The program in recreation and sport management is designed to prepare candidates for a variety of career opportunities in the field of recreation and sport management. Career opportunities may include park and recreation directors for a city, college and professional sports management, fitness center managers, state and national park managers, camp administrators, or work in YMCAs, Boys and Girls Clubs, or other youth-serving agencies. Graduates of this program should be well prepared to enter the recreation and sport workforce at an entry level position or pursue graduate studies in such areas as recreation management and sport management.
All students must complete the University Core requirements. In addition, all students must take the required general studies for the recreation and sport management core requirements listed. Recreation and sport management majors must obtain a 'C' or better in all courses beginning with the alpha code RESM. To enroll in RESM 440V, students must have a 2.50 GPA or better in RESM core and professional elective courses, have senior standing and have completed RESM 3873 and two RESM 2011 practicums.
There are several experiential requirements within the recreation and sport management core. Students are required to do three practicum experiences (RESM 2011). Each experience totals 45 hours. A more intense experience of an internship (RESM 440V) requires a minimum of 400 hours or work full time for 12-15 weeks in an agency with a qualified park, recreation, or sport management professional.
An undergraduate major in Recreation and Sport Management leads to the Bachelor of Science degree. The minimum requirements for all students in the college are listed under general studies.
Requirements for B.S. in Recreation and Sport Management with Recreation Administration Concentration
Curriculum for a Major in Recreation and Sport Management
Students must complete 40 hours of 3000/4000 level courses to complete degree.
| State Minimum Core | 35 | |
| Required state minimum core for major in Recreation and Sport Management: | ||
| American National Government (ACTS Equivalency = PLSC 2003) 2 | ||
| General Psychology (ACTS Equivalency = PSYC 1103) 2 | ||
| General Sociology (ACTS Equivalency = SOCI 1013) 2 | ||
| Basic Economics: Theory and Practice 2 | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics (ACTS Equivalency = ECON 2103) and Principles of Microeconomics (ACTS Equivalency = ECON 2203) | ||
| Recreation and Sport Management Major Requirements | 36 | |
| Public Speaking (ACTS Equivalency = SPCH 1003) | ||
| Recreation and Sport Practicum (two enrollments of one hour each) 1 | ||
| Diversity and Inclusion in Recreation and Sport Management 1 | ||
| Leisure and Society 1 | ||
| Law and Risk for Recreation and Sport Management 1 | ||
| Program Planning in Recreation and Sport 1 | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Leisure and Sport 1 | ||
| Research in Recreation and Sport 1 | ||
| Pre-Internship Preparation 1 | ||
| Internship (12 hours of RESM 440V required) 1 | ||
| Recreation and Sports Administration Concentrations (See Concentrations) 1 | 9-15 | |
| 12 Hours of RESM elective courses (suggested RESM electives by concentration) | 12 | |
| Professional Foundations of Recreation and Sport Management 1 SA | ||
| Foundations of Outdoor Leadership 1 RA | ||
| Recreation and Sport Leadership 1 SA | ||
| Commercial Recreation and Sport 1 RA | ||
| Recreation and Sport Facilities 1 SA | ||
| Marketing and Promotion in Recreation and Sport Management 1 SA | ||
| Management in Recreation and Sport 1 SA | ||
| Applied Outdoor Adventure Leadership 1 RA | ||
| Independent Study in Recreation and Sport 1 RA | ||
| The Intramural Sports Program 1 RA | ||
| Workshop 1 RA | ||
| General Electives | 6 | |
| Related Electives of which 6 hours must be 3000/4000 level | 16-22 | |
From ACCT, ANTH, CNED, COMM, EXSC, FINN, GEOS, HDFS, HESC, HHPR, HORT, HOSP, ISYS, JOUR, KINS, MGMT, MKTG, NUTR, PBHL, PHED, PSYC, RESM, SCWK, SOCI, SUST, UNIV, WCOB | ||
| Suggested Related Electives by Concentration | ||
| The Helping Relationship RA | ||
| Geology of Our National Parks RA | ||
| Media, Community and Citizenship RA/SA | ||
| Survey of Social Media RA/SA | ||
| Ethics and Corporate Responsibility RA/SA | ||
| Data Analysis and Interpretation RA/SA | ||
| Introduction to Marketing SA | ||
| Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality SA | ||
| Introduction to Hospitality Management SA | ||
| Seminar in Social Media SA | ||
| University Perspectives RA/SA | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Course must have 'C' or better to award degree credit.
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If ECON 2013 and ECON 2023 are taken, reduce RESM-related electives by 3 hours to meet 120.
- RA
Suggested elective for recreation administration concentration.
- SA
Suggested elective for sports administration concentration.
| Recreation Administration Concentration Requirements | ||
| RESM 1003 | Professional Foundations of Recreation and Sport Management 1 | 3 |
| RESM 2813 | Recreation and Sport Leadership 1 | 3 |
| RESM 3843 | Recreation and Sport Facilities 1 | 3 |
| RESM 3883 | Marketing and Promotion in Recreation and Sport Management 1 | 3 |
| RESM 4003 | Management in Recreation and Sport 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
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Course MUST have 'C' or better to award degree credit.
