Physical Activity and Recreation Programming Minor

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Physical Activity and Recreation Programming Minor Core

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

HTE 484 - Hospitality Law, Negotiation, and Risk Management Credits: (5)
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 (Put on reserve 9/16/19, will go inactive 8/24/22) Credits: (2)

Select from one of the following Credits: (3)

REC 322 - 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)

Total Credits: 30-35

College and Department Information

Sport and Movement Studies Department
College of Education and Professional Studies

Physical Activity and Recreation Programming Minor