FSU General Bulletin

2009-2010 FSU Undergraduate Bulletin

Department of Sport Management, Recreation Management, and Physical Education

College of Education

Chair: Cheryl S. Beeler; Professor: Lynn; Associate Professors: Beeler, Dunn, Fletcher, James, Mondello, Ratliffe; Assistant Professors: Kim, Rudd; Associate in Recreation and Leisure Services: Keween; Associates in Physical Education: Nobles, Reynaud; Assistant in Recreation and Leisure Services Administration: Prince; Assistants in Physical Education: Graf, Mosier; Professors Emeriti: Burton, Cannon, Everett, Fox, Imwold, Jones, Mundy, Veller, Wells

The Department of Sport Management, Recreation Management, and Physical Education offers (1) a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in physical education with two majors, one leading to K-12 teacher certification in physical education, and one in sport management as well as (2) a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in recreation and leisure services administration.

Students seeking admission to any of the department's majors must have a 2.5 GPA in all college coursework and a "C" in all math and English courses. All students seeking admission to upper-division programs must have passing or exemption scores on all four subtests of the Florida College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST). For the sport management program, a minimum grade of "C–" or better must be earned in each departmental prerequisite and program course in order to move on to the next course in the program sequence. Applicants to the physical education teacher certification program must have passing scores on the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE) General Knowledge Test to be considered. A minimum grade of "C–" or better must be earned in each departmental prerequisite and program course in order to move on to the next course in the program sequence. If at any point a student has a combination of three "D"s and "F"s, the student may be dismissed from the program. Please refer to the 'Teacher Preparation General Education Requirements' section of the "College of Education" chapter in this General Bulletin for additional details.

The department utilizes centralized advising procedures and all entering students must be advised by the designated coordinator of undergraduate studies for each specific program. The recreation management program also assigns all new students to a faculty member who serves as an adviser throughout each student's course of study.

Program requirements for state-approved educator preparation programs are subject to revision based on changes in Section 1004.04, Florida Statutes, Public Accountability and State Approval for Teacher Preparation Programs, and State Board of Education Rule 6A-5.066, Approval of Educator Preparation Programs.

Inventory of State-Approved Initial Certification Programs

The following program has been approved by the Florida Department of Education (DOE) as Initial Certification Teacher Preparation Programs at the baccalaureate level: Physical Education (Grades K-12, DOE Certification Area 424)

Computer Skills Competency

All undergraduates at Florida State University must demonstrate basic computer skills competency prior to graduation. As necessary computer competency skills vary from discipline to discipline, each major determines the courses needed to satisfy this requirement. Undergraduate majors in sport management satisfy this requirement by earning a grade of "C–" or higher in CGS 2060, CGS 2100, or EME 2040. Undergraduate majors in recreation and leisure services administration satisfy this requirement by earning a grade of "C–" or higher in CGS 2060 or CGS 2100. Undergraduate majors in physical education teacher certification satisfy this requirement by earning a grade of "C–" or higher in EME 2040.

State of Florida Common Program Prerequisites

The State of Florida has identified common program prerequisites for this University degree program. Specific prerequisites are required for admission into the upper-division program and must be completed by the student at either a community college or a state university prior to being admitted to this program. Students may be admitted into the University without completing the prerequisites, but may not be admitted into the program.

At the time this document was published, some common program prerequisites were undergoing revision. Please visit http://facts23.facts.org/navigation/detail_ext/cpp_intro.do?pageId=060304 for a current list of state-approved prerequisites.

The following lists the common program prerequisites or their substitutions necessary for admission into this upper-division degree program:

Recreation and Leisure Services Administration– Professional

DEP X004 or RCS X061
Note: RCS X061 must be a human growth and development across the life span course.

