California State University, Long Beach
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies
Certificate Program
in
Administration of Campus Recreation & Student Services
Campus Recreation and Student Services is a growing field in elementary, secondary
and higher education as it relates to the co-curricular programs offered in support of
the educational program both in public and private institutions.
This Certificate will enhance professional development in the area of
Student Services such as:
Athletic Programs
New Student Orientation
Student Life, Organizations & Activities
Student Leadership & Development
Student Unions
Residential Life
Student Community Volunteer Programs
Intramural and Recreation Sports
Campus Services such as:
Conference Scheduling
Special Event Planning
Alumni Relations
NIRSA Certification
This certificate program is also designed to prepare the student for the Certified
Recreational Sports Specialist (CRSS) exam offered by NIRSA. The purpose of this
exam is to give individuals the necessary knowledge required for entry level positions
in the field. The courses offered will prepare the student for the certificate
examination.
Course Requirements
Required Courses to include the following (24 –27 units)
REC 321
Recreation Leadership
REC 322
Recreation Sports Management
REC 324
REC 325
REC 341
REC 421
REC 427
REC 498
Campus Recreation Services
Advanced Program/Event Mgmt.
Evaluation and Research
Supervisory & Admin. Practices
Legal Aspects of Leisure Services
Internship (3-6 units)
Remaining 6 units are electives that must be taken with the approval of the advisor of
the certificate program.
They may include:
REC 423
REC 425
REC 428
Facility Design and Operations
Financing and Leisure services
Mgmt. of Nonprofit & Volunteer
Services
KPE 335
Historical/Cultural Foundations
of Sports in America
KPE 363
Fitness for Living
KPE 380
Principals and Organizational
Mgmt. Of Secondary School P.E.
KPE 476
P.E. for Element. School Teachers
HDEV458 Managing Organizational Culture
Job Opportunities
There are numerous entry-level positions in thousands of educational institutions
throughout the United States. These institutions support recreational sport programs
that serve millions of students, faculty and staff. In some settings, the demand for
qualified Campus Recreation Specialists far exceeds the supply.
Listed below are some of the setting in which Campus Recreational Sports and
Student Services specialists may find work:
Alumni Relations
Athletic & Campus Recreation Departments
Aquatics/Pool Operations & Programs
Campus Outreach, Marketing/Public Relations
Community ServiceVolunteer Programs
Facilities Operations & Equipment
Fitness Center Operations
Fitness Training/Wellness/Group Fitness
Intramural Sports/Recreational Sports Programs
Outdoor Recreation
Residential Life
Student Services/Student Activities
Student Unions
Youth Recreation Services Specialist
Professional Internships Opportunities
Through the many contacts with CSULB Recreation and Leisure Studies Alumni, the
Department has established an excellent internship program. Some of the educational
institutions offering
internships are: CSU Long Beach and Fullerton; University of Southern California;
University of California at Irvine and Los Angeles; Loyola Marymount University;
Marymount College, Cypress College, State of California Correctional Facilities; Long
Beach Unified School District.
Professional Organizations
There are several professional organizations associated with the field of Campus
Recreation and Student Services Programs. Several of these organizations sponsor
national and regional conferences once a year which students may attend and access
a data to receive information on the current job opportunities.
ACPA
acpa.org American College Personnel Association
ACU-I
acui.org Association of College Unions - International
CIF
cifstate.org California Interscholastic Athletic Federation
NACA
naca.org National Association of Campus Activities
NASPA
www.naspa.org National Association of Student Personnel
Administrators
NCAA ncaa.org National Collegiate Athletic Association
NIRSA
nirsa.org National Intramural Recreational Sports Association - also see
bluefishjobs.com