Recreation Management Major (B.S.)

Major code BS8193*

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.

*This program was previously BS8177 which awarded the Bachelor of Science in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. Pending Board of Trustees approval (anticipated June 2024), the new program code will be BS8193 and will award the Bachelor of Science effective the 2024-25 catalog year.

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

University-wide 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 university-wide requirements, please review the Graduation Requirements – University-wide 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
RSP 2750 - Inclusive Recreation, Physical Activity, and Sport 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 Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 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

Elective Recreational Sport Courses Requirement

Complete 3 of the following courses:

PAW 1000 - Exercise and Conditioning Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1001 - Aerobic Conditioning Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1002 - Circuit Training Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1003 - Weight Training Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1004 - Jogging Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1005 - Yoga Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1006 - Pilates Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1007 - Dance Fitness Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1008 - Indoor Cycling Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1010 - Fitness Walking Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1100 - Basketball Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1101 - Lacrosse Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1102 - Softball Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1103 - Fundamentals of Volleyball Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1104 - Ultimate Frisbee Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1106 - Ice Hockey Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1108 - Soccer Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1109 - Flag Football Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1110 - Team Handball Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1111 - Field Hockey Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1114 - Jokgu Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1115 - Futsal Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1116 - Spikeball Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1200 - Fundamentals of Racquetball Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1201 - Fundamentals of Tennis Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1202 - Fundamentals of Golf Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1203 - Badminton Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1206 - Bowling Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1208 - Archery Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1209 - Fundamentals of Ice Skating Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1213 - Fundamentals of Karate Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1214 - Fundamentals of Tae Kwon Do Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1219 - Disc Golf Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1220 - Trail Running Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1300 - Aqua Aerobics Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1301 - Fundamentals of Swimming Credit Hours: 1
PAW 1302 - Fundamentals Swim Conditioning Credit Hours: 1

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.