Recreation Management Major (B.S.P.R.L.S.)

Major code BS8177

Patton College of Education
Recreation, Sport Pedagogy and Consumer Sciences
Patton Hall 202
Athens, OH 45701
740.593.4400
education@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/education/recreation-sport-pedagogy-consumer-sciences/recreation-management

Bruce Martin, contact person
martinc2@ohio.edu

Program Overview

As the parks, recreation and leisure services industry continues to grow, there is a growing need for parks, recreation and leisure services professionals who can meet the leadership and management needs of agencies and organizations in the industry. The Recreation Management major is designed to teach students the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to pursue a variety of career opportunities in the industry. Students majoring in Recreation Management complete coursework in the following content areas: recreation programming, festival and special event operations, recreation administration, planning and operating recreation areas and facilities, fundraising and sponsorship development, inclusive recreation, among others. In addition to completing courses specific to the major, students must also earn a minor or certificate that complements their academic and career goals. Examples of complementary minors and certificates that students often choose include: Festival, Event & Entertainment Management; Outdoor Recreation & Education; Ecotourism; Coaching; Fine Arts related minors and certificates; and Business related minors and certificates.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Change of Program Policy

No selective or limited admission requirements.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Upon completion of the degree, students should qualify for direct leadership, supervisory, and administrative positions in the parks, recreation, and leisure services industry. Graduates of the program are positioned to pursue careers in municipal, State and federal parks and recreation agencies, commercial recreation and tourism, non-profit recreation, campus recreation, festival and event planning, and more.

Requirements

Universitywide Graduation Requirements

Ohio University requires the completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours for the conferral of a bachelor’s degree. This program can be completed within that 120-hour requirement. For more information on the minimum hours requirement and other universitywide requirements, please review the Graduation Requirements – Universitywide page.

Required Core Courses

Complete the following courses:

REC 2010 - Introduction to Parks, Recreation & Leisure Credit Hours: 3
REC 2150 - Outdoor Recreation and Education Credit Hours: 3
REC 2750 - Inclusive Recreation Credit Hours: 3
REC 3050 - Recreation Areas and Facilities Management Credit Hours: 3
REC 3100 - Recreation Programming Credit Hours: 3
REC 3490 - Recreation Administration Credit Hours: 3
REC 4450 - Research and Evaluation Methods in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Credit Hours: 3
REC 4600 - Concepts and Issues in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies Credit Hours: 3
REC 4910 - Internship in Recreation Credit Hours: 12
RSP 4100 - Professional Development Seminar Credit Hours: 3

Recreation Management Elective Courses

Complete 15 credit hours from the following courses:

COED 2120 - Introduction to Coaching Credit Hours: 3
COED 2130 - Youth and Sports Credit Hours: 3
REC 3150 - Administration of Aquatic Facilities Credit Hours: 3
REC 3460 - Parks & Protected Areas Management Credit Hours: 3
REC 3550 - Principles of Ecotourism Credit Hours: 3
REC 3630 - Festival and Special Event Operations for Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services Credit Hours: 3
REC 4210 - Principles of Aging, Physical Activity, and Recreation Credit Hours: 3
REC 4220 - Culture and Diversity in Recreation and Leisure Credit Hours: 3
REC 4430 - Marketing for Recreation and Leisure Services Credit Hours: 3
REC 4630 - Fundraising and Sponsorship Development for Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services Credit Hours: 3
RHT 3410 - Principles of Tourism Credit Hours: 3
SASM 4010 - Advanced Sport Event Management Credit Hours: 3

Minor/Certificate Program

Students must complete a minor or certificate program (15 - 24 hours) to complete requirements of the degree. The minor or certificate should be chosen in consultation with the student’s academic advisor and should complement the student’s academic and career goals.