means that you have demonstrated quantitative skills competence sufficient to meet the Tier I requirement), you must complete one of the following:
MATH 113 Algebra 5 MATH 115 Precalculus 5 MATH 163A Intro to Calculus 4 MATH 263A Analytic Geometry & Calculus 4
Physical Education and Sport Sciences
Physical Education and Sport Sciences includes three major areas of specialization: physical education with an emphasis on teaching PreK-Grade 12, exercise physiology, and sport industry.In order to be granted a degree in either physical education or sport sciences, you must be a declared major for at least one academic year (three quarters) immediately before graduation. No more than three quarter hours of credit in each of the following courses will count toward the 192 hours needed for graduation:
BIOS 392 Topics in Zoology and/or BIOS 492 MUS 244A Marching Band PED 123 Conditioning and Weight Training PESS 418A Instructional Experience
Physical Education
Major code BS8106
A major in physical education prepares you to teach physical education from prekindergarten through grade twelve (PreK-12 teaching license). You must meet the criteria for selective admission to and retention in teacher education as established by the College of Education (see Admission to Professional Education in the College of Education section for further information). To graduate and receive your teaching license in this major, you must complete all College of Education requirements in addition to program requirements. Upon completion of the program and after passing the Praxis II exam, you are eligible for a provisional teaching license in physical education. You will be granted a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education upon successful completion of all requirements.Because of changing state standards and the process needed to obtain approval from both the Ohio Department of Education for the overall curriculum and the Ohio University Curriculum Council for new and changes in existing courses, the program listed below is preliminary. The listing is to provide you with a general overview of the types of courses that you might expect in this curriculum; however, it is not finalized. If you plan to pursue this major, you need to see the Physical Education and Sport Sciences Coordinator within the School of Recreation and Sport Sciences or Student Services Office in the College of Health and Human Services, Grosvenor Hall 002 for an updated list of requirements.
Required General Education Courses
Ohio requirements for teacher licensure state that you must complete a general studies program that include the arts, communications, history, literature, mathematics, philosophy, sciences and the social sciences. In addition, the general studies curriculum should incorporate multicultural and global perspectives. You should work closely with your faculty advisor to select courses that would fulfill both Ohio University's General Education Requirements (see the Graduation Requirements section) and the requirements for teacher licensure.Specific Tier II course requirements that you must fulfill are
BIOL 101 Principles of Biology 5 or
BIOS 103 Human Biology 5
HLTH 202 Health Sciences and Lifestyle
Changes 4
PSY 101 General Psychology 5
In addition, you must complete INCO 103 Fundamentals of Public Speaking before you can apply for admission into Professional Education in the College of Education. Sport Science Requirements
PESS 105 Conditioning and Organic
Efficiency 2
PESS 106 Intro to Human Movement 2
HLTH 204 Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs 4
HLTH 227 First Aid 3
CS 120 Computer Literacy 4
Additional courses are being developed or revised.
Physical Education Pedagogy Core
These courses are being developed or revised.Physical Education Required Courses
BIOS 302 Human Anatomy 6
HCCF 160 Intro to Child Development 4
PESS 212 Intro to Coaching 3
PESS 302 Biomechanics 4
PESS 333 Adapted Physical Educ. 4
PESS 345 Intro to Exer. Physiology 4
PESS 404 History and Principles
of Physical Education 4
PESS 405 Motor Learning 4
PESS 409 Tests and Measurements 4
Select one of the following aquatic courses:
PESS 104 Intermediate Swimming 2
PESS 218 Lifeguard Training 2
PESS 220 Water Safety for Instructors 2
Required Professional Education Courses
The following three courses are to be taken together as a block:EDCI 200 Learning, Human Growth, and
Development 6
EDCI 201 Characteristics of Learners
with Exceptionalities 3
EDCI 202 Field Exp. in Typical and
Exceptional Student Development 2
EDCI 203 Technological Applications
in Education 4
EDCI 301 Educ. and Cultural Diversity 3
EDCI 371A
or B Instr. Adapt. for Learners
with Exceptionalities and
Diverse Needs 4
EDCI 400 School, Society, and the
Professional Educator 4
EDPL 461,
463 Student Teaching 1
EDPL 465 Student Teaching Seminar 3
EDSE 351 Instructional Process and
Curriculum 5
EDSE 420,
420L Teaching of Reading and Lab 5
Adapted Physical Education Validation
This validation can be attached to an already existing physical education certificate (elementary, secondary, or combination) or special education certificate. The validation provides an opportunity for individuals already working in physical education or special education to develop the skills necessary to work with handicapped students and other professionals concerned with this population.Note:This validation is for teachers who hold one of the two requisite teaching certificates. All requirements listed must be completed on or before June 15, 2002. The last date that the Ohio Department of Education will grant this validation will be September 2, 2002.
