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Recreation Management

Award Type: Certificate of Achievement

The Certificate of Achievement in Recreation Management prepares students to either obtain middle level positions in the Recreation field 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, Hospitality or Tourism Management.

The graduate of the Certificate of Achievement in Recreation 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 total of 21 units is required for the certificate. 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

Note: at least 3 units in CWE 149 is required for the certificate.