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Bachelor of of Science in Recreation

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
Social Science / Human Culture Electives 6 crs    
PS133 General Psychology   Any General Electives 23 crs
PS153 Developmental Psychology   Total Elective Credits 36 crs
Total Liberal Arts Credits 15 crs *These electives must be chosen outside the discipline of Recreation and Health & Wellness  

 

RECREATION MINORS

CORPORATE / RECREATION FITNESS REQUIREMENTS THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
Nutrition Electives 4 crs REC213 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation 3 crs
HW373 Exercise Physiology 3 crs REC233 Processes & Techniques in TR 3 crs
HW3082 Introduction to Biomechanics 2 crs REC323 TR for Physical Disabilities 3 crs
REC203 Introduction to Fitness 3 crs REC333 Program Design and Evaluation in TR 3 crs
HW393 / BI393 Kinesiology 3 crs REC343 Current Trends and Issues in TR 3 crs
HW343 Fitness Measurements & Prescriptions 3 crs TR363 TR for People with Mental Developmental Disabilities 3 crs
Corporate / Recreation Fitness Credits 18 crs Therapeutic Recreation Requirements

(see p. 71 for additional coursework for Certification in Therapeutic Recreation) 

18 crs


 

Link to Corporate / Rec Minor Checklist Link to Therapeutic Recreation Minor Checklist

 

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