Recreation Courses

REC 100 INTRODUCTION TO RECREATION
This course provides an overview of the sports and recreation manage-ment industry. Basic management principles as applied to sports and recreation and career opportunities in these fields are examined. Three credit hours. Offered Fall semester (d); offered Fall semester in even numbered years (e).

REC 245 SPORTS PROMOTION
A theoretical and practical approach to sports promotion based on modern public relations principles. Promotional techniques for amateur, scholastic, professional and commercial sports will be highlighted. The course is useful for Media/Communications and Sports Management majors and for all others interested in sports. Three credit hours. Prerequisite: MCO 140. Offered as needed.

REC 300 PRINCIPLES OF SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT
An in-depth study of the management, marketing, legal and human resource aspects of the sports and recreation industries. This course also examines the external and internal environments of sports and recreation organizations and how the strategic management process is utilized in the organization. Three credit hours. Prerequisites: REC 100, MGT 110, and MKT 120. Offered Spring semester in even numbered years (d & e).

REC 325 ISSUES IN SPORTS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT
Students will be exposed to current issues facing sports and recreation administration. Issues will be presented via current readings, case studies, class discussions and guest speakers. Various social factors, institutions, processes and systems will be examined in relationship to sports and recreation businesses. Three credit hours. Prerequisites: MCO 140, HHS 301 and REC 300. Offered Spring semester in odd numbered years (d & e).

REC 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN RECREATION AND PARKS MANAGEMENT