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
HPEHP 234INTRODUCTION TO SPORT AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT3
HPEHP 333LEADERSHIP IN SPORT AND RECREATION 3
HPEHP 335ADMINISTRATION OF SPORT AND RECREATION3
HPEHP 337RECREATION FOR DIVERSE POPULATIONS3
HPEHP 437LEGAL ASPECTS OF SPORTS AND RECREATION3
HPEHP 449EVENT AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT3
Select one of the following options:36-39
Total Credits54-57

Athletic Administration Option

Core Requirements18
ACTG 241ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES I3
BIS 332SPREADSHEET MODELING AND ANALYTICS3
CA 330CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND MEDIATION3
CA 350APPLIED PUBLIC RELATIONS: CONCEPTS & PRACTICES-INTERMEDIATE STUDIES IN PR3
ECON 232MICROECONOMICS3
FIN 330PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE3
HPEHP 237ETHICAL ISSUES IN SPORT3
HPEHP 343DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN SPORT3
HPEHP 469SPORTS REPORTERS3
HPEHP 490INTERNSHIP IN SPORT AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT 13
MKTG 231PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING3
MKTG 336PROMOTIONS AND ADVERTISING3
Total Credits54
1

Requires a Prerequisite

Athletic Training Preparation Option

Core Requirements18
FCS 247NUTRITION3
HPEHP 124FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY FOR HUMAN PERFORMANCE3
HPEHP 134INTRODUCTION TO ATHLETIC TRAINING3
HPEHP 232APPLIED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 3
HPEHP 332SAFETY AND FIRST AID3
HPEHP 336FITNESS EVALUATION AND EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION 23
HPEHP 429MOTOR MOVEMENT3
HPEHP 433ADVANCED ATHLETIC TRAINING 23
HPEHP 439BIOMECHANICS OF SPORTS 23
HPEHP 440PREVENTION AND CARE/ATHLETIC INJURIES3
HPEHP 454PRINCIPLES OF PERSONAL TRAINING3
HPEHP 457RESEARCH METHODS AND EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE 3
HPEHP 490INTERNSHIP IN SPORT AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT3
Total Credits57
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
HPEHP 124FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY FOR HUMAN PERFORMANCE3
HPEHP 220THEORY AND PSYCHOLOGY OF COACHING3
HPEHP 232APPLIED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 3
HPEHP 332SAFETY AND FIRST AID3
HPEHP 336FITNESS EVALUATION AND EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION 33
HPEHP 439BIOMECHANICS OF SPORTS 33
HPEHP 440PREVENTION AND CARE/ATHLETIC INJURIES3
HPEHP 453SPORTS OFFICIATING 33
HPEHP 456ESSENTIALS OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 33
HPEHP 457RESEARCH METHODS AND EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE3
HPEHP 494TECHNIQUES OF COACHING I 33
or HPEHP 495 TECHNIQUES OF COACHING II
HPEHP 490INTERNSHIP IN SPORT AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT 33
Total Credits57
3

Requires a Prerequisite.

 

Community and Adventure Recreation Option

Core Requirements18
AGRI 235INTRODUCTION TO WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT3
GEOS 137ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY3
HPEHP 102SHOOTING ACTIVITIES3
HPEHP 107INDIVIDUAL SPORT ACTIVITIES3
HPEHP 120OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES3
HPEHP 207TEAM SPORTS ACTIVITIES3
HPEHP 221RECREATION PROGRAMMING3
HPEHP 325TEACHING FUNDAMENTAL SPORTS SKILLS3
HPEHP 332SAFETY AND FIRST AID3
HPEHP 436ADVENTURE BASED LEARNING3
HPEHP 440PREVENTION AND CARE/ATHLETIC INJURIES3
HPEHP 442AQUATICS AND WATER SAFETY3
HPEHP 490INTERNSHIP IN SPORT AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT 43
Total Credits57
4

Requires a Prerequisite

Human Performance Option

Core Requirements18
HPEHP 124FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY FOR HUMAN PERFORMANCE3
HPEHP 204TRAINING METHODS3
HPEHP 232APPLIED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 3
HPEHP 233PERSONAL HEALTH/WELLNESS3
HPEHP 332SAFETY AND FIRST AID3
HPEHP 336FITNESS EVALUATION AND EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION 53
HPEHP 342GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTION3
HPEHP 439BIOMECHANICS OF SPORTS3
HPEHP 442AQUATICS AND WATER SAFETY3
HPEHP 454PRINCIPLES OF PERSONAL TRAINING3
HPEHP 457RESEARCH METHODS AND EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE3
HPEHP 490INTERNSHIP IN SPORT AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT 53
FCS 447NUTRITION FOR SPORT & WELLNESS3
Total Credits57
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
FCS 447NUTRITION FOR SPORT & WELLNESS3
HPEHP 124FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY FOR HUMAN PERFORMANCE3
HPEHP 204TRAINING METHODS3
HPEHP 220THEORY AND PSYCHOLOGY OF COACHING3
HPEHP 232APPLIED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 3
HPEHP 332SAFETY AND FIRST AID3
HPEHP 336FITNESS EVALUATION AND EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION 63
HPEHP 340PRACTICUM IN STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 63
HPEHP 429MOTOR MOVEMENT3
HPEHP 439BIOMECHANICS OF SPORTS 63
HPEHP 440PREVENTION AND CARE/ATHLETIC INJURIES3
HPEHP 456ESSENTIALS OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 63
HPEHP 499INTERNSHIP IN STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 63
Total Credits57
6

Requires a Prerequisite.