PESS 104 Intermediate Swimming 2 or
PESS 218 Life Guard Training 2 or
PESS 220 Water Safety Instructors 2
PESS 105 Cond. for Activities
and Organic Efficiency 2
PESS 273 Movement Education and Fund.
Skills 3
PESS 333 Adapted Physical Education 4
PESS 434 Field Experience in Adapted
Physical Ed. 2
PESS 480 Methods in Adapted Physical
Ed.: Analysis and Desc. 3
PESS 485 Perceptual Motor 3
Select 8 hours from:
PESS 116 Social Forms of Dance 2
PESS 117 Folk and Square Dance 2
PESS 221B Badminton 1
PESS 222 Tumbling and Modern Gymnastics 2
PESS 223 Track and Field 2
PESS 224A Racquetball 1
PESS 262B Soccer 1
PESS 263A Basketball 1
PESS 263B Volleyball 1
REC 108 Technical Climbing and Rappelling 1
REC 112 Backpacking 1
REC 291 Outdoor Pursuits 3
Exercise Physiology
Major code BS8122
The Sport Sciences-Exercise Physiology option can be used to fulfill most of the School of Physical Therapy's prerequisites for admission.Sport Sciences Core Courses
ANTH 101 Intro to Cultural Anthropology 5
HLTH 204 Alcohol, Tobacco,and Other Drugs 4
HLTH 227 First Aid 3
PESS Skills Classes 10-14
INCO 103 Fund. of Public Speaking 4
PESS 105 Cond. for Activity and
Organic Efficiency 2
PESS 106 Intro to Human Movement 2
PESS 261 Sport Sciences Practicum 1
PESS 273 Movement Education and Fund.
Skills 3 or
PESS 274 Sport and Game Skills in Elem.
School Children 3 or
PESS 275 Elem. School Rhythm and Dance 3
PESS 390 Safety Education 4
PESS 404 History and Principles of
Physical Ed. 4
PSY 101 General Psychology 5
PSY 120 Elem. Statistical Reasoning 4 or
PSY 221* Statistics for Beh. Sciences 5
PSY 233 Psychology of Personality 4
Note: Professional attire is required for all PESS lab courses and courses with lab components. * Required for admission to the School of Physical Therapy.
Required Related Courses
BIOL 101 Principles of Biology or BIOS 170, 171,172, 173 Intro to Zoology 14 BIOS 302 Human Anatomy for Nonmajors 6 BIOS 345, 346 Human Physiology and Lab 7 CHEM 121, 122,123 Principles of Chemistry 12 or CHEM 151, 152,153 Fund. of Chemistry 15 HCFN 128 Intro to Nutrition 4 PESS 302 Biomechanics 4 PESS 405 Motor Learning 4 PESS 414, 415 Physiology of Exercise and Lab 7 PESS 416 Resistance Training 3 PESS 417 Exercise Prescription 4 PHYS 201, 202 Intro to Physics 10If your mathematics placement exam result is lower MATH 263, you must complete one of the following:
MATH 113 Algebra 5 MATH 115 Precalculus 5 MATH 163A Intro to Calculus 4 MATH 263A Calculus 4
Sport Industry
Major code BS8123
Sport Sciences Core Courses
ANTH 101 Intro to Cultural Anthropology 5
HLTH 204 Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs 4
HLTH 227 First Aid 3
PESS Skills Classes 10-14
INCO 103 Fund. of Public Speaking 4
PESS 105 Cond. for Activity and Organic
Efficiency 2
PESS 106 Intro to Human Movement 2
PESS 261 Sport Sciences Practicum 1
PESS 273 Movement Education and
Fund. Skills 3 or
PESS 274 Sport and Game Skills in Elem.
