Recreation Minor

The minor in recreation is a non-teaching program designed for those preparing for recreation leadership positions in public government programs, voluntary agencies, industry, hospitals, churches, etc. It does not lead to professional teacher certification. The curriculum requires the completion of 25 credit hours in required courses and guided activities.

Degree Requirements

Requirements for a minor in recreation:

ESC 150Comprehensive First Aid/CPR/AED

2

ESC 151Swimming

1

ESC 202Outdoor Education

4

ESC 240Lifetime Sports

2

ESC 411Recreation Leadership and Administration

2

ESC 470Field Work in Recreation

4-6

One of the following:

ESC 312Dance/Rhythmics

3

One of the following:

ESC 320Coaching and Teaching of Football and Wrestling

2

ESC 321Coaching and Teaching of Baseball, Basketball and Softball

2

ESC 322Coaching and Teaching of Volleyball and Track and Field

2

ESC 323Coaching and Teaching of Soccer and Field Hockey

2

From drama, art, sociology, music, ecology

Total Credit Hours:6

Total Credit Hours: 25

The 6 credit hours above from allied health fields must be courses other than those used in the major or for General Curriculum Distribution requirements.