Physical Activity and Recreation Programming Minor

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Physical Activity and Recreation Programming Minor Core

Program Directors
Heidi Henschel Pellett, EdD, physical education and school health
Dorothy Chase, PhD, recreation and tourism

Program Advisors
Debra D’Acquisto, MA, physical activity
Robert Perkins, EdD, recreation and tourism

This interdisciplinary physical activity and recreation programming minor is designed for students who want to instruct and direct activities in various settings, such as, parks and recreation, nonprofit organizations, cruise lines, resorts, and other active lifestyle organizations.

Admission Requirements
Applications are accepted throughout the academic year. To be admitted to the minor, all students must have a cumulative grade point average of a 2.75. For the application procedure, contact a program director in Physical Education and School Health or Recreation and Tourism to complete a specific application form. All courses in the minor require a grade of a C or higher.

Required Courses

PESH 341 - Characteristics of Effective Physical Education Teaching Credits: (3)
PESH 343 - Pedagogical Application of Teaching Styles and Systematic Reflection Credits: (3)
PESH 356 - Teaching Lifelong Physical Activity Pursuits Credits: (3)
PESH 456 - Facilitating and Leading Adventure Activities in the Schools Credits: (2)
RT 484 - Legal Liability and Risk Management Credits: (4)

Select from one of the following Credits: (3)

RT 222 - Recreation Programming and Activities Credits: (3)
OR Choose three (3) Physical Activity Courses from the following categories:

PEID (1), PEF (1), PEAQ (1) PETS (1), PED (1)

Physical Activity and Recreation Programming Minor