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.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Studies | ||
| Core Requirements | ||
| HPER 234 | INTRODUCTION TO SPORT AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| HPER 333 | LEADERSHIP IN RECREATION 1 | 3 |
| HPER 335 | ADMINISTRATION OF SPORT AND RECREATION | 3 |
| HPER 337 | RECREATION FOR DIVERSE POPULATIONS | 3 |
| HPER 437 | LEGAL ASPECTS OF SPORTS AND RECREATION | 3 |
| HPER 440 | PREVENTION & CARE/ATHLETIC INJ | 3 |
| HPER 449 | EVENT AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| HPER 490 | INTERNSHIP IN HPER | 3 |
| MKTG 231 | PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING | 3 |
| Select one of the following options: | 23-30 | |
| Total Credits | 50-57 | |
| 1 | Requires a Prerequisite. |
Athletic Training Preparation Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 27 | |
| FCS 447 | NUTRITION FOR SPORT & WELLNESS | 3 |
| HPER 134 | INTRO TO ATHLETIC TRAINING | 1 |
| HPER 232 | APPLIED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY | 3 |
| HPER 332 | SAFETY AND FIRST AID | 2 |
| HPER 336 | FITNESS EVAL & EXERCISE PRESCR 1 | 3 |
| HPER 429 | MOTOR MOVEMENT | 3 |
| HPER 439 | BIOMECHANICS OF SPORTS 1 | 3 |
| HPER 442 | AQUATICS AND WATER SAFETY | 3 |
| HPER 454 | PRINCIPLES OF PERSONAL TRAINING | 3 |
| MATH 232 | APPLIED STATISTICS | 3 |
| PSYC 131 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES | 3 |
| Total Credits | 57 | |
Students interested in entering into graduate programs in Athletic Training must consult with their advisor to select necessary pre-requisite courses.
Community and Adventure Recreation Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 27 | |
| AGRI 235 | INTRODUCTION TO WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| GEOS 137 | ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY | 3 |
| HPER 102 | SHOOTING ACTIVITIES | 3 |
| HPER 120 | OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES | 3 |
| HPER 221 | RECREATION PROGRAMMING | 3 |
| HPER 332 | SAFETY AND FIRST AID | 2 |
| HPER 442 | AQUATICS AND WATER SAFETY | 3 |
| HPER 436 | ADVENTURE BASED LEARNING | 3 |
| Total Credits | 50 | |
Fitness and Wellness Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 27 | |
| HPER 108 | FITNESS ACTIVITIES | 3 |
| HPER 232 | APPLIED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY | 3 |
| HPER 233 | PERSONAL HEALTH/WELLNESS | 3 |
| HPER 332 | SAFETY AND FIRST AID | 2 |
| HPER 342 | GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTION | 3 |
| HPER 439 | BIOMECHANICS OF SPORTS 2 | 3 |
| HPER 442 | AQUATICS AND WATER SAFETY | 3 |
| HPER 454 | PRINCIPLES OF PERSONAL TRAINING | 3 |
| FCS 247 | NUTRITION | 3 |
| FCS 417 | LIFESPAN WELLNESS | 3 |
| Total Credits | 56 | |
| 2 | 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.
Sport Leadership Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 27 | |
| FCS 447 | NUTRITION FOR SPORT & WELLNESS | 3 |
| HPER 220 | THEORY AND PSYCHOLOGY OF COACHING | 3 |
| HPER 232 | APPLIED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY | 3 |
| HPER 332 | SAFETY AND FIRST AID | 2 |
| HPER 336 | FITNESS EVAL & EXERCISE PRESCR 3 | 3 |
| HPER 439 | BIOMECHANICS OF SPORTS 3 | 3 |
| HPER 453 | SPORTS OFFICIATING 3 | 3 |
| HPER 456 | ESSENTIALS OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING | 3 |
| HPER 494 | TECHNIQUES OF COACHING I 3 | 3 |
| HPER 495 | TECHNIQUES OF COACHING II 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 56 | |
| 3 | Requires a Prerequisite. |
Strength and Conditioning Option
The Strength and Conditioning option within the Sport, Fitness and Recreation Management degree is a nationally recognized program by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Students who complete the Sports, Fitness and Recreation Management/Strength and Conditioning degree must take the Strength and Conditioning certification exam administered by the NSCA.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 27 | |
| BIOL 121 | HUMAN BIOLOGY | 2 |
| BIOL 121L | HUMAN BIOLOGY LABORATORY | 1 |
| FCS 447 | NUTRITION FOR SPORT & WELLNESS | 3 |
| HPER 204 | TRAINING METHODS | 3 |
| HPER 220 | THEORY AND PSYCHOLOGY OF COACHING | 3 |
| HPER 232 | APPLIED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY | 3 |
| HPER 336 | FITNESS EVAL & EXERCISE PRESCR 4 | 3 |
| HPER 340 | PRACTICUM IN STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING | 3 |
| HPER 429 | MOTOR MOVEMENT 4 | 3 |
| HPER 439 | BIOMECHANICS OF SPORTS | 3 |
| HPER 456 | ESSENTIALS OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING | 3 |
| Total Credits | 57 | |
Footnotes
4 Requires a Prerequisite