School Children 3 or
PESS 275 Elem. School Rhythm and Dance
PESS 390 Safety Education 4
PESS 404 History and Principles of
Physical Ed. 4
PESS 406 Organization and Admin.
of Physical Ed. 4
PSY 101 General Psychology 5
PSY 120 Elem. Statistical Reasoning 4 or
PSY 221 Statistics for Beh. Sciences 5
PSY 233 Psychology of Personality 4
Note: Professional attire is required for all PESS lab courses and courses with lab components. Required Related Courses
ACCT 101 Financial Accounting 4
CS 120 Computer Science Survey 4
ECON 103 Principles of Microeconomics 4
MGT 200 Intro to Management 4
PESS 313 Sport Club Management 3
PESS 325 Human Dynamics of Coaching 3
PESS 412 Sport Governance and Ethics 3
PSY 310 Motivation 4 or
PSY 332 Abnormal Psychology 4
PSY 336 Social Psychology 4
SOC 233 Sociology of Sport 4
Select one of the following four courses:
PESS 213 Youth Sports 3
PESS 400 Women and Sport 3
PESS 408 Black Athlete and American Sport 3
PESS 411 The Olympic Movement 3
Select 3 courses from the following:
AAS 440 The Black Child 4
BUSL 255 Law and Society 4
BUSL 465 Law of Sports 4
INCO 205 Group Discussion 4
INCO 206 Comm. in Interpersonal Relations 4
INCO 304 Principles and Techniques
of Interviewing 4
MKT 444 Consumer Behavior 4
MKT 450 Mgt. of Promotion 4
SOC 211 Crowd and Mass Behavior 4
SOC 363 Juvenile Delinquency 4
SOC 470 Sex Roles and Inequality 4
Recreation Studies
The coursework is designed to prepare you in the basic recreation core and allow you to concentrate in adventure recreation, camping, outdoor education, recreation management, therapeutic recreation, or special interests. After successfully completing the requirements, you will be awarded the Bachelor of Science in Recreation Studies.The curriculum prepares you to assume positions in city recreation and park departments, state and federal government agencies, youth service agencies, industrial agencies, religious organizations, camping, commercial or institutional recreation programs, or administration.
Adventure Recreation
Major code BS8113
This option focuses upon planning, conducting, and administering high adventure and wilderness skills programs. You may qualify for positions with various wilderness and survival schools, outdoor leadership programs, expedition outfitters, and commercial enterprises in high adventure activities. Career opportunities are also increasing in programs involving juvenile offenders in both public and private agencies.Health and Sport Sciences
(Select 20 hrs)HLTH 202 Health Sciences and Lifestyle
Choices 4
HLTH 204 Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco 4
HLTH 205 AIDS Education and Prevention 4
HLTH 227* First Aid 3
HLTH 228 CPR 1
HLTH 327 Instructor's First Aid 3
HLTH 328 Instructor CPR 3
PESS 115 Rhythmics 2
PESS 218 Life Guard Training 2
PESS 220 Water Safety for Instructors 3
PESS 339 Football Officiating 3
PESS 340 Basketball Officiating 3
PESS 341 Baseball Officiating 3
PESS 390* Safety Education 4
REC 290* Rec 3
REC 381* Administration of Recreational
Sports 4
Professional Recreation Core
(Select 50 hrs)REC 200* Intro to Leisure 2
REC 201 Recreation for Individuals
with Disabilities 4
REC 236 Field Experience in Recreation 1-3
REC 250 Recreation Leadership 3
REC 310* Program Planning and
Facilities for Rec. 5
REC 314 Camping 4
REC 315 Outdoor Education and Recreation 4
REC 336* Field Experience in Recreation 3
REC 345 Leadership 2
REC 403 History of Recreation 3
REC 440* Internship 16
REC 449* Administration of Recreation 4
Recreation Tool Courses
(Select 18 hrs)PESS 213 Youth and Sports 3
PESS 273 Movement Education and Fund.
