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CONCENTRATION OVERVIEW The Park and Recreation Management Concentration provides instruction and training in the planning, organization, leadership and management of Park and Recreation agencies and programs. Students can choose from two tracks within the major; recreation administration or outdoor leadership. This flexibility allows students to tailor their educational experience to meet their career goals. Students are also given the opportunity to employ theories learned in the classroom in practical settings through the internship program. Students can work in a variety of fields such as community recreation, state/national parks, military recreation, or the outdoor recreation industry. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: General Education Core Requirements (41 Credit Hours) Major Core Requirements (32 hours) - PHED 1130 - Fitness for Life (2 hrs)
- PHED 2XXX - Lifetime Activity course (1 hr)
- SALM 3210 - Practicum I in Sport and Leisure Management (1 hr)
- SALM 3211 - Practicum II in Sport and Leisure Management (1 hr)
- SALM 3220 - Facility and Event Management (3 hrs)
- SALM 4210 - Legal Issues & Risk Management in Sport & Leisure Management (3 hrs)
- SALM 4215 - Social Psychology of Sport and Leisure (3 hrs)
- SALM 4225 - Management of Sport and Leisure Activities (3 hrs)
- SALM 4250 - Internship in Sport and Leisure Management (12 hrs)
- PUBH 2030 - First Aid and Emergency Care (3 hrs)
Park and Recreation Management Concentration Requirements (18 hours) - SALM 3100 - Introduction to Leisure Services (3 hrs)
- SALM 3105 - Programming and Leadership (3 hrs)
- SALM 3110 - Interpretation of Cultural and Natural Resources (3 hrs)
- SALM 3117 - Recreation for Special Populations (3 hrs)
- SALM 3120 - Outdoor Recreation Skills (3 hrs)
- SALM 3130 - Natural Resources Management (3 hrs)
Tracks: Choose either the Recreation Administration or Outdoor Leadership track Recreation Administration (9 Hours) - SALM 3225 - Marketing Strategies and Public Relations (3 hrs)
- ACCT 2010 - Principles of Accounting (3 hrs)
- PSCI 2610 - Introduction to Public Administration (3 hrs)
Outdoor Leadership (9 hours) - ENVH 3010 - Human Ecology & Environmental Education (3 hrs)
- GEOG 3040 - Conservation & Natural Resources (3 hrs)
- SCED 4020 - Wildlife Conservation (3 hrs)
Required Electives (Choose 15 hours from the following courses) - PHED 2420 - Lifeguarding (2 hrs)
- PHED 2430 - Water Safety Instruction (3 hrs)
- PEXS 3095 - Teaching Sports Skills (3 hrs)
- PEXS 4001 - Teaching Sports Skills II (3 hrs)
- PEXS 4150 - Special Olympics Coaching (3 hrs)
- SALM 3115 - Wilderness First Responder (3 hrs)
- SALM 3125 - Camp Leadership (3 hrs)
- SALM 4105 - Commercial Recreation & Tourism (3 hrs)
- SALM 4127 - Rocky Mountain Experience (3 hrs)
- SALM 4117/8/9 - Outdoor Leadership (3 hrs)
- SALM 4107 - Alpine Tower Leadership (3 hrs)
- SALM 4137 - Wilderness Education Stewardship (3 hrs)
- MKTG 3200 - Principles of Marketing (3 hrs)
- PSYC 4320 - Abnormal Psychology (3 hrs)
- ARTA 2200 - Basic Photography (3 hrs)
- URBS 4087 - Recreation & Tourism Planning (3 hrs)
- ASTR 1010 - Astronomy I (3 hrs)
Free Electives (5 hours) Total Hours Required for Degree = 120 View these important documents: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Students successfully matriculating may declare sport and leisure management as a major. PROGRAM INFORMATION For more information please contact the Undergraduate Park and Recreation Management Program Coordinator:
Dr. T. Jason Davis
Department of Kinesiology, Leisure and Sport Sciences
Box 70654
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN 37614-1701
Telephone: (423) 439-5358
Fax: (423) 439-5383
E-mail: davistj@etsu.edu FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Various forms of financial assistance are available through the Office of Financial Aid, information may be found at http://www.etsu.edu/finaid/. In addition, student assistant positions may be available within the Department of Kinesiology, Leisure and Sport Sciences.
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