First Semester

• SRMT 100 - Orientation to Natural Resource Recreation and Sports Credit Hours: 1
• SRMT 110 - Introduction to Sports and Recreation Services Credit Hours: 3
• SRMT 130 - Program Planning and Leadership Credit Hours: 3
• PEDH 152 - Team Sports I  or PEDH 154 - Team Sports II  Credit Hours: 1
• CITA 110 - Introduction to Software Applications Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 100 - Composition I Credit Hours: 3
• General Education 23SS: PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology  or SOCI 100 - Introduction to Sociology  Credit Hours: 3

Second Semester

• Business Elective (Recommended: ACCT 115 - Financial Accounting  Credit Hours: 3)
• PEDH 260 - Phil/Prin/Organ of Athletics Credit Hours: 3
• PEDH 265 - Sports Management Operations Credit Hours: 3
• COMM 100 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
• General Education: 23MA  by placement Credit Hours: 3

Third Semester

• PEDH 200 - Sports Officiating  or PEDH 201 - Sports Officiating II  Credit Hours: 2
• PEDH 270 - Health Sciences to Coaching Credit Hours: 3
• PEDH 245 - Child Abuse and SAVE Seminar Credit Hours: 1
• SRMT 230 - Sports and Recreation Internship I Credit Hours: 3
• General Education 23NS/23RE : Biology (BIOL) course with Lab Credit Hours: 4
• General Education Economics (ECON): 23SS  Credit Hours: 3

Fourth Semester

• PRKM 200 - Design and Development of Recreation Facilities Credit Hours: 3
• PEDH 220 - First Aid:Respond to Emergency Credit Hours: 2
• PRKM 330 - Recreation for Special Populations Credit Hours: 3
• SRMT 220 - Sports and Recreation Services Credit Hours: 3
• Marketing Elective: choose BUSI 245 - Principles of Marketing  or SRMT 345 - Marketing for Sports Professions  Credit Hours: 3
• Theory & Techniques of Sports and Recreation Services (Choose from PEDH 270  or PEDH 272  or PEDH 273  or PEDH 274  or PEDH 275  or PEDH 276  or PEDH 277  or PEDH 278  or PEDH 279  or PEDH 280  or PEDH 281 ) Credit Hours: 2
• General Education 23SS: PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology  or SOCI 100 - Introduction to Sociology  Credit Hours: 3

Minimum Total Credit Hours = 64

Program Learning Outcomes

A graduate of the Recreation and Sports Management AAS program should be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the philosophy, history, scope, and significance of the leisure services profession.
• Identify the academic and career opportunities available in the leisure services profession, and have a working knowledge of how to access these opportunities.
• Illustrate application of critical thinking.
• Understand and apply fundamental concepts, principles, and procedures for the planning, development, and design of recreational programs, resources, areas, and facilities.
• Demonstrate proper safety, judgment, and decision making in regard to potential and actual emergencies.
• Demonstrate a thorough grounding in the managerial theory and practice of recreation and sports organizations.
• Obtain knowledge and skills needed to receive the New York State Coaching Certification.

SUNY General Education Requirement

Students should be aware that GE requirements vary by degree type. Some majors require additional categories and/or credits. Consult with your academic advisor for program-specific information; for more information, visit: General Education  

General Education Categories and Abbreviations (in alphabetical order): 

Technical Standards for Natural Resource Recreation and Sports Programs

The technical standards listed below are intended to inform students of the skills, abilities, and behavioral expectations required in this program. These technical standards reflect performance abilities and characteristics that are necessary to successfully complete the requirements of this program at SUNY Delhi. These standards are not conditions of admission to the program, but persons interested in applying for admission to the program should review this list to develop a better understanding of the skills, abilities, and behavioral expectations necessary to successfully complete the program. The College complies with the requirements and spirit of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; therefore, the College will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations for participants with disabilities who are otherwise qualified.

The NRRS program student must:

1. Possess the ability to communicate effectively. Effective communication includes the students’ ability to read, communicate in writing, communicate orally, and demonstrate computer literacy through a variety of assignments. The student must also be able to understand and speak the English language at a level consistent with competent professional practice.
2. Possess the ability to learn through observation. Observation requires the functional use of all of their senses, most importantly vision and hearing. The student must be able to participate in lectures, as well as laboratory and practicum demonstrations.
3. Possess the intellectual abilities to effectively solve problems and critically think. They must be able to measure, calculate, reason, analyze, integrate and synthesize information in a timely manner. The student must be able to visually identify appropriate skill proficiency and provide adequate feedback to correct skill deficiencies.
4. Have sufficient motor function through the utilization of fine and gross motor skill in combination with equilibrium. Students must also be able to implement movements required to complete various programmatic skills. Furthermore, students must be capable of lifting weights of up to 50 pounds.
5. Possess the physical ability to effectively participate in, and lead, various recreation and physical education programs.
6. Possess the psychological ability required for the full use of their intellectual abilities. Students must be capable of exercising good judgment, for the prompt and safe completion of all responsibilities inherent to their program leadership. Students should be able to tolerate physically and mentally taxing workloads and function effectively under stress. They must be able to adapt to a changing environment, either natural or social. They must maintain their composure and continue to function well in the face of uncertainties inherent in the settings of recreation and physical education. Students must demonstrate ethical behavior, both in the classroom and during their practical experience. Students must demonstrate flexibility and the ability to adjust to changing situations and uncertainty in recreation and physical education settings.
7. Possess affective skills and appropriate demeanor and rapport that relate to professional education and quality client interaction.