Skills 3
PESS 274 Sport and Game Skills for
Elem. School Children 3
REC 240 Taxidermy 2
REC 241 Taxidermy II 2
REC 251* Crafts for Recreation Programs 3
Or select any course from ART, CA 150, DANC, MUS, THAR
Physical Education or Recreation Activities
Select 9 courses from any REC 100-level course (except 199) or PED course.Professional Courses
Select a minimum of 35 hours from:
PBIO 225 Flowers 4
PBIO 303 Medicinal Plants of Ohio 3
GEOL 215 Environ. Geology 4
GEOL 231 Water and Pollution 4
GEOL 330 Principles of Geomorphology 5
GEOL 434 Geological Applications
of Remote Sensing 4
REC 101* Orienteering 1
REC 102* Advanced Orienteering 1
REC 105 Whitewater Rafting 1
REC 106 Hunting 1
REC 107 Trap Shooting 1
REC 108 Technical Climbing 1
REC 111 Cross Country Skiing 1
REC 112 Backpacking 1
REC 113 Canoeing 1
REC 114 Kayaking 1
REC 115 Ropes 1
REC 116 Rescue Techniques 1
REC 117 Primitive Construction 1
REC 291 Outdoor Pursuits 3
REC 311* Expedition Management 3
REC 312* Medical Emergency Response 3
REC 390* Wilderness Survival 3
REC 475* Adventure Programming 3
SOC 201 Contemporary Social Problems 4
SOC 210 Intro to Social Psychology 4
SOC 260 American Criminal Justice 4
SOC 361 Deviant Behavior 4
SOC 363 Juvenile Delinquency 4
SOC 466 Penology 4
SW 101 Intro to Social Welfare and
Social Work 3
* - Required Outdoor Education and Camping
Major code BS8108
This option focuses upon planning, conducting, and administering outdoor recreation programs, with special emphasis available for school-oriented programs and resident camping. You may qualify for positions as an interpretive naturalist, outdoor education resource person, camp director, visitor information center director, or supervisor of outdoor recreation programs in federal, state, or local agencies.Health and Sport Sciences
(Select 20 hrs)HLTH 202 Health Sciences and Lifestyle
Choices 4
HLTH 204 Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco 4
HLTH 205 AIDS Education and Prevention 4
HLTH 227* First Aid 3
HLTH 228 CPR 1
HLTH 327 Instructor's First Aid 3
HLTH 328 Instructor CPR 3
PESS 115 Rhythmics 2
PESS 218 Life Guard Training 2
PESS 220 Water Safety for Instructors 3
PESS 339 Football Officiating 3
PESS 340 Basketball Officiating 3
PESS 341 Baseball Officiating 3
PESS 390* Safety Education 4
REC 290* Rec 3
REC 381* Administration of Recreational
Sports 4
Professional Recreation Core
(Select 50 hrs)REC 200* Intro to Leisure 2
REC 201 Recreation for Individuals
with Disabilities 4
REC 236 Field Experience in Recreation 1-3
REC 250 Recreation Leadership 3
REC 310* Program Planning and Facilities
for Rec. 5
REC 314 Camping 4
REC 315 Outdoor Education and Recreation 4
REC 336* Field Experience in Recreation 3
REC 345 Camp Leadership 2
REC 403 History of Recreation 3
REC 440* Internship 16
REC 449* Administration of Recreation 4
Recreation Tool Courses
(Select 18 hrs)PESS 223 Youth and Sports 3
PESS 273 Movement Education and Fund.
Skills 3
PESS 274 Sport and Game Skills for Elem.
School Children 3
PESS 313 Sport Club Management 3
REC 240 Taxidermy 2
REC 241 Taxidermy II 2
REC 251* Crafts for Recreation Programs 3
Or select any course from ART, CA 150, DANC, MUS, THAR
Physical Education or Recreation Activities
Select 9 courses from any REC 100-level course (except 199) or PED course.
Professional Courses
Select a minimum of 35 hours from:
ASTR 100 Survey of Astronomy 4 BIOS 170 Intro to Zoology 5 BIOS 435 Entomology 6 BIOS 475 Sociobiology 3 or PBIO 425 Plant Ecology 5 GEOG 101 Elements of Physical Geography 5 or GEOL 215 Environ. Geology 4 GEOG 260 Maps 4 GEOL 101 Intro to Geology 5 GEOL 211 Intro to Oceanography 4 GEOL 221 Earth and Life History 4 GEOL 231 Water and Pollution 4 GEOL 315 Mineralogy 5 GEOL 320 Rocks 3 PBIO 102 Plant Biology 5 PBIO 103 Plants and People 4 PBIO 225 Flowers 4 PBIO 247 Vegetation of North America 4 PBIO 303 Medicinal Plants of Ohio 3 PBIO 311 Biology and Human Affairs 4 PBIO 426 Physiological Plant Ecology 5 PSY 275 Educational Psychology 4 REC 101 Orienteering 1 REC 102 Advanced Orienteering 1 REC 103 Survival I 1* - Required
Recreation Management
Major code BS8109
This option focuses upon the administration of recreation programs and qualifies you for positions with public recreation, voluntary agencies, resident institutions, and camp administration.Health and Sport Sciences
(Select 20 hrs)HLTH 202 Health Sciences and Lifestyle
Choices 4
HLTH 204 Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco 4
HLTH 205 AIDS Education and Prevention 4
HLTH 227* First Aid 3
HLTH 228 CPR 1
HLTH 327 Instructor's First Aid 3
HLTH 328 Instructor CPR 3
PESS 115 Rhythmics 2
PESS 218 Life Guard Training 2
PESS 220 Water Safety for Instructors 3
PESS 339 Football Officiating 3
PESS 340 Basketball Officiating 3
PESS 341 Baseball Officiating 3
PESS 390* Safety Education 4
REC 290* Rec 3
REC 381* Administration of Recreational
Sports 4
Professional Recreation Core
(Select 50 hrs)REC 200* Intro to Leisure 2
REC 201 Recreation for Individuals
with Disabilities 4
REC 236 Field Experience in Recreation 1-3
REC 250 Recreation Leadership 3
REC 310* Program Planning and Facilities
for Rec. 5
REC 314 Camping 4
REC 315 Outdoor Education and Recreation 4
REC 336* Field Experience in Recreation 3
REC 345 Camp Leadership 2
REC 403 History of Recreation 3
REC 440* Internship 16
REC 449* Administration of Recreation 4
Recreation Tool Courses
(Select 18 hrs)PESS 213 Youth and Sports 3
PESS 273 Movement Education and Fund.
Skills 3
PESS 274 Sport and Game Skills for
Elem. School Children 3
REC 240 Taxidermy 2
REC 241 Taxidermy II 2
REC 251* Crafts for Recreation Programs 3
Or select any course from ART, CA 150, DANC, MUS, THAR Physical Education or Recreation Activities
Select 9 courses from any REC 100-level course (except 199) or PED course.Professional Courses
Select a minimum of 35 hours from:ACCT 101 Financial Accounting 4
BUSL 255 Law and Society 4
BUSL 465 Law of Sports 4
CS 120* Computer Science Survey 4 or
CS 309* Microcomputer Appl. 4 or
MIS 100* Intro to Microcomputers 3
CS 220 Intro to Computing 5
ECON 103 Principles of Microeconomics 4
HRM 420 Human Resource Management 4
HRM 425 Labor Relations 4
HRM 460 Human Resource Policy,
Planning, and Info. Sys. 4
JOUR 105 Intro to Mass Communication 4
JOUR 221 Graphics of Communication 5
JOUR 231 News Reporting 4
JOUR 250 Principles of Advertising 4
JOUR 471 Public Relations Principles 5
MGT 200 Intro to Management 4
MGT 300 Management 4
MGT 340 Organizational Behavior -
Micro Perspective 4
MGT 428 Nonindustrial Labor Relations 4
MGT 450 Managing Health Care
Organizations 4
MKT 202 Marketing Principles 4
PESS 313 Sport Club Management 3
REC 311 Expedition Management 3
* - Required Special Interests
Major code BS8110
This option focuses upon individualized programs designed to meet unique career goals and will qualify you for extremely specialized positions in recreation and recreation-related fields. This option is not available if you can meet your career goals through one of the existing courses of study.The special interests concentration consists of your selecting, in consultation with an assigned advisor from the recreation studies faculty, a 35-hour course of study directed toward your particular goals. Your course of study must be approved by the faculty. A copy of your program will be filed with the recreation studies coordinator and assistant dean, College of Health and Human Services. Health and Sport Sciences
(Select 20 hrs)
HLTH 202 Health Sciences and Lifestyle Choices 4 HLTH 204 Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs 4 HLTH 205 AIDS Education and Prevention 4 HLTH 227* First Aid 3 HLTH 228 CPR 1 HLTH 327 Instructor�s First Aid 3 HLTH 328 Instructor CPR 3 PESS 115 Rhythmics 2 PESS 218 Life Guard Training 2 PESS 220 Water Safety for Instructors 3 PESS 339 Football Officiating 3 PESS 340 Basketball Officiating 3 PESS 341 Baseball Officiating 3 PESS 390* Safety Education 4 REC 290* Rec 3 REC 381* Admin. of Rec. Sports 4
Professional Recreation Core
(Select 50 hrs)REC 200* Intro to Leisure 2 REC 201 Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities 4 REC 236 Field Experience in Recreation 1-3 REC 250 Recreation Leadership 3 REC 310* Program Planning and Facilities for Rec. 5 REC 314 Camping 4 REC 315 Outdoor Education and Recreation 4 REC 336* Field Experience in Recreation 3 REC 345 Camp Leadership 2 REC 403 History of Recreation 3 REC 440* Internship 16 REC 449* Administration of Recreation 4
Recreation Tool Courses (Select 18 hrs)
PESS 213 Youth and Sports 3 PESS 273 Movement Education and Fund. Skills 3 PESS 274 Sport and Game Skills for Elem. School Children 3 PESS 313 Sport Club Management 3 REC 240 Taxidermy 2 REC 241 Taxidermy II 2 REC 251* Crafts for Rec. Programs 3Or select any course from ART, CA 150, DANC, MUS, THAR
Physical Education or Recreation Activities
Select 9 courses from any REC 100-level course (except 199) or PED course.Professional Courses
In consultation with your advisor, select a minimum of 35 hours.*Required
Therapeutic Recreation
Major code BS8104
This option focuses upon planning, conducting, and administering recreation programs serving the ill, disabled, aging, and disadvantaged in institutional and community settings. You may qualify for a position serving people with disabilities in the areas of emotional illness, mental retardation, physically handicapped, or aging. Career opportunities are also increasing rapidly in penal and correctional settings and community programs serving the culturally/socially disadvantaged.Note: If you select this option, you should maintain frequent contact with your therapeutic recreation advisor in order to meet requirements for eligibility to sit for the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification examination.
Health and Sport Sciences
(Select 20 hrs)HLTH 202 Health Sciences and Lifestyle Choices 4 HLTH 204 Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs 4 HLTH 205 AIDS Education and Prevention 4 HLTH 227* First Aid 3 HLTH 228 CPR 1 HLTH 230* Medical Terminology for Health Administrators 4 HLTH 327 Instructor�s First Aid 3 HLTH 328 Instructor CPR 3 PESS 115 Rhythmics 2 PESS 218 Life Guard Training 2 PESS 220 Water Safety for Instructors 3 PESS 339 Football Officiating 3 PESS 340 Basketball Officiating 3 PESS 341 Baseball Officiating 3 PESS 390* Safety Education 4 REC 290 Rec 3 REC 381* Administration of Recreational Sports 4Professional Recreation Core
(Select 50 hrs)REC 200* Intro to Leisure 2 REC 201 Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities 4 REC 236 Field Experience in Recreation 1-3 REC 250 Recreation Leadership 3 REC 310* Program Planning and Facilities for Rec. 5 REC 314 Camping 4 REC 315 Outdoor Education and Recreation 4 REC 336* Field Experience in Recreation 3 REC 345 Camp Leadership 2 REC 403 History of Recreation 3 REC 440* Internship 16 REC 449* Administration of Recreation 4Recreation Tool Courses
(Select 18 hrs)PESS 213 Youth and Sports 3 PESS 273 Movement Education and Fund. Skills 3 PESS 274 Sport and Game Skills for Elem. School Children 3 PESS 313 Sport Club Management 3 REC 240 Taxidermy 2 REC 241 Taxidermy II 2 REC 251* Crafts for Recreation Programs 3Or select any course from ART, CA 150, DANC, MUS, THAR
Physical Education or Recreation Activities
Select 9 courses from any REC 100-level course (except 199) or PED course.
Required Professional Courses
REC 199* Intro to Therapeutic Recreation Services 3 REC 301* Leisure Education and Facilitation Techniques 4 REC 376* Principles and Practices of Therapeutic Rec. 3 REC 470* Comp. P REC 471* Specific Program Planning and Evaluation 3 REC 472* Professional Issues in Therapeutic Recreation 4 BIOS 302* Human Anatomy 6 or BIOS 301* Human AnatomyNote: BIOL 101 Principles of Biology, BIOS 103 Human Biology, or BIOS 170 Intro to Zoology is prerequisite to BIOS 302 or 301.Select a minimum of 9 hours:
EDSP 270 Classroom Mgt. of Children w/Behavioral Problems 3 EDSP 271 Intro to Ed. of Except. Children and Youth 4 EDSP 378 Principles of Work for Persons with Disabilities 3 EDSP 400 Nature and Needs of SBH 3 EDSP 477 Comm. w/Parents and Professionals in Special Ed. 4 HCCF 160 Intro to Child Dev. 4 or PSY 273 Child and Adolescent Psychology HLTH 413 Health Aspects of Aging 4 HSS 378 Sign Language 4 MUS 181 Intro to Music Therapy 3 PESS 302 Biomechanics 4 or BIOS 352 Biomechanics PESS 333 Adapted Physical Education 4 PESS 485 Perceptual Motor Development in Children 3 PSY 332 Abnormal Psychology 4 PSY 376 Psychological Disorders of Childhood 4 REC 214 Camping for Special Populations 2 REC 377 Admin. of Activities for Therapeutic Recreation 3 REC 430 Principles of Therapeutic Rec. for MR 3 REC 460 Understanding Play 3 SOC 334 Sociology of Aging 4 SOC 361 Deviant Behavior 4 SOC 363 Juvenile Delinquency 4*Required
Minor in Recreation
Minor code OR8109
Select 35 hours from:REC 199 Intro to Therapeutic Recreation 3 REC 200 Intro to Leisure 2 REC 201 Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities 4 REC 250 Recreation Leadership 3 REC 251 Art and Nature Crafts 3 REC 310 Program Planning and Facilities 5 REC 314 Camping 4 REC 315 Outdoor Education and Outdoor Rec. 4 REC 345 Camp Leadership 2 REC 376 Therapeutic Recreation 4 REC 403 History of Recreation 3 REC 449 Community Recreation 4 REC 475 Adventure Programming 3
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