RECREATION & LEISURE

Program Coordinator: Dr. Dempsey Hensley

Phone Number: (540) 365-4494

 

The Recreation and Leisure Program is accredited by the National Recreation and Park Association and the American Alliance for Leisure and Recreation. The major provides a stimulating academic curriculum and involves a variety of practical experiences. Students are prepared to provide the leadership needed to help people use their leisure constructively through recreation experiences. A career in this multi-billion dollar industry provides varied opportunities with public, private, commercial and voluntary organizations. A minor course of study that compliments the student's interest is required.

 

Required Courses

HPER 301 Emergency Response (certification required)

BUS 299 Financial Planning and Budgeting

RL 260 Principles and Theories R + L

RL 270 Recreation Practicum

RL 320 Programming for Recreation

RL 321 Outdoor Recreation Programs and Concepts

RL 340 Social Recreation

RL 350 Risk Management, Safety and Legal Issues in Recreation

RL 410 Recreation Administration

RL 413 Recreation Facility Planning, Development and Maintenance

RL 440 Recreation Seminar

RL 460 Recreation Research and Evaluation Methods

RL 499 Internship

 

Faculty:

Dempsey Hensley, D.Ed., University of Northern Colorado

Kathy Mengak, M.S., Clemson University