Recreation, Event, and Sports Management
Award Type: Associate in Science
The Associate Science degree in Recreation, Event, and Sports Management prepares students to either obtain middle level positions in the recreation, event planning/hospitality, and sports management fields or advance from entry level positions in all areas of recreation. Students can also transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Recreation, Event, and Sports Management.The graduate of the Associate in Science in Recreation, Event, and Sports Management will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of career opportunities in the Recreation fields and understand the differences between the public, private, nonprofit, therapeutic and commercial settings.
- Demonstrate and apply learned leadership skills in a team building classroom environment.
- Apply and practice the skills of event planning for organizing community events.
- Apply the principals and theories of sports management for municipal, commercial and nonprofit agencies.
Program Requirements
A major of 21 units is required for the associate of science degree. Required core courses (15 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REC 101 | Intro to Recreation Management | 3.000 - 0.000 units |
| REC 103 | Leadership in Recreation Services | 3.000 - 0.000 units |
| REC 105 | Program Planning for Recreation | 3.000 - 0.000 units |
| REC 107 | Recreational Sports Programming | 3.000 - 0.000 units |
| WEE 149 | Work Experience Education: Occupational | 1.000 - 8.000 units |
Plus a minimum of 6 units selected from the following:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ATH 104 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3.000 - 0.000 units |
| BUS 102 | Marketing | 3.000 - 0.000 units |
| EMS 102 | First Aid & Safety | 3.000 - 0.000 units |
| REC 109 | Outdoor & Adventure Recreation | 3.000 - 0.000 units |
| SOC 120 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3.000 - 0.000 units |
| COMM 102 | Small Group Communication | 3.000 - 0.000 units |
| HED 100 | Social and Personal Health & Wellness | 3.000 - 0.000 units |
| ECS 101 | Child, Family and Community | 3.000 - 0.000 units |
| ECON 101 | Principles of Macro-Economics | 3.000 - 0.000 units |