The Sports and Fitness Management program prepares students for successful careers in the recreation and leisure management field. Students who successfully complete the program will have the skills to work in various recreation agencies. The student will be able to maintain, manage, supervise facilities and staff, supervise sports programs and coordinate special events. Graduates of the program will have an understanding of the process for planning and designing recreational facilities.
Education: A high school diploma or its equivalent is required for admission.
Age: 16 years or older
Placement: Achievement of appropriate scores on the college's placement test or submission of acceptable SAT or ACT scores.Provisional Admission accepted.
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|
| GENERAL CORE COURSES | |
ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Business Communications Essentials: A Skills Approach to English, ISBN 978-0-13-253971-5, $156.47
2570 | 3 |
MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems.Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, formula manipulation, technical applications, and basic statistics.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Applied Basic Mathematics, ISBN 0-321691822, $202.24
- RECOMMENDED: TI-30XIIS calculator, $15
2635 | 3 |
EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today*s rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills, job acquisition skills and communication, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Your Career: How to Make it Happen, ISBN 978-11-111-572-31-0, $95.54
2560 | 2 |
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | |
COMP 1000 Introduction to Computer Literacy Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology, the Windows environment, Internet and email, word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, and presentation software.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Guidelines for Microsoft Office, ISBN 978-0763867485, $128.72
2403 | 3 |
RELM 2010 Intro to Sports & Fit Mgt This course will provide the student with an understanding of the sociological, philosophical, economical and historical aspects of recreation and leisure.This course will also provide an introduction to recreation as a profession and investigate contemporary issues in recreation and leisure.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Management, ISBN 978-0-7360-5781-3, $68
2717 | 3 |
RELM 2020 Rec Leadership & Supervision This course provides theories and techniques in leadership, group dynamics, and personnel management as they relate to programming and staff supervision in recreation agencies,.Emphasis is on personnel management techniques, including job analysis, recruitment and career development.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Leadership in Leisure Services: Making a Difference, ISBN 978-1-892132-69-7, $79
2718 | 3 |
RELM 2030 Sports & Fit Facility Mgmt & Design This course provides students with learning experiences in the administrative tasks of planning and designing new recreational facilities, and renovating and maintaining existing recreational and leisure facilities.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Managing Sports Facilities, ISBN 978-0-7360-8290-7, $89
2719 | 3 |
RELM 2040 Program Planning in Sports & Fit This course provides practical knowledge and experiences in the essential elements and design concepts of program planning.Emphasis is placed on student involvement in planning and directing programs for diverse populations in a variety of settings.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Leisure Program Planning & Delivery, ISBN 978-0-7360-5733-2, $72
2720 | 3 |
| RELM 2050 Sports & Fit Mgmt Internship This course will provide the student with practical experience under the supervision of a professional recreation agency.The experience will allow the student to test the practical application of theories of Recreation and Leisure Management under the guidance and supervision of a recreational agency professional.
Required textbooks and materials:
2725 | 2 |
| XXXX xxxx Occupational Electives 4228 | 24 |
| XXXX xxxx Sport Electives 4268 | 4 |
| SPORT ELECTIVES COURSES | |
RELM 2042 Beginning Tennis This course provides students with the basic knowledge, techniques, and skills for tennis which prepares them to participate in an activity which promotes a healthy and active lifestyle.
Required textbooks and materials:
2721 | 2 |
RELM 2043 Weight Training This course provides students with the basic knowledge, techniques and skills for weight training which prepares them to participate in an activity which promotes healthy and active lifestyles.
Required textbooks and materials:
2722 | 2 |
RELM 2045 Beginning Golf This course provides students with the basic knowledge, techniques and skills which prepares them to participate in an activity which promotes a healthy and active lifestyle.
Required textbooks and materials:
2723 | 2 |
RELM 2046 Volleyball This course provides students with the basic knowledge, techniques and skills which prepares them to participate in an activity which promotes a healthy and active lifestyle.
Required textbooks and materials:
2724 | 2 |
| *53 minimum semester hour credits required for graduation | |
