First Semester

• PEDH 245 - Child Abuse and SAVE Seminar Credit Hours: 1
• PRKM 100 - Orientation to Recreation and Physical Education Credit Hours: 1
• PRKM 110 - Introduction to Recreation and Physical Education Credit Hours: 3
• CITA XXX - Computer Elective Credit Hours: 3
• PRKM 130 - Recreation Program Planning Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 100 - Freshman Composition  or ENGL 200 - Advanced Composition  Credit Hours: 3

Second Semester

• Lower Division Elective Credit Hours: 5
• ACCT 115 - Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 3
• Laboratory Science Elective Credit Hours: 4
• COMM 100 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology I  or SOCI 100 - Introduction to Sociology  Credit Hours: 3

Third Semester

• Lower Division Elective(s) Credit Hours: 6
• PRKM 230 - Parks and Recreation Internship I Credit Hours: 3
• General Education  Elective(s) from GE4 Credit Hours: 3
• MATH XXX - Mathematics Elective(s) Credit Hours: 3
• PRKM 345 - Marketing for Sports Professions Credit Hours: 3

Fourth Semester

• Lower Division Elective(s) Credit Hours: 3
• General Education  Elective(s) from GE7 or GE8 Credit Hours: 3
• PEDH 220 - First Aid:Respond to Emergency Credit Hours: 2
• PRKM 200 - Design and Development of Park and Recreation Facilities Credit Hours: 3
• PRKM 220 - Park and Recreation Administration Credit Hours: 3
• ECON 100 - Introductory Macroeconomics  or ECON 110 - Introductory Microeconomics  or ECON 210 - Economics of Sports  Credit Hours: 3

Fifth Semester

• General Education  Elective(s) from GE6 or GE9 Credit Hours: 3
• PGMB 210 - Introduction to Turfgrass Management Credit Hours: 3
• PRKM 305 - Recreation and Sports Event Management Credit Hours: 3
• PRKM 330 - Recreation for Special Populations Credit Hours: 3
• GSTM 306 - Golf Course Facility Human Resource Management  or BUSI 237 - Human Resource Management  Credit Hours: 3

Sixth Semester

• PRKM 300 - Recreation and Sport Facility Planning and Management Credit Hours: 3
• Upper Division Elective(s) Credit Hours: 3
• AECT 280 - Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Credit Hours: 3
• BUSI 405 - Project Management Credit Hours: 3
• GSTM 310 - Golf Course Planning & Budgeting Credit Hours: 3

Seventh Semester

• BUSI 310 - Strategic Management Credit Hours: 3
• GOVT 300 - Public Policy Credit Hours: 3
• PRKM 400 - Pre-Internship for Recreation and Sports Facility Management Credit Hours: 1
• Upper Division Elective(s) Credit Hours: 3
• BUSI, CITA, or COMM Upper Division Elective Credit Hours: 3

Eighth Semester

• PRKM 420 - Internship for Recreation and Sports Facility Management Credit Hours: 12

Minimum Total Credit Hours = 123

Program Learning Outcomes

A graduate of the Recreation and Sports Management BBA 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.
• Identify the major principles of recreation and sports facility operations field of study.
• Analyze situations and apply appropriate managerial skills in the overall operation of recreation and sports facilities.
• Demonstrate appropriate application of programming and managerial skills in the overall operation of recreation and sports events.

SUNY General Education Requirement

Students who intend to receive AA, AS, or baccalaureate degrees must satisfy SUNY and campus General Education (GE) requirements to graduate. Students should be aware that GE requirements may vary by academic program. Consult with your academic advisor for program-specific information; for general information: General Education  

AAS and AOS degree students may not be required to fulfill General Education (GE) requirements; however, any student who may wish to transfer should complete as many GE courses as possible. Consult with your academic advisor.

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.