Additional Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Sport Science Catalog Information

Recreation and Sports Management (REC) Undergraduate Courses

327 HALENBECK HALL/(320) 308-4251
www.stcloudstate.edu/hperss

A program of the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Sport Science. Programs designed for students interested in pursuing professions in sports management, recreation administration, therapeutic recreation and outdoor education.

Programs at a Glance

Degree programs

BA – Athletic Training
BS – Community Health
BS – Physical Education
BS – Recreation and Sports Management
BES – Health Education
BES – Physical Education
Minor – Athletic Coaching
- Community Health
- Developmental/Adaptive Physical Education
- Outdoor Recreation
- Therapeutic Recreation
Minor (BES) – Health Education

Program admission and performance requirements

Admission to
BA – Athletic Training,

2.50 GPA or higher overall
more detailed information at program Web site

BS – Physical Education, BES – Physical Education, and BS – Community Health

2.50 GPA or higher overall

Admission to
BS – Recreation and Sports Management

completion of REC 133 or 12 credits of the core
2.50 GPA or higher in courses at SCSU

Admission – Teacher Education [excluding BES]

grades of “C” or better in ENG 191 and CMST 192
2.50 GPA or higher overall
completion of a minimum of 36 semester hours, with at least 12 semester hours in residence at SCSU
submission of scores on the Pre-Professional Skills Test

Academic Standing for BA – Athletic Training, BS – Community Health, and BS – Recreation and Sports Management

grade of “C” or better in each major course

BS – Physical Education

grade of “C” or better in each major course
2.50 GPA or higher overall

Graduation – Teacher Education [excluding BES]

2.50 GPA or higher overall
more information in sections on Teacher Development

University minimum requirements for bachelor’s degrees

120 credits
40 credits in General Education
1 credit in PESS 122
45 credits in upper-division (300-400) courses
30 credits in residence at SCSU
2.00 GPA overall, in major, and in minor (departments may set higher standards)

(See this section and the section on the College of Education for more information.)

Bachelor of Science

The B.S. program in recreation and sport management is primarily intended to prepare students for professional positions in recreation and leisure service agencies providing leisure opportunities to a variety of individuals. Students may enter the program after completing REC 133 or 12 credits of the core. Minimum scholarship requirements for admission is a grade point average of 2.5 in work taken at St. Cloud State University. Students are required to have a grade of "C" or better in all major courses. All courses in recreation and sports management must be taken prior to student internship. Students must have a current certification in CPR and First Aid or equivalent for student internship.

Recreation and Sports Management Major (49)
REC 133, 233, 241, 315, 333, 415, 416, 418, 420, 433, 441, 444. Select six credits from any academic area outside life long leisure classes with adviser's consent.

Therapeutic Recreation Minor (26)
REC 339, 340, 439, 440; PESS 248, 349; BIOL 266; CEEP 262; PSY 490

Outdoor Education Minor (22)
REC 112, 214, 320, 412, 441; BIOL 101; (Choose any six credits from: GEOG 279, 372, 379, or ETS 260).

The minor in outdoor education prepares students for professional positions with agencies that provide both adventure and environmental education services. Special emphasis is placed on developing the students' leadership skills, technical outdoor skills and environmental stewardship. This minor also supports majors such as criminal justice, social work, psychology and education where the intent is to use the outdoors as a therapeutic or educational tool with a variety of populations. Note that REC 412 (Wilderness Expedition) is taught using an extended expedition format (21-days) based on the curriculum of the Wilderness Education Association. An additional fee is required to participate in this course. In order to complete the minor, students must be certified as a Wilderness First Responder. Certification is periodically available through SCSU Continuing Studies.

	A-Z Index \| News \| Library \| Technology \| Support St. Cloud State \| St. Cloud State University Home Admissions Academics Student Life About SCSU Athletics Alumni & Friends Additional Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Sport Science Catalog Information Recreation and Sports Management (REC) Undergraduate Courses 327 HALENBECK HALL/(320) 308-4251 www.stcloudstate.edu/hperss A program of the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Sport Science. Programs designed for students interested in pursuing professions in sports management, recreation administration, therapeutic recreation and outdoor education. Programs at a Glance Degree programs BA – Athletic Training BS – Community Health BS – Physical Education BS – Recreation and Sports Management BES – Health Education BES – Physical Education Minor – Athletic Coaching Community Health Developmental/Adaptive Physical Education Outdoor Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Minor (BES) – Health Education Program admission and performance requirements Admission to BA – Athletic Training, 2.50 GPA or higher overall more detailed information at program Web site BS – Physical Education, BES – Physical Education, and BS – Community Health 2.50 GPA or higher overall Admission to BS – Recreation and Sports Management completion of REC 133 or 12 credits of the core 2.50 GPA or higher in courses at SCSU Admission – Teacher Education [excluding BES] grades of “C” or better in ENG 191 and CMST 192 2.50 GPA or higher overall completion of a minimum of 36 semester hours, with at least 12 semester hours in residence at SCSU submission of scores on the Pre-Professional Skills Test Academic Standing for BA – Athletic Training, BS – Community Health, and BS – Recreation and Sports Management grade of “C” or better in each major course BS – Physical Education grade of “C” or better in each major course 2.50 GPA or higher overall Graduation – Teacher Education [excluding BES] 2.50 GPA or higher overall more information in sections on Teacher Development University minimum requirements for bachelor’s degrees 120 credits 40 credits in General Education 1 credit in PESS 122 45 credits in upper-division (300-400) courses 30 credits in residence at SCSU 2.00 GPA overall, in major, and in minor (departments may set higher standards) (See this section and the section on the College of Education for more information.) Bachelor of Science The B.S. program in recreation and sport management is primarily intended to prepare students for professional positions in recreation and leisure service agencies providing leisure opportunities to a variety of individuals. Students may enter the program after completing REC 133 or 12 credits of the core. Minimum scholarship requirements for admission is a grade point average of 2.5 in work taken at St. Cloud State University. Students are required to have a grade of "C" or better in all major courses. All courses in recreation and sports management must be taken prior to student internship. Students must have a current certification in CPR and First Aid or equivalent for student internship. Recreation and Sports Management Major (49) REC 133, 233, 241, 315, 333, 415, 416, 418, 420, 433, 441, 444. Select six credits from any academic area outside life long leisure classes with adviser's consent. Therapeutic Recreation Minor (26) REC 339, 340, 439, 440; PESS 248, 349; BIOL 266; CEEP 262; PSY 490 Outdoor Education Minor (22) REC 112, 214, 320, 412, 441; BIOL 101; (Choose any six credits from: GEOG 279, 372, 379, or ETS 260). The minor in outdoor education prepares students for professional positions with agencies that provide both adventure and environmental education services. Special emphasis is placed on developing the students' leadership skills, technical outdoor skills and environmental stewardship. This minor also supports majors such as criminal justice, social work, psychology and education where the intent is to use the outdoors as a therapeutic or educational tool with a variety of populations. Note that REC 412 (Wilderness Expedition) is taught using an extended expedition format (21-days) based on the curriculum of the Wilderness Education Association. An additional fee is required to participate in this course. In order to complete the minor, students must be certified as a Wilderness First Responder. Certification is periodically available through SCSU Continuing Studies. Undergraduate Catalog (contact information) 720 4th Avenue South - St. Cloud, Minnesota 56301-4498 Page Revised: 1/3/2008 Phone: © 2008 St. Cloud State University Site Map \| Map & Directions \| Contact SCSU \| Accreditations St. Cloud State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer. St. Cloud State University is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.