Recreation & Sport in Communities, Parks & Schools, Minor

Recreation & Sport in Communities, Parks & Schools
Minor

Quick Facts

Location

Main Campus (Tucson)

Program Format

In Person, Online

This minor explores the power of recreation and sport to enhance quality of life, instill meaningful social values, and create opportunities for healthy development in people of all ages. Coursework will build applied programming and administration skills, as well as examine the theory and socio-cultural context of recreation and sport, including issues of access and equity. Students with this minor are equipped to provide quality, inclusive, accessible leisure experiences in a wide variety of settings.

Rec Info Session
 

Graduate with a personal philosophy of recreation and leisure.
Study important administration principles for public and nonprofit agencies.
Learn and apply knowledge about event planning and programming.
Careers

This minor can help prepare you for further studies and careers in:

  • Coaching
  • Recreation programming
  • Park management
  • Youth sports administration
  • Campus recreation
Sample Courses

This 18-unit minor requires a minimum of 9 upper division (300-400 level) units. Through this program, you will take courses from top scholars in a variety of subjects, including:

  • SRL 353*: Recreation and Leisure in Contemporary Society
  • SRL 354*: Administration in Recreation, Community, & Non-Profit Organizations
  • SRL 355*: Planning Community Events and Recreation Programs
  • SRL 356:  Sports, Adolescents, and School
  • SRL 201:  Using Physical Activity to Explore the Human Body

*Indicates required course

Internship

Gain hands-on experience and training in actual service in a business or government establishment. Students may complete multiple internships worth a varying amount of credit. Up to 6 internship credits may be used toward the completion of this minor.

If you are interested in pursuing academic credit for an internship, please reach out to Dr. Xingxing Wu to begin the process.

 

How to Declare a Recreation & Sport in Communities, Parks & Schools Minor

Please complete the Information Session to declare this minor. For more information, contact Matt Ostermeyer, Xingxing Wu, or Mark Jenks. 

Email Matt Ostermeyer

Email Xingxing Wu

Email Mark Jenks