REC/510
Introduction to Sports and Recreation
Course level: Graduate
Christine O.
BSA
Online classes, always on, 24/7/365
Go to class any time of the day or night. If you have questions, call 866-354-1800 to speak with an Enrollment Representative.
This course introduces the foundations, organization, and delivery of sport and recreation across community and educational settings. Learners examine the roles and responsibilities of organizations that provide youth sports, K-12 interscholastic athletics, and community recreation programs. Topics include organizational structures, participation and access, program development, leadership, safety and risk management, ethical considerations, and current issues affecting sport and recreation. Learners explore how schools, state and national high school associations, youth sport organizations, and local park and recreation districts contribute to safe, inclusive, and meaningful sport and recreation experiences.