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					| 2021-2022 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 
 
 Physical Activity & Recreation Administration, B.A.  |  
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				The Physical Activity and Recreation Administration (PARA) major emphasizes the development of physical activity programming in community settings. Students will establish a foundation that merges the understanding of physical development with the knowledge and instructional skills in physical activity and recreation.  Completing the Physical Activity and Recreation Administration major will equip students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to become PARA leaders in community and recreational settings.  Minimum Credits Required: 41 |  
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 ASW 150W - Lifetime Leisure Activities, 2 credit hoursASW 151W - Team Games, 2 credit hoursASW 152W - Fitness and Physical Activity, 2 credit hoursASW 201 - AHSW Leadership and Professional Mapping, 1 credit hourASW 222W - Community Health, 3 credit hoursASW 226 - Introduction to Recreation and Physical Activity, 2 credit hoursASW 235 - Fitness & Health Promotion Program Management & Leadership, 3 credit hoursASW 301W - Sport Exercise Conditioning and Program Design, 3 credit hoursASW 321 - Adapted Physical Activity, 3 credit hoursASW 324 - Community Parks & Recreation Administration, 3 credit hoursASW 328 - Skill Concept Development, 2 credit hoursASW 335 - Health Behavior Management, 3 credit hoursASW 347 - History and Philosophy of Physical Activity and Recreation, 3 credit hoursASW 356 - Risk Assessment & Safety Management in Recreation, 3 credit hoursASW 497X - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged (3 credit hours required)ASW 494 - Physical Activity & Recreation Capstone, 3 credit hours
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