Physical Education (Sport Management)

FIN XXXX or MAR XXXX or GEB XXXX: one (1) course for three (3) credit hours
MAN XXXX or BUL XXXX or CGS XXXX or STA XXXX or ACG XXXX or REE XXXX: one (1) course for three (3) credit hours
HFT XXXX or RMI XXXX or ECO XXXX or SDS XXXX or COM XXXX: one (1) course for three (3) credit hours
PET X303C or BSC X085/X085L
PET X622C

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

EDF X005
EDG X701
Note: In addition to EDG X701, a minimum of six (6) credit hours with an international or diversity focus is required. Eligible courses will be determined by the institution where the student is currently earning his or her associate in arts (AA) or baccalaureate degree. Foreign language courses may be used to meet this requirement. Contact department and/or adviser for details.
EME X040
Plus the following general program prerequisites:
1. Three to four (3–4) semester hours of anatomy and physiology I with lab
2. Three to four (3–4) semester hours of care and prevention of athletic injuries or anatomy and physiology II with lab
3. Four to five (4–5) semester hours of skill development courses in physical activity
4. Three (3) semester hours of conditioning, fitness, and wellness courses in physical activities

Note: Courses specified in this category may apply to general education coursework. General education courses will be determined by the community college or university where the student is currently earning the Associate in Arts (AA) or baccalaureate degree and will be published in the institution's catalog and in the Community College Counseling Manual.

Note: Education courses may not be used to meet the communications, mathematics, natural and/or physical science, humanities, or social science requirements.

Limited Enrollment Programs

No student, transfer or otherwise, may be admitted to limited access, College of Education Teacher Preparation Programs without first completing the general education and specific program prerequisites. Eligible courses will be determined by the community college or university where the student currently is earning the AA or baccalaureate degree and will be published in the institution's catalog and in the Community College Counseling Manual.

Teacher Certification Program

The teacher certification program provides the academic course work and the pre-professional public school experience necessary to become an effective teacher of physical education. Course work is arranged in a specific four-semester sequence designed to culminate in student teaching. The placement of student teachers will be concentrated in area I. The course of study leading to a baccalaureate degree and teacher certification encompasses three areas of work: (1) required block and foundation courses; (2) required elementary and secondary courses; and, (3) professional education requirements. Additionally, all physical education teacher certification majors are required to take TSL 4324, RED 4335, and EDF 4210. New admissions to the physical education program occur only in the Fall semester; students should work closely with an adviser to plan completion of basic requirements around the Fall timetable.

A GPA of 2.5 is required for admission to the program and must be maintained for eligibility to student teach in the final semester. All students must meet the requirements for admission to teacher education and professional education, which are explained in the "College of Education" chapter of this General Bulletin. Applicants must submit a completed application for the physical education program to the Office of Academic Services (Suite 2301 Stone Building) no later than March 15 of the Summer term preceding Fall entry to the major.

Recreation and Leisure Services Administration

The Recreation and Leisure Services Administration (RLSA) program offers courses leading to the Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS) degrees in Recreation and Leisure Services Administration. The undergraduate program is nationally accredited by the National Recreation and Park Association's Council on Accreditation, sponsored by the National Recreation and Park Association. The Bachelor's degree is designed to prepare individuals for professional positions in such settings as special events management, outdoor recreation, resort and commercial recreation, corporate and employee recreation, public park and recreation, church, youth-serving and military agencies, fitness, sport management, campus recreation, and travel and tourism. With a Bachelor's degree from this program, students may qualify for employment as event and recreation program supervisors/managers/coordinators, facility managers, outdoor recreation specialists, adult and youth sports supervisors, administrators, activities directors, special events coordinators, fitness specialists, and guest service coordinators.

An accelerated Master's degree program is available to RLSA undergraduate majors with eligible standing (90 degree hours and 3.0 FSU GPA). Seniors may undertake the combined-credit option and complete up to 12 hours of selected graduate-level courses to be applied to the Master's degree. These 12 credits will be applied to both the undergraduate 120-hour requirement and the 32-hour graduate requirement, leaving the student with approximately 7 courses (to total at least 20 credit hours) and a comprehensive examination for completion of the Master's degree. Students pursuing the combined-credit option during the undergraduate program must meet College and University requirements for graduate admission, including submission of a GRE score and graduate application.

At the graduate level, the Master's degree is designed to prepare individuals for administrative and management positions of recreation/leisure/park agencies. Students may select one of many curricular concentrations, such as event management, public administration, gerontology, or college teaching. The graduate curriculum is designed to meet the interests and needs of the students. Course work may be designed for other specialty areas, such as outdoor adventure recreation, special events management, and commercial/resort recreation.

Admission

Applicants for admission to Florida State University must also apply directly to the recreation and leisure services administration program. Admission to the undergraduate program is based upon: (1) formal application and interview; and (2) successful completion of the required State of Florida common program prerequisites and a passing score on each section of the CLAST.

For application materials, contact: Undergraduate Coordinator, Recreation and Leisure Services Administration, 200 Tully Gym, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4280 or visit http://www.fsu.edu/~smrmpe/programs/rm/admission.htm.

Degree Requirements

To earn a Bachelor's degree in Recreation and Leisure Services Administration, students must successfully complete a minimum of sixty semester hours at the upper-division level. The sixty semester hours include: (1) thirty semester hours of required course work: LEI 3004, 3140, 3420, 3403, 3435, 4551, 4524 4551, 4602, 4881, 4930; (2) two semester hours of fieldwork: LEI 4921r; (3) fifteen semester hours of internship: LEI 4940r; (4) twelve semester hours of approved specialization course work; and (5) four semester hours of prerequisite coursework. Students must be certified in first aid/CPR prior to enrolling in LEI 4940 Internship in Leisure Services.

To be eligible for the internship, which is scheduled the last semester of the program of study, students must have earned a 2.5 cumulative GPA in all college course work and a 2.5 GPA in all core courses bearing the prefix LEI. A minimum grade of "C–" or better must be earned in all program course work.

Sport Management Program

The sport management program provides academic course work necessary to prepare a person to pursue a graduate degree in sport management or entry-level employment in a variety of work environments. The course of study leading to a baccalaureate degree with a major in sport management encompasses three areas of work: (1) required block and foundation courses; (2) business practices; and (3) electives. Prerequisites for sport management may be selected from 2000-level business and/or economics classes. Students may only enter the sport management program at the beginning of the Fall semester.

Noncredential/Nondegree Program

Coaching Specialization

The course of study for a specialization in coaching includes PEO 2013; PET 2303C, 2622C, 4203, 4300; and at least two of the following: PEO 2624, 3219, 3644; PEP 3304. In addition, students must hold a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification at the completion of the program. A minimum grade of "C–" must be earned in all program work. Students are provided an additional option of obtaining a national certification within this specialization through the American Coaches Education Program (ACEP).

Definition of Prefixes

LEI —Leisure

PEL—Physical Education Activities (General): Land-Object Centered

PEM—Physical Education Activities (General): Land-Performance Centered

PEN—Physical Education Activities (General): Water, Snow, Ice

PEO—Physical Education Activities (Professional): Land-Object Centered

PEP—Physical Education Activities (Professional): Land-Performance Centered

PET—Physical Education Theory

SPM—Sports Management

Undergraduate Courses

Elective Courses for Non-majors

Note: The courses with the repeat designation of "r" may be repeated for a maximum of four semester hours.

LEI 1264 r Backpacking (1). (S/U grade only.)

LEI 1267r Canoeing/Kayaking (1). (S/U grade only.)

LEI 1269r Rock Climbing (1). (S/U grade only.)

PEL 1111r. Bowling (1). (S/U grade only.)

PEL 1121r. Golf (1). (S/U grade only.)

PEL 1124r. Varsity Golf (1). (S/U grade only.)

PEL 1214r. Varsity Softball (1). (S/U grade only.)

PEL 1219r. Varsity Baseball (1). (S/U grade only.)

PEL 1321r. Volleyball (1). (S/U grade only.)

PEL 1324r. Varsity Volleyball (1). (S/U grade only.)

PEL 1341r. Tennis (1). (S/U grade only.)

PEL 1344r. Varsity Tennis (1). (S/U grade only.)

PEL 1441r. Racquetball (1). (S/U grade only.)

PEL 1511r. Soccer (1). (S/U grade only.)

PEL 1544r. Varsity Soccer—Women (1). (S/U grade only.)

PEL 1621r. Basketball (1). (S/U grade only.)

PEL 1624r. Varsity Basketball (1). (S/U grade only.)

PEL 1644r. Varsity Football (1). (S/U grade only.)

PEL 1646r. Flag Football (1). (S/U grade only.)

PEL 1650. Ultimate Frisbee (1). (S/U grade only.)

PEM 1101r. Physical Conditioning (1). (S/U grade only.)

PEM 1121. Stretch and Relaxation (1). (S/U grade only.)

PEM 1131r. Basic Weight Training (1). (S/U grade only.)

PEM 1141r. Aerobic Conditioning (1). (S/U grade only.)

PEM 1148. Fitness Walking (1). (S/U grade only.)

PEM 1171r. Aerobic Dance (1). (S/U grade only.)

PEM 1304r. Varsity Track (1). (S/U grade only.)

PEM 1314r. Varsity Cross-Country (1). (S/U grade only.)

PEM 1405r. Self-Defense/Martial Arts (1). (S/U grade only.)

PEM 1952. Circus Activities (1). (S/U grade only.)

PEN 1121r. Basic Swimming (1). (S/U grade only.)

PEN 1124r. Varsity Swimming (1). (S/U grade only.)

PEO 2013. Sports Officiating (2).

PEO 2624. Theory and Practice of Basketball (2).

PEO 3219. Theory and Practice of Baseball (2).

PEO 3644. Theory and Practice of Football (2).

PEP 1001r. Contemporary Activities Techniques (1). (S/U grade only.) May be repeated during the same semester.

PEP 3304. Theory and Practice of Track and Field (2).

PET 2303C. Applied Anatomical and Physiology Concepts (4).

PET 2622C. Care and Prevention of Sport Injuries (3).

Courses for Physical Education Majors

DAE 4300. Educational Dance (2). Prerequisites: PET 4710 and PET 4710L. Follows the movement framework for educational dance with a focus on the exploration of themes and the refinement of movement sequences and creative dances.

PEO 2013. Sports Officiating (2). Prerequisites: PET 4300 and PET 4302C.

PEO 2624. Theory and Practice of Basketball (2). Teaching and coaching techniques in basketball including current trends and offensive and defensive systems.

PEO 3219. Theory and Practice of Baseball (2). All phases of baseball technique, strategy, teaching, and coaching procedures.

PEO 3644. Theory and Practice of Football (2). Organization, game theory, and the fundamental techniques of playing, teaching, and coaching.

PEO 4006. Educational Games I (3). An analysis of fundamental games skills using the content development framework, movement analysis framework, and games stages for planning and teaching games content in physical education classes.

PEO 4009. Educational Games II (3). Prerequisites: PEO 4006 and PET 4300. An analysis of racquet sports and team sports using the content development framework and games stages for planning and teaching games content in physical education classes.

PEO 4020. Sport Tactics (3). This course is designed to promote interest in sports, an understanding of game play, and the ability to play games for a lifetime of physical activity. Students of all levels learn sport tactics and strategies for a variety of sports and games.

PEP 3304. Theory and Practice of Track and Field (2). Concepts of the fundamental techniques in track and field, emphasis on varsity coaching and instructional methods.

PEP 4206. Educational Gymnastics (2). Prerequisites: PET 4710 and PET 4710L. Corequisites: PET 4713 and PET 4713L. Follows the movement framework with a focus on developing a variety of gymnastics responses and a broad repertoire of gymnastics movements. Covers the content of a K–12 curriculum.

PET 2303C. Applied Anatomical and Physiology Concepts (4). Prerequisite: CHD 2220. Anatomical and physiological functions of the human body are applied to movement and physical fitness. Lecture and laboratory activities relate information to teaching physical education in schools.

PET 2622C. Care and Prevention of Sport Injuries (3). Prerequisite: PET 2303C. This course discusses specific sport injuries, their treatment, and preventive procedures.

PET 4051. Human Movement Studies (3). Explores the developmental, biomechanical, and motor learning principles affecting human movement. Emphasizes movement assessment in field-based settings.

PET 4400. Managerial, Ethical, and Organizational Aspects of Physical Education (3). Prerequisites: PET 4713 and PET 4714. Corequisite: PET 4945. This course will be oriented specifically toward an understanding of the following: class management and discipline across K–12 programs; ethical and legal concerns in the profession; organization and administration of physical education; and induction into the profession.

PET 4432. Early Childhood Physical Education (3). Prerequisite: PET 4710. A required course for all physical education majors to be certified K–8. The course content focuses on the development of preschool and primary grade children. Emphasis on the role of educational games, dance, and gymnastics in the development of motor, cognitive, and affective skills.

PET 4512. Assessment in K–12 Physical Education (3). This course prepares preservice teachers to use skills and knowledge necessary to effectively assess student achievement in K–12 physical education within the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains.

PET 4513. Developing Electronic Teaching Portfolios in Physical Education (3). Prerequisite: EME 2040. Corequisites: PEO 4006, PET 4051, PET 4710, and PET 4710L. In this course, students develop an electronic teaching portfolio to document growth and development toward the Florida 12 Professional Accomplished Practices.

PET 4640C. Adapted Physical Education (3). Principles and methods of adapting regular programs and providing special programs of physical education appropriate to needs of handicapped students. Laboratory and fieldwork experiences included.

PET 4710. Instructional Aspects of Physical Education (2). Prerequisite: PET 3020. Corequisite: PET 4710L. Instructional methods in physical education emphasizing the physical activity needs of students and effective teaching styles.

PET 4710L. Physical Education Instructional Practicum (1). Prerequisite: PET 3020. Corequisite: PET 4710. Focuses on the application of effective instructional methods in the school physical education setting.

PET 4712. Methods and Materials of Teaching Fitness, K–12 (3). Prerequisite: Instructor permission. This course focuses on how to implement a lifetime, health-related physical fitness program in kindergarten through high school physical education classes and in community settings. Students will update their knowledge of exercise physiology, design learning activities, and develop strategies to teach lifetime fitness to children and adolescents.

PET 4713. Physical Education Instruction I, K–12 (3). Prerequisites: PET 4710 and PET 4710L. Corequisite: PET 4713L. Focus is on teaching physical education to upper elementary, middle, and high school students, with instruction on developmental needs, teaching skills, analysis and observation, and curriculum.

PET 4713L. Physical Education Practicum, K–12 (1). Prerequisites: PET 4710 and PET 4710L. Corequisite: PET 4713. Development of effective instructional skills through the planning, teaching, and assessment of experiences with upper elementary, middle, and high school students.

PET 4714. Physical Education Instruction II, K–12 (3). Prerequisites: PET 4713 and PET 4713L. Corequisite: PET 4714L. Focus on teaching physical education to primary elementary and high school students, with instruction on developmental needs, teaching skills, analysis and observation, and curriculum.

PET 4714L. Physical Education Practicum II, K–12 (1). Prerequisites: PET 4713 and PET 4713L. Corequisite: PET 4714L. Development of effective instructional skills through the planning, teaching, and assessment of experiences with primary elementary and high school students.

PET 4765. Principles and Problems of Coaching (3). The study of vital socio-psychological aspects of coaching.

PET 4771C. Applied Physical Fitness Concepts (3). Prerequisites: PET 3020 and PET 4302C. This course is designed to examine techniques of evaluation for physical fitness and health, with a particular emphasis on aerobic capacity, flexibility, strength, and body composition. It entails the design, implementation, and administration of programs for developing physical fitness and lifestyle changes.

PET 4905r. Directed Individual Study (1–3). Undergraduate study of a research problem, not to be used in lieu of a class. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.

PET 4930r. Special Topics in Physical Education (1–3). An analysis of selected topics in the field of physical education. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.

PET 4940r. Practicum in Physical Education (1–6). (S/U grade only.) Noncertification program. May be repeated to a maximum of ten (10) semester hours. For physical education noncertification majors only.

PET 4942r. Practicum in Sport Administration (3). For sport management students only. Practical experience is integrated with theoretical concepts in the sport management environment. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours.

PET 4945. Student Teaching in Physical Education (9). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisites: PET 4432, PET 4710, and PET 4713. A one-semester school experience in the role of a professional educator.

Courses for Sport Management Majors

PET 4625. Issues in Sports Medicine (3). Prerequisites: HSC 2400C and PET 3301C. Corequisite: PET 3600. Course covers advanced issues including sports medicine administration, sports medicine pharmacology, advanced assessment techniques, and orthopedic surgical observation.

PET 4765. Principles and Problems of Coaching (3). The study of vital socio-psychological aspects of coaching.

PET 4905r. Directed Individual Study (1–3). Undergraduate study of a research problem, not to be used in lieu of a class. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.

PET 4930r. Special Topics in Physical Education (1–3). An analysis of selected topics in the field of physical education. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.

SPM 4003. Career in Professional Sport (3). This course covers issues related to professional sports, including sport agents, contracts, the draft process, salary negotiations, and insurance.

SPM 4004. Issues in Sport Management (3). This course introduces students to the major topics, trends, problems, and issues involved in athletics and sport management.

SPM 4011. Sport History (3). This course provides a survey of significant time periods beginning with the Ancient Greeks and ending with the current society. The survey reviews sport issues and practices across time, aiming to inform students about the role of sport in our current society.

SPM 4012. Sport in Society (3). This course covers the role of sports in the United States, focusing on sports as social and cultural phenomena. Focus is on the relationships between sports and social variables such as race and gender, social institutions such as education and family, as well as social issues such as drug use and violence.

SPM 4020. Current Issues in International Sport (3). This course is a discussion of current issues impacting the international sport industry. The course includes site visits and discussions of issues that industry professionals in international settings face.

SPM 4025. Diversity In Sport (3). This course examines the role and impact that ethnicity, racism, gender, and other diversity topics have had on sport, while providing students with an opportunity to develop an understanding and appreciation for diversity in sport.

SPM 4104. Facility and Event Management (3). Students in this course learn the factors involved in obtaining, running, and managing athletic events. They also learn the guidelines for designing, constructing, maintaining, scheduling, and managing an athletic facility.

SPM 4124. Human Resource Management in Sport (3). This course offers an introduction to the basic elements of human-resource management in sport organizations.

SPM 4154. Introduction to Sport Management (3).This course provides an introduction to the diverse field of sport management. Topics cover career opportunities within the sport industry, as well as knowledge relevant to the management, marketing, legal, and financial operations of sport organizations.

SPM 4204. Ethics In Sport (3). This course is designed to examine major moral/ethical issues within sport. Students are introduced to critical-thinking regarding ethical issues in sport and learn to use moral reasoning to make ethical decisions in sport.

SPM 4304. Event and Special Projects (3). Promotion in sport. Topics and issues involved in the promotions and marketing of sporting events. An examination of the evolution of large-scale corporate marketing strategies.

SPM 4505. Sport Finance (3). This course provides an introduction to financial strategies related to sport entities and organizations.

SPM 4604. Sport Governance (3). Topics and issues discussed involve the organizational theory, behavior, and structure of various sport organizations. The evolution of power and political activity engulfing sport organizations is examined. Concepts of leadership and management related to the sport industry are presented. An outside project enhances the student's understanding of a selected sport organization and its event.

SPM 4630. International Sport Venues (3). This course is a study of the design and management of international sport venues. Topics include design, marketing, facility image, media and public relations, among others. The course includes site visits and discussions of issues and challenges that venue managers face.

SPM 4723. Legal Issues in Physical Education (3). This course introduces students to the legal structures, major laws, regulations, and precedents in law in sport and physical education.

Courses for Recreation and Leisure Services Majors

LEI 1181. Leisure and Recreation: A Cross-Cultural Approach (3). An examination of the leisure and recreation behaviors of people in different cultures. The cultural, political, social, and economic influences on leisure and recreation behaviors will be examined.

LEI 1264. Backpacking (1). (S/U grade only.) This is an introductory course designed to prepare participants for backpacking in low-level terrain in a safe and environmentally sound manner. The course covers equipment, clothing, food preparation, route selection, safety and risk management, environmental practices, and "no trace" camping.

LEI 1267. Canoeing/Kayaking (1). (S/U grade only.) This course is designed to give students an applicable knowledge of the sport/activity of canoeing and kayaking, as well as develop students' physical and mental ability to learn and execute canoeing and kayaking skills. This is a beginner flat water and Class 1 level canoe course.

LEI 1269. Rock Climbing (1). (S/U grade only.) This is a basic rock-climbing class. The material covered is for students with little or no experience or knowledge of rock climbing. This class is experiential in nature; therefore, being present and active in class is necessary. Skills may include but are not limited to knot-tying, belaying, bouldering, safety concerns, route reading, and technique.

LEI 3004. Introduction to Recreation (3). This course provides an introduction to the nature and diversity of recreation pursuits and the social and cultural forces that influence leisure related choices. Students will examine the various ways in which recreation is organized for delivery by professionals working in the recreation and event industry. Career opportunities in recreation and park and event management are explored.

LEI 3140. History and Philosophy of Recreation, Leisure and Play (3). This course introduces the philosophical foundation of leisure, recreation, and play, and traces the major historical events and perspectives in recreation and leisure through the present time. Current trends and issues are discussed as they relate to social, economic, environmental, and public policy factors.

LEI 3265r. Challenge Course Facilitation Training (1–4). This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills to lead new games and field games and to facilitate group initiatives, and low ropes and high ropes challenge courses. The student will learn to facilitate diverse groups to develop teamwork, and leadership skills, improve group dynamics, increase trust and improve communication, and direct a wide variety of challenge course activities. The course stresses safety, particularly in the use of ropes course apparatus, equipment, sequencing, and processing. The challenge-by-choice philosophy is followed throughout. This course comprises four separate components, which must be taken in sequence but may be taken in subsequent semesters.

LEI 3266. Outdoor Adventure Education (3). This course includes education in teaching leadership and programming skills in outdoor adventure, including hiking, camping, backpacking, kayaking, canoeing, basic survival skills, orienting skills, group dynamics, safety, risk management, accessibility, and environmental ethics.

LEI 3312. Introduction to Special Events (3). This course introduces students to special event planning and prepares them to design and implement a variety of special events for leisure, recreation, and park organizations, community organizations, non-profit agencies, associations, corporations, and other organizations.

LEI 3403. Applied Recreation Programming (1). Prerequisites: LEI 3004 and LEI 3420. Corequisite: LEI 3435. This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive experience in recreation program implementation.

LEI 3420. Analysis and Utilization of Leisure Activities (4). Development and understanding of leisure activities and how these activities meet the needs of individuals in today's society.

LEI 3435. Recreation Program Design (3). Prerequisites: LEI 3004 and LEI 3420. Corequisite: LEI 3403. This course is designed to facilitate the understanding of principles and methods of recreation program design and operation. Students will apply the processes of goal and objective technology and selection and sequencing activities in creating a program design within recreation and leisure services.

LEI 3701. Human Development and Functioning in Leisure (4). Examines the role of human development and functioning for the entire age spectrum, including disabilities.

LEI 3843. Commercial Recreation and Tourism (3). This course is designed to introduce the concepts, principles, and practices of commercial recreation and tourism.

LEI 4524. Leadership and Supervision in Leisure Systems (3). Prerequisites: LEI 3004, LEI 3140, LEI 3435, and LEI 3403. Corequisite: LEI 4930. This course introduces the concepts, principles, and best practices for leading and supervising professional employees of recreation, sport, and leisure organizations.

LEI 4551. Administration of Leisure Service Systems (3). Prerequisite: LEI 3435. This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts, theories, principles, and practices of administering, marketing, and budgeting for leisure service agencies.

LEI 4602. Planning and Maintenance of Facilities in Leisure Systems (3). Provides basic information for the planning and maintenance of leisure areas and facilities.

LEI 4816. Leisure Education (3). This course focuses upon developing an understanding of the goals, objectives, and philosophy of leisure education. It also includes the methods and techniques utilized to educate for leisure as well as planning and implementing leisure education in a variety of settings.

LEI 4881. Assessment, Research, and Evaluation in Leisure Systems (3). Enables students to assess leisure functions, interests, and behaviors and teach students to understand and critique research findings in leisure settings.

LEI 4906r. Directed Individual Study (1–3). May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.

LEI 4921r. Fieldwork in Leisure Services (1–3). (S/U grade only.) Provides the student an opportunity to gain practical experience in an organized leisure setting. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours.

LEI 4930. Senior Seminar in Leisure Studies (1). Prerequisite: LEI 3161. The seminar is designed to introduce the current problems facing the leisure profession and the practitioner and to teach students to effectively discuss issues in a seminar setting.

LEI 4932r. Special Topics in Leisure Services (3). Current topics in leisure services are studied in depth. May be repeated to a maximum of nine (9) semester hours.

LEI 4940r. Practicum in Leisure Services (15). Full-time experience in a leisure agency under the supervision of a professional practice practitioner. May be repeated to a maximum of thirty (30) semester hours.

PET 3949r. Cooperative Education Work Experience (0). (S/U grade only.)

PET 4253. Lesbian and Gay Sport Studies (3). This course provides an overview of lesbian and gay people in sport with a historical and contemporary socio-cultural perspective involving both the lesbian and gay sport industry and the mainstream sport industry.

PET 4254. Gender Issues in Sport and Physical Activity (3). The course will critically examine the relationship between gender and sport/physical activity.

PET 4259. Race and Ethnicity in Sport (3). This course examines the unique role and impact racism and ethnicity have had in the world of sport. Teachers and coaches of all levels of sport organizations are introduced to the realities of bias and prejudice within sport. The experiences of numerous ethnic minority groups and their challenges to participate, compete, coach, manage, lead, and own sport organizations in the United States also are examined.