Bachelor of Arts – Sport, Fitness and Recreation Management

A student must complete the Essential Studies requirements, the following core requirements, and one of the options listed below. Consultation with an advisor is recommended to help plan the sequencing of classes.

Essential Studies
Core Requirements
HPER 234INTRODUCTION TO SPORT AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT3
HPER 333LEADERSHIP IN RECREATION3
HPER 335ADMINISTRATION OF SPORT AND RECREATION3
HPER 337RECREATION FOR DIVERSE POPULATIONS3
HPER 437LEGAL ASPECTS OF SPORTS AND RECREATION3
HPER 449EVENT AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT3
Select one of the following options:32-39
Total Credits50-57

Athletic Administration Option

Core Requirements18
ACTG 241ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES I3
BIS 332DECISION SUPPORT FOR MANAGERS3
CA 330CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND MEDIATION3
CA 350APPLIED PUBLIC RELATIONS: CONCEPTS & PRACTICES-INTERMEDIATE STUDIES IN PR3
ECON 232MICROECONOMICS3
FIN 330PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE3
HPER 237ETHICAL ISSUES IN SPORT3
HPER 343DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN SPORT3
HPER 491INTERNSHIP IN ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION 13
MKTG 231PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING3
MKTG 336PROMOTIONS AND ADVERTISING3
CAP 469MSPORTS REPORTERS3
Total Credits54
1

Requires a Prerequisite

Athletic Training Preparation Option

Core Requirements18
BIOL 132MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY2
HPER 134INTRODUCTION TO ATHLETIC TRAINING3
HPER 232APPLIED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 3
HPER 332SAFETY AND FIRST AID2
HPER 336FITNESS EVAL & EXERCISE PRESCR 23
HPER 429MOTOR MOVEMENT3
HPER 433ADVANCED ATHLETIC TRAINING3
HPER 439BIOMECHANICS OF SPORTS 23
HPER 440PREVENTION & CARE/ATHLETIC INJ3
HPER 454PRINCIPLES OF PERSONAL TRAINING3
HPER 457RESEARCH METHODS AND EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE2
MATH 232APPLIED STATISTICS3
PSYC 131INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES3
Total Credits54
2

Requires a Prerequisite

Students interested in entering into graduate programs in Athletic Training must consult with their advisor to select necessary pre-requisite courses.

Coaching Option

Core Requirements18
FCS 447NUTRITION FOR SPORT & WELLNESS3
HPER 220THEORY AND PSYCHOLOGY OF COACHING3
HPER 232APPLIED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 3
HPER 332SAFETY AND FIRST AID2
HPER 336FITNESS EVAL & EXERCISE PRESCR 33
HPER 439BIOMECHANICS OF SPORTS 33
HPER 440PREVENTION & CARE/ATHLETIC INJ3
HPER 453SPORTS OFFICIATING 33
HPER 456ESSENTIALS OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 33
HPER 494TECHNIQUES OF COACHING I 33
HPER 495TECHNIQUES OF COACHING II 33
HPER 496INTERNSHIP IN COACHING 33
MKTG 231PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING3
Total Credits56
3

Requires a Prerequisite.

 

Community and Adventure Recreation Option

Core Requirements18
AGRI 235INTRODUCTION TO WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT3
GEOS 137ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY3
HPER 102SHOOTING ACTIVITIES3
HPER 120OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES3
HPER 221RECREATION PROGRAMMING3
HPER 332SAFETY AND FIRST AID2
HPER 436ADVENTURE BASED LEARNING3
HPER 440PREVENTION & CARE/ATHLETIC INJ3
HPER 442AQUATICS AND WATER SAFETY3
HPER 492INTERNSHIP IN COMMUNITY AND ADVENTURE RECREATION 43
MKTG 231PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING3
Total Credits50
4

Requires a Prerequisite

Fitness and Wellness Option

Core Requirements18
HPER 108FITNESS ACTIVITIES3
HPER 232APPLIED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 3
HPER 233PERSONAL HEALTH/WELLNESS3
HPER 332SAFETY AND FIRST AID2
HPER 342GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTION3
HPER 439BIOMECHANICS OF SPORTS 53
HPER 440PREVENTION & CARE/ATHLETIC INJ3
HPER 442AQUATICS AND WATER SAFETY3
HPER 454PRINCIPLES OF PERSONAL TRAINING3
HPER 493INTERNSHIP IN FITNESS AND WELLNESS 53
FCS 247NUTRITION3
FCS 417LIFESPAN WELLNESS3
FCS 447NUTRITION FOR SPORT & WELLNESS3
Total Credits56
5

Requires a Prerequisite.

Note: Students interested in entering graduate programs or seeking certification in a specialized area should consult an advisor to determine additional courses necessary to meet the pre-requisites required for entry into graduate programs. 

Strength and Conditioning Option 

The Strength and Conditioning option within the Sport, Fitness and Recreation Management degree is a nationally accredited program by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Students who complete the Sports, Fitness and Recreation Management/Strength and Conditioning degree will be prepared to take the Strength and Conditioning certification exam administered by the NSCA.

Core Requirements18
BIOL 121HUMAN BIOLOGY2
BIOL 121LHUMAN BIOLOGY LABORATORY1
FCS 447NUTRITION FOR SPORT & WELLNESS3
HPER 204TRAINING METHODS3
HPER 220THEORY AND PSYCHOLOGY OF COACHING3
HPER 232APPLIED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 3
HPER 332SAFETY AND FIRST AID2
HPER 336FITNESS EVAL & EXERCISE PRESCR 63
HPER 340PRACTICUM IN STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 63
HPER 429MOTOR MOVEMENT3
HPER 439BIOMECHANICS OF SPORTS 63
HPER 440PREVENTION & CARE/ATHLETIC INJ3
HPER 456ESSENTIALS OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 63
HPER 499INTERNSHIP IN STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 63
Total Credits56
6

Requires a Prerequisite.