Sports and Fitness Management (RA12)  Diploma

Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.

Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems. Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, formula manipulation, technical applications, and basic statistics.

Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today's rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills, job acquisition skills and communication, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills.

Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology, the Windows environment, Internet and email, word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, and presentation software.

This course will provide the student with an understanding of the sociological, philosophical, economical and historical aspects of recreation and leisure. This course will also provide an introduction to recreation as a profession and investigate contemporary issues in recreation and leisure.

This course provides theories and techniques in leadership, group dynamics, and personnel management as they relate to programming and staff supervision in recreation agencies, Emphasis is on personnel management techniques, including job analysis, recruitment and career development.

This course provides students with learning experiences in the administrative tasks of planning and designing new recreational facilities, and renovating and maintaining existing recreational and leisure facilities.

This course provides practical knowledge and experiences in the essential elements and design concepts of program planning. Emphasis is placed on student involvement in planning and directing programs for diverse populations in a variety of settings.

This course will provide the student with practical experience under the supervision of a professional recreation agency. The experience will allow the student to test the practical application of theories of Recreation and Leisure Management under the guidance and supervision of a recreational agency professional.