Recreation Management
| Major: 5469 First Term: 2011 Summer II Final Term: Current Award: CCL Total Credits: 39-47 CIPS Code: 31.0101 | Initiating College: Scottsdale Community College Program Availability: Shared by: MC, SC Occupational Area: Human Services / Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies Instructional Council: Exercise Science, Health and Physical Education, Recreation and Wellness (32) GPA: 2.00 |
Detailed Program Information | |
Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Recreation Management is designed to prepare students with entry level skills for the expanding field of recreation. The program provides a foundation for the positive application of play, recreation, and leisure across the life span. Through classroom and experiential learning activities, students gain knowledge of and practical experience in the programming and delivery of recreation services, and develop communication, group facilitation, management and leadership skills. Participation in recreation activity courses equips students with the technical skills necessary to plan, lead and facilitate safe outdoor recreation adventures and programs.
Consumer Program Costs and Career Information: MC, SC
Program Notes:
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better required for all courses within the program.
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates any module.
Consumer Program Costs and Career Information: MC, SC
Program Notes:
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better required for all courses within the program.
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates any module.
| Required Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits: 33-41 | |||
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR | ||
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) | 3 | |
| COM100 | Introduction to Human Communications (3)OR | ||
| COM110 | Interpersonal Communication (3) | 3 | |
| HES154 | First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(3) OR | ||
| REC240 | Wilderness First Responder (3) | 3 | |
| MGT101 | Techniques of Supervision (3) OR | ||
| MGT126 | Customer Service Skills and Strategies (3) OR | ||
| MGT175 | Business Organization and Management (3) | 3 | |
| REC120 | Leisure and the Quality of Life (3) OR | ||
| REC160 | Leisure and Society (3) | 3 | |
| REC150AB | Outdoor Adventure Skills | 3 | |
| REC210 | Leisure Delivery Systems | 3 | |
| REC230 | Programming of Recreation Services (3) OR | ||
| HRM145 | Events Management (3) | 3 | |
| REC250 | Recreation Leadership | 3 | |
| REC282AA | Volunteerism for Recreation: A Service Learning Experience (1) OR | ||
| REC282AB | Volunteerism for Recreation: A Service Learning Experience (2) OR | ||
| REC282AC | Volunteerism for Recreation: A Service Learning Experience (3) | 1-3 | |
| REC296WA | Cooperative Education (1) OR | ||
| REC296WB | Cooperative Education (2) OR | ||
| REC296WC | Cooperative Education (3) OR | ||
| REC298AA | Special Projects (1) OR | ||
| REC298AB | Special Projects (2) OR | ||
| REC298AC | Special Projects (3) | 1-3 | |
| Physical/Recreational Activities | 4-8 | ||
| Students must select four (4) different activities from the following list: | |||
| REC155++ | Any recreational activity modules not used to satisfy other required courses | ||
| PED+++++ | Any physical education activity modules | ||
| Restricted Electives | |||
| Credits: 6 | |||
| AIS113 | Proposal Writing | 3 | |
| ARH145 | History of American Indian Art | 3 | |
| COM263 | Elements of Intercultural Communication | 3 | |
| COM281 | Communication Activities | 1 | |
| CPD102AS | Conflict Resolution | 2 | |
| CPD103BL | Dynamics of Leadership (2) OR | ||
| LDR101 | Emerging Leaders I (2) | 2 | |
| EXS265++ | Theory of Coaching | 3 | |
| GBS120 | Workplace Communication Skills | 3 | |
| GBS205 | Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business | 3 | |
| GCU221 | Arizona Geography | 3 | |
| HES100 | Healthful Living | 3 | |
| HIS105 | Arizona History | 3 | |
| HIS106 | Southwest History | 3 | |
| HRM110 | Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management | 3 | |
| PSY230 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 | |
| Program Competencies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Use computer software and hardware to perform basic computer operations and applications. (BPC110, CIS105) | ||
| 2 | Demonstrate effective oral communication skills in public, small group and interpersonal settings. (COM100, COM110) | ||
| 3 | Apply first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED), in appropriate situations. (HES154, REC240) | ||
| 4 | Explain and demonstrate the basics of supervision in an organizational environment including planning, organizing, staffing, motivating and controlling. (MGT101, MGT126, MGT175) | ||
| 5 | Describe the conceptual foundations of play, recreation, and leisure through out the human life span. (REC120, REC160) | ||
| 6 | Identify and describe career opportunities in the field of recreation and leisure. (REC120, REC160) | ||
| 7 | Explain the "Leave No Trace" philosophy and practice it on all outdoor adventures. (REC150AB) | ||
| 8 | Describe the major factors involved in the delivery of leisure services in the private, commercial and independent sectors of a community. (REC210) | ||
| 9 | Describe ethical principles and professional practices, attitudes and behaviors required of workers in the delivery of leisure and recreation services. (REC210) | ||
| 10 | Describe and apply various operational strategies for planning, implementing and evaluating a recreational event or program. (HRM145, REC230) | ||
| 11 | Demonstrate group facilitation and leadership skills necessary for leading groups in various recreational activities, including working with differently-abled individuals. (REC250) | ||
| 12 | Apply academic studies to a recreation-based service learning project. (REC282AA, REC282AB, REC282AC) | ||
| 13. | Perform work-related duties in a recreational setting in a responsible and professional manner. (REC296WA, REC296WB, REC296WC) | ||
| 14 | Demonstrate the technical skills necessary to participate safely in recreational activities in a variety of environments. (PED+++++, REC155++) | ||
| 15 | Demonstrate the ability to do research and complete an independent study project related to recreation and leisure. (REC298AA, REC298AB, REC298AC) | ||
| 16 | Explain and utilize effective customer service attitudes and skills in the planning and delivery of recreational services. (MGT101, MGT126, MGT175) | ||
All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.