Recreation Administration Minor

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Program Coordinator/Contact
Paul Fokken, Coordinator
Department of Health and Nutritional Science
605-688-6163
E-mail: paul.fokken@sdstate.edu
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Program Information
A Recreation Administration minor is an interdisciplinary minor offered to any student and is strongly suggested for individuals pursuing studies in related areas of physical education or health. This minor may also be of particular interest to those pursuing summer/seasonal opportunities with municipal park and recreation agencies, state and national park agencies, Boys and Girls Clubs, and YMCA or YWCA’s. Contact the Recreation Administration Coordinator for details and to plan for this minor.

Course Delivery Format
The program coursework is delivered through lecture, laboratory, and field-based learning experiences.

Requirements for Recreation Administration Minor: 17-18 Credits

RECR 101 - Parks and Society
Credits: 3
or
PE 180 - Foundations of HPER/A (COM)
Credits: 2
RECR 260 - Fundamentals of Recreation Leadership
Credits: 3
RECR 360 - Recreation and Outdoor Programming
Credits: 3

Electives: 9

Select from the following list of courses.

PE 440 - Organization and Administration of HPER/Athletics (COM) Credits: 2
RECR 202-202L - Outdoor Recreation Resource Management and Lab Credits: 3
RECR 302 - Commercial Recreation and Tourism Credits: 3
RECR 342 - Recreational Sports Programs and Administration (COM) Credits: 3
RECR 362 - Recreation Across the Lifespan Credits: 3
RECR 410 - Current Issues in Recreation Credits: 3
RECR 415-515 - Recreation and Sport Facility Management Credits: 3
RECR 440 - Administration of Leisure Services (COM) Credits: 3