Course Descriptions

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CORE REQUIREMENTS:  

RSA 501 -  Research Methods in Recreation and Sport:  Research terminology, design, methods, data analysis, and manuscript preparation in recreation and sport.

RSA 513 -  Recreation & Sport Administration: Leadership and management of recreation and sport agencies with emphasis on strategic planning, policy, human resources, programming, governance, and organizational behavior and culture.

RSA 515 - Recreation & Sport Facility Development:  Facility development process with emphasis on the unique features of many different types of facilities. Field experience required.  

RSA 517 -  Legal Issues in Recreation & Sport:  Legal systems, legal concepts, and landmark cases influencing the recreation and sport industry.

RSA 519 -  Fiscal Practices in Recreation & Sport:  Financial principles and practices relevant in recreation settings. Topics include economic principles, financial management and organization, income sources, fundraising, pricing, and budgeting.

RSA 521 -  Public Relations in Recreation & Sport:  Specialized application of effective communication techniques for building relationships with internal and external constituencies that support marketing from the general practice of public relations.

RSA 523 -  Theory in Recreation & Sport:  Philosophy, theory, and ethics of recreation and sport, including current professional trends in the field.

RSA 538 -  Facility & Event Security Management:  Emphasis on efficient methods of security management in the recreation and sport (facility and event) industry, with a focus on an inter-agency approach.

RSA 554 - Student-Athlete Development:  Understanding the historical and contemporary issues faced by student-athletes at colleges/universities.

RSA 556 - Governance in Intercollegiate Athletics:  Thorough examination of intercollegiate athletics governing bodies (i.e., NCAA, NAIA, NAAC, NJCAA). Emphasis placed upon governing hierarchy, responsibilities of individual institutions, conference affiliations, and membership requirements

RSA 558 - Compliance in Intercollegiate Athletics:  Provides an in-depth analysis of NCAA rules and regulations. Topics include ethical conduct, employment issues, amateurism, recruiting, eligibility, financial aid, awards and benefits, playing and practice schedules, and enforcement.