Bachelor degrees in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies: A program that focuses on the principles underlying recreational and leisure activities, and the practices involved in providing indoor and outdoor recreational facilities and services for the general public.
The Bachelor of Science degree Recreation is offered to those students who
complete the outlined program of study, pass an English proficiency examination,
a departmental comprehensive examination and meet the specific requirements of
the School of Education and/ or the general requirements for the degree. Candidates
for graduation must maintain at least a "C" average in major courses.
As a major in recreational leadership at Alderson-Broaddus College, you will learn the particular recreational needs of segments of the population such as the poor, the elderly, the physically or emotion-ally disabled, as well as the recreational needs of society in general. Because recreational leaders must be creative in their own field, you will be encouraged in your course work and through campus organizations to accept responsibilities, to experiment,...
The mission of the Recreation Management Program is to prepare students to manage natural and cultural recreation resources in order to enhance the leisure experience. Through coursework and service activities, students gain understanding of the history, philosophies and theories of recreation leisure. They develop knowledge and skills necessary to plan, promote, administer and evaluate recreation programs, facilities and services in a variety of...
The Recreation (non-teaching) concentration is available for those students who wish to pursue a career in either public or private recreation administration. Students who successfully complete this major find employment with City and County Parks and Recreation Departments, Fitness and Training Centers , Retirement Communities, and Vacation Destinations....
The Interpretation emphasis prepares students for a career with various interpretive and outdoor education programs in private, state, and federal agencies.
The Natural Resource emphasis prepares students to manage large resource areas and visitor facilities. Planning and management aspect of land and water resources are a major point, with private and public recreation and park systems as targeted employment areas.
The Recreation Administration emphasis prepares students to work in community and agency settings and commercial recreation businesses. Programming and people management are the major focal points in this area.
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