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45 semester hours: plus 2 hours of approved electives.

Business 305	Creating and Leading Effective Organizations A study of how to organize and manage in today's context of changing internal and external demands and expectations, with a strong emphasis on competencies and practices which enhance teamwork. (4)
Comm 336	Communicating in Business and the Professions Focuses on the nature of communication processes in organizational settings. Students deal with interpersonal communication, interviewing techniques, informative and persuasive speaking, working in groups, and basic business writing skills. (4)
PHED 277	Foundations of Physical Education The relationship of physical education to education; the biological, sociological, psychological, and mechanical principles underlying physical education and athletics. Should be the initial professional course taken in the School of Physical Education. II (2)
PHED 279	Teaching Physical Activity Course content in a physical education setting will include: methodology; teaching styles and strategies; classroom management; observation techniques; skill analysis; and group process issues. Should be taken before or concurrently with EDUC 262. I (2)
PHED 324	Physical Activity and Lifespan The emphasis in this course will be on the role that physical activity plays in successful aging. An understanding of the influence of social learning on physical activity behavior through the lifespan and effective strategies for health promotion and activity programming with adult populations will be addressed. (4)
PHED 326	Adapted Physical Activity Emphasizes the theory and practice of adaptation in teaching strategies, curriculum, and service delivery for all persons with psychomotor problems, not just those labeled "disabled." II (3)
PHED 344	Legal Aspects of Physical Activity Role of law in sport and physical activity, negligence, tort and risk management as it relates to legal issues in school, sport, and recreational settings. I II (1)
PHED 360	Professional Practicum Students work under the supervision of a coach, teacher, recreation supervisor, or health care provider. Prerequisite: departmental approval. I II (1 or 2)
REC 296	Teaching Methods: Recreation Activities Learning to plan and implement a variety of recreational activities, including outdoor education. Prerequisite: PHED 279. I (2)
REC 330	Recreation Programming and Leadership Examines the principles, procedures, techniques, and strategies essential to program leisure services successfully and to lead recreation experiences for diverse populations in a variety of settings Prerequisite: PHED 277 or consent of instructor. I (4)
REC 483	Recreation Administration Examines the principles, procedures, techniques, and strategies essential to the successful management of leisure services. Prerequisites: RECR 330, 360, PHED 344. J (4)
REC 495	Internship - SR Pre-professional experiences closely related to student's career and academic interests. Prerequisites: declaration of major, sophomore status, and 10 hours in the major. (2-8)
REC 499	Capstone: Senior Seminar - SR (2-8)