PROPOSAL FOR CHANGE IN PROGRAM
UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Wilmington, NC 28403
Type of program change proposed (check all that apply)
X
Establishment, dissolution, division, or consolidation of academic departments
or other degree-granting entities
Establishment, dissolution, or revision of academic degrees, including majors,
minors, and certificate programs
Policies for maximum and minimum hours required for majors, minors, and
certificates
Total number of hours required for graduation 
University-wide competency requirements (other than basic studies, oral
communication intensive, or computer competency)
Course prefixes
Curricular conflicts between schools and/or colleges
Other general curricular policies which have total university impact
Description of proposed program change:
Development of a New Option, Recreational Sport Leadership, with in the Parks and Recreation
Management major in the Department of Health and Applied Human Sciences. This option is
being developed to meet the growing professional needs and career opportunities in the area of
recreational sports management, Additionally, the option has a strong focus on campus
recreation which will support service learning and employment opportunities for students in
UNCW’s Campus Recreation program. Four new courses (REC 392 Organization and
Leadership of Recreational Sports REC, 393 Campus Recreation and Sports Administration,
REC 394 Recreational Sports and Fitness Facility Operation, and REC 395 Instructional
Methods in Recreation Sports) are being proposed for this option (they have been taught as trial
courses for the last two semesters). Faculty are in place to teach these courses and advise
students in this option. No new resources are required.
List of attached documents for review:
 Proposal for Undergraduate Curriculum Change form
 Parks and Recreation Management changes to degree for catalogue
Signature of Department Chairperson:
Signature of Dean:
Action of the University Curriculum Committee:
Date:
Date:
Signature of the UCC Chairperson:
UCC Approved: 4/01
Date: