REQUIREMENTS FOR B.A DEGREE IN
RECREATION, SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
2011-2012 CATALOG
I. CORE CLASSES (40 hours)
REC 265
Introduction to Parks and Recreation (3)
REC 270
Program Planning and Evaluation (3)
REC 348
Practicum in Parks and Recreation Services (3)
Satisfies Applied Learning Requirement
REC 359
Research & Evaluation in Recreation (3)
Satisfies Computer Competency Requirement
REC 375
Leadership & Mgt. of Parks and Rec. Services (3)
REC 380
Marketing for Recreation Services (3)
Satisfies Oral Communication Competency Requirement
REC 390
Pre-Internship Seminar (1)
REC 440
Risk Mgt. and Liability in Rec. Services (3)
REC 450
Conflict Management in Rec. Services (3)
REC 475
Advanced Human Resource Management (3)
REC 498
Internship in Parks and Rec. Service (12)
II. Choose one Option area A, B or C:
A. Tourism and Commercial Recreation Option (21 hours)
REC 351
Travel and Tourism (3)
REC 352
Commercial Rec. and Tourism (3)
REC 353
Resort and Spa Management (3)
REC 381
Event Management (3)
REC 430
Managing Leisure Service Quality (3)
Plus six (6) additional hours of support courses approved by advisor
B. Public and Non-Profit Recreation Option (21 hours)
REC 303
Inclusive Recreation Services (3)
REC 392
Org. and Mgmt. of Rec. Sports (3)
REC 394
Rec. Sports & Fitness Operation (3)
REC 430
Managing Leisure Service Quality(3)
Plus nine (9) additional hours of support courses approved by advisor
C. Recreational Sport Leadership Option (21 hours)
REC 303
Inclusive Recreation Services (3)
REC 392
Org. and Mgmt. of Rec. Sports (3)
REC 393
Campus Recreation & Sports Leadership (3)
REC 394
Rec. Sports & Fitness Operation (3)
REC 395
Instructional Methods in Rec. Sport (3)
HEA 201
First Aid and Safety (3)
Plus three (3) additional hours of support courses approved by advisor
Possible support courses:
Any REC course not required by your choice of option area
REC 366: Coastal Recreation Resource Management
REC 492: Budgeting and Finance in Recreation
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
School of Health and Applied Human Sciences
Bachelor of Arts Degree
With concentrations in:
Tourism and Commercial Recreation
Public and Non-Profit Recreation
Recreational Sport Leadership
Public/Non-Profit
Dr. Jim Herstine, Associate Professor
herstinej@uncw.edu
Tourism and Commercial Recreation:
Dr. Nancy Hritz, Associate Professor
hritzn@uncw.edu
Recreational Sport Leadership:
Dr. Laura Spivey, Lecturer
spiveyl@uncw.edu
Internship Coordinator:
Mr. Jeffery Nix, Lecturer
nixj@uncw.edu
PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT
The Curriculum in Recreation, Sport Leadership and Tourism Management
prepares students for management of a diversity of recreation, sport, and
travel and tourism settings and for graduate study. The Program is also
NRPA/AALR accredited by the Council on Accreditation. Within the major,
there are three areas of concentration in which a Bachelor of Arts Degree
can be obtained: Travel and Commercial Recreation, Public and Non-Profit
Recreation and Recreational Sport
Leadership.
HIGHLIGHTS
The Curriculum in Recreation, Sport Leadership and Tourism Management
is based not only on classroom experience, but also provides students with
significant experiential education. The Recreation, Sport Leadership and
Tourism Management Program focuses on developing student competencies in administration, budgeting, communications, event and program
planning, conflict resolution, facility and human resource management,
marketing and leadership. As a student you will find yourself being directly
and personally involved with planning special events, programming
activities for youth and adults, creating business and marketing plans,
developing organizational briefs, designing
marketing material, and much more. Career
opportunities include employment with
resorts, hotels/resorts and spas, theme
parks, convention and visitor bureaus,
private recreation clubs, travel agencies,
restaurants, retail companies, boys’ and
girls’ clubs, cruise ships, nonprofit community organizations, by parks and
recreation departments operated by county and municipal governments;
employment by state agencies; employment
by the federal government; and in aquatic
settings and many more.
STUDY ABROAD
The faculty often offers summer study
abroad experiences. Course topics have
included environmental management, cruise
line management, and cultural/heritage
tourism. Students have visited countries such as Italy, Greece, Turkey,
France, Scotland, Germany and Wales.
For More Program Information:
http://www.uncw.edu/hahs/ParkRecManagement.html
POTENTIAL JOBS WITH THIS DEGREE
Resort and Hotel Positions
Special Event Manager
Athletic Coordinator
Tour Guide/Manager
Director of Campus Recreation
Professional Consultant
Cruise Ship Staff
Church Recreation Leader
Recreation Specialist at a YMCA
Director of Planning and Facilities
Convention and Meeting Planning
Commercial Recreation Marketing
Golf Course Manager
Parks and Recreation Manager
RECREATION MAJORS ASSOCIATION
The Recreation Majors Association is a student organization open to all
recreation, sport leadership and tourism management majors.
It serves as a valuable
way to let recreation
majors meet other
recreation majors—
networking,
socializing, serving, and
having fun are just a few
of RMA’s objectives.
DERRICK G.S. DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP AND
FUNDRAISER
The Davis scholarship is awarded each
year to a rising senior for academic
excellence and demonstrated leadership
and potential in the industry. To help
fund the scholarship, the Davis Tricycle Relays are held on campus annually.
Students, faculty and the community race around the clock tower for prizes.