Presentation College offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation. This program offers all students an opportunity to develop skills and knowledge that are vital in developing a personal, lifetime wellness concept. The primary objective is for individuals to develop a life-span involvement in physical activity and health-related behaviors.
The curriculum is designed to ensure that students have the disciplinary knowledge and professional skills necessary for the development of strategies and programs that promote healthy lifestyles. The Recreation program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in therapeutic recreation, fitness, wellness, and health promotion programs in corporate, business, resort or community settings. After completing the program, students may choose to become certified in various health professions. They may also choose to earn a graduate degree in a health-related field.
Admission
Application for acceptance into the Recreation degree
program may be made at the end of the semester in which the
students are enrolled in REC103.
| REC103 Introduction to Recreation | 3 crs | REC313 Recreational Facility Design and Management | 3 crs |
| REC112/HW112 First Aid / Emergency Care | 2 crs | REC353 Recreational Leadership | 3 crs |
| REC223 Recreational Programming | 3 crs | REC413 Senior Seminar in Recreation | 3 crs |
| REC303 Organization and
Administration of Recreation |
3 crs | REC496 Recreation Internship | 6 crs |
| MINOR: (minimum of one Recreation minor) | 3 crs | BS Recreation Credits | 26 crs |
| Select from Therapeutic Recreation or Corporate Recreation / Fitness |
GENERAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS
| EN113 College Composition I | 3 crs | Humanities / Aesthetics Core | 3 crs |
| EN133 College Composition II | 3 crs | RS 123 Christian Tradition or RS233 Catholicism | 3 crs |
| MA133 College Algebra / MA243 Statistics |
3 crs | RS283 Christian Ethics | 3 crs |
| CT233 Comm Skills I: Interpersonal Comm | 3 crs | GE111 College Experience | 1 cr |
| BI173 Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 crs | Technology Competency | |
| BL171 A & P I Lab | 1 cr | ||
| Social Science/Human Culture Core | 3 crs | Total General Education Credits | 29 crs |
| LIBERAL ARTS TRACK REQUIREMENTS | ELECTIVES |
| Humanities / Aesthetics Electives | 9 crs | *Restricted Electives | 9 crs |
| PS133 General Psychology | 3 crs | Any General Electives | 27 crs |
| PS153 Developmental Psychology | 3 crs | Total Elective Credits | 36 crs |
| Total Liberal Arts Credits | 15 crs | *These electives must be chosen outside the discipline of Health & Wellness |
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