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

Required Courses:

ASW 150W - Lifetime Leisure Activities, 2 credit hours
ASW 151W - Team Games, 2 credit hours
ASW 152W - Fitness and Physical Activity, 2 credit hours
ASW 201 - AHSW Leadership and Professional Mapping, 1 credit hour
ASW 222W - Community Health, 3 credit hours
ASW 226 - Introduction to Recreation and Physical Activity, 2 credit hours
ASW 235 - Fitness & Health Promotion Program Management & Leadership, 3 credit hours
ASW 301W - Sport Exercise Conditioning and Program Design, 3 credit hours
ASW 321 - Adapted Physical Activity, 3 credit hours
ASW 324 - Community Parks & Recreation Administration, 3 credit hours
ASW 328 - Skill Concept Development, 2 credit hours
ASW 335 - Health Behavior Management, 3 credit hours
ASW 347 - History and Philosophy of Physical Activity and Recreation, 3 credit hours
ASW 356 - Risk Assessment & Safety Management in Recreation, 3 credit hours
ASW 497X - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged (3 credit hours required)
ASW 494 - Physical Activity & Recreation Capstone, 3 credit hours