Recreation and Sport Management with Recreation Administration Concentration
Nine-Semester Plan
The Recreation Administration concentration in Recreation and Sport Management is exempt from eight-semester degree plans because students are recommended to register for RESM 440V Internship after the completion of their course work and recreation agencies have their busiest season in the summer. The following nine-semester plan, however, will guide students who wish to graduate in four years.
| First Year | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
| ENGL 1013 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1) | 3 | ||
| MATH 1203 College Algebra (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1103) (or higher (Satisfies General Education Outcome 2.1) | 3 | ||
| Fine Arts or Humanities State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.1 or 3.2)1 | 3 | ||
| PLSC 2003 American National Government (ACTS Equivalency = PLSC 2003) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3 and 4.2) | 3 | ||
| SOCI 2013 General Sociology (ACTS Equivalency = SOCI 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3) | 3 | ||
| ENGL 1023 Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1) | 3 | ||
| COMM 1313 Public Speaking (ACTS Equivalency = SPCH 1003) (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 1.2 and 5.1) | 3 | ||
| Science State Minimum Core w/lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)1 | 4 | ||
| RESM 1003 Professional Foundations of Recreation and Sport Management2 | 3 | ||
| RESM 2853 Leisure and Society (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.3 and 4.1)2 | 3 | ||
| Year Total: | 15 | 16 | |
| Second Year | Units | ||
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
| Choose from (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3): | |||
| ECON 2143 Basic Economics: Theory and Practice3 or ECON 2013 and ECON 2023 | 3-6 | ||
| RESM 2813 Recreation and Sport Leadership2 | 3 | ||
| RESM elective2 | 3 | ||
| RESM Related elective | 3 | ||
| Science State Minimum Core w/lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)1 | 4 | ||
| PSYC 2003 General Psychology (ACTS Equivalency = PSYC 1103) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3) | 3 | ||
| Humanities or Fine Arts State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.2 or 3.1)1 | 3 | ||
| RESM 3093 Diversity and Inclusion in Recreation and Sport Management2 | 3 | ||
| Year Total: | 12 | 13 | |
| Third Year | Units | ||
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
| RESM elective2 | 3 | ||
| HHPR departmental elective | 3 | ||
| RESM 3883 Marketing and Promotion in Recreation and Sport Management2 | 3 | ||
| RESM Related elective | 3 | ||
| HHPR departmental elective | 3 | ||
| RESM Related elective | 3 | ||
| RESM 3833 Program Planning in Recreation and Sport2 | 3 | ||
| RESM 3843 Recreation and Sport Facilities2 | 3 | ||
| RESM 2011 Recreation and Sport Practicum2 | 1 | ||
| Year Total: | 12 | 13 | |
| Fourth Year | Units | ||
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
| RESM 3873 Law and Risk for Recreation and Sport Management2 | 3 | ||
| RESM 4003 Management in Recreation and Sport2 | 3 | ||
| RESM 2011 Recreation and Sport Practicum2 | 1 | ||
| RESM 4411 Pre-Internship Preparation2 | 1 | ||
| RESM Related elective | 3-6 | ||
| RESM 4083 2 | 3 | ||
| RESM 4013 Contemporary Issues in Leisure and Sport2 | 3 | ||
| RESM 2011 Recreation and Sport Practicum2 | 1 | ||
| RESM elective2 | 6 | ||
| RESM 440V Internship (Satisfies General Education Outcome 6.1)2 | 12 | ||
| Year Total: | 14 | 13 | 12 |
| Total Units in Sequence: | 120 | ||
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Students must complete the State Minimum Core requirements as outlined in the Catalog of Studies. The courses that meet the state minimum core also fulfill many of the university's General Education requirements, although there are additional considerations to satisfy the general education learning outcomes. Students are encouraged to consult with their academic adviser when making course selections.
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Course MUST have 'C' or better to award degree credit.
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If ECON 2013 & ECON 2023 are taken, reduce RESM Related Electives by 3 hours to meet 120.
Requirements for B.S. in Recreation and Sport Management with Sports Administration Concentration
Curriculum for a Major in Recreation and Sport Management
Students must complete 40 hours of 3000/4000 level courses to complete degree.
| State Minimum Core | 35 | |
| Required state minimum core for major in Recreation and Sport Management: | ||
| American National Government (ACTS Equivalency = PLSC 2003) 2 | ||
| General Psychology (ACTS Equivalency = PSYC 1103) 2 | ||
| General Sociology (ACTS Equivalency = SOCI 1013) 2 | ||
| Basic Economics: Theory and Practice 2 | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics (ACTS Equivalency = ECON 2103) and Principles of Microeconomics (ACTS Equivalency = ECON 2203) | ||
| Recreation and Sport Management Major Requirements | 36 | |
| Public Speaking (ACTS Equivalency = SPCH 1003) | ||
| Recreation and Sport Practicum (two enrollments of one hour each) 1 | ||
| Diversity and Inclusion in Recreation and Sport Management 1 | ||
| Leisure and Society 1 | ||
| Law and Risk for Recreation and Sport Management 1 | ||
| Program Planning in Recreation and Sport 1 | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Leisure and Sport 1 | ||
| Research in Recreation and Sport 1 | ||
| Pre-Internship Preparation 1 | ