recreation therapy
RECREATIONAL THERAPY (CONCENTRATION)
Students majoring in Recreational Therapy must complete all course requirements in
the university General Studies in addition to the following courses:
RECREATIONAL THERAPY
Professional Recreation Course Requirements 12
REC 345 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure 3
REC 336 Program Planning for Leisure Services 3
REC 347 Group Leadership/Recreation Leadership 3
Professional Recreational Therapy Course Requirements 26
REC 300 Professional Foundations of Recreational Therapy 3
REC 301 Program Design and Techniques in Recreational Therapy 3
REC 447 Management of Recreational Therapy Services 3
REC 448 Recreational Therapy for Implications of Disabling Conditions 3
REC 401 Clinical Issues and Trends in Recreational Therapy 3
REC 303 Clinical Practicum in Recreational Therapy I 1
REC 304 Clinical Practicum in Recreational Therapy II 1
REC 452 Clinical Field Placement in Recreational Therapy 12
Exercise Science and Biological Science Course Requirements 7
PED 250 Applied Anatomy and Physiology
Or
*BIO 221 Human Anatomy 4
PED 351 Kinesiology 3
* If the student chooses to take BIO 319, the student must also take BIO 320.
Sport Skill Course Requirements 4
PED 221 Intermediate Swimming
or
PED 121 Swimming for Non-swimmers 1
PED 100-PED 237 Three (3) Additional Sport Skill Courses 3
Required Supportive Course Requirements 9
The nine (9) hours of required supportive courses maybe taken in any of the following
areas:
Adapted Physical Education
Related Biological Sciences
Human Services
Psychology
Sociology
Special Education
Required Elective Courses 12
PSY 360 Developmental Psychology 3
PED 253 First Aid, CPR and Care of Athletic Injuries 3
PSY 353 Abnormal Psychology 3
PED 200 Physical Fitness and Wellness 3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOUR REQUIREMENT MINIMUM 123