Recreation and Leisure Services, Recreation Administration Specialization, B.S.

Major in Recreation and Leisure Services

The major in Recreation and Leisure Services provides knowledge, skills, and experiences for students interested in preparing for positions in the recreation and leisure services profession. The major requires a general core accredited by NRPA which includes REC 3010 , REC 3380 , REC 3520 , REC 3530 , REC 3560 , REC 4540 , REC 4660 , REC 4890 , and REC 4900 /REC 4901 /REC 4902 (an extensive internship). Students may choose from three specializations: recreational therapy, outdoor recreation, or recreation administration. Students may choose to pursue a minor or advised electives of approximately 15 credit hours.

Recreation Administration Specialization

The recreation administration specialization offers preparation for careers with a variety of recreation and leisure services agencies. Potential opportunities include employment with public and municipal recreation departments, youth service providers, commercial and tourism agencies, and military recreation. Ongoing consultation with an advisor is essential.

Recommended Curriculum

Freshman

ENGL 1010 - Expository Writing 3 credit hours (Comm)
ENGL 1020 - Research and Argumentative Writing 3 credit hours (Comm)
Natural Sciences (2 prefixes) 8 credit hours
ECON 2410 - Principles of Economics, Macroeconomics 3 credit hours (Soc/Beh Sci)
PS 1005 - American Government and Politics 3 credit hours (Soc/Beh Sci) OR
PS 1010 - Foundations of Government 3 credit hours (Soc/Beh Sci)
COMM 2200 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 credit hours (Comm)
Humanities and/or Fine Arts 3 credit hours
REC 3010 - Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services 3 credit hours
Advised elective 1 credit hour

Subtotal: 30 Hours

Sophomore

ENGL 2020 - Themes in Literature and Culture 3 credit hours (Hum/FA) OR
ENGL 2030 - The Experience of Literature 3 credit hours (Hum/FA) OR
HUM 2610 - Foreign Literature in Translation 3 credit hours (Hum/FA)
Humanities and/or Fine Arts 3 credit hours
Mathematics 3 credit hours
REC 3380 - Introduction to Recreation for Persons with a Disability 3 credit hours
REC 3520 - Leadership and Group Processes in Recreation and Leisure Services 3 credit hours
REC 3530 - Program Planning in Recreation and Parks 3 credit hours
HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I 3 credit hours OR
HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II 3 credit hours OR
HIST 2030 - Tennessee History 3 credit hours
Advised electives 9 credit hours

Subtotal: 30 Hours

Junior

HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I 3 credit hours OR
HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II 3 credit hours OR
HIST 2030 - Tennessee History 3 credit hours
REC 3560 - Field Studies in Recreation and Parks 3 credit hours
REC 4550 - Business Applications in Leisure Services 3 credit hours
Advised electives 15 credit hours

6 hours from:

REC 4110 - Youth Sport Programming and Administration 3 credit hours
REC 4490 - Campus Recreation 3 credit hours
REC 3390 - Tourism and Commercial Recreation 3 credit hours

Subtotal: 30 Hours

Senior

REC 4540 - Organization and Administration of Recreation 3 credit hours
REC 4660 - Evaluation of Recreation and Leisure Services 3 credit hours
REC 4902 - Internship in Recreation 6 or 12 credit hours (12 credit hours required)
Advised electives 11 credit hours
REC 4890 - Pre-Internship Seminar 1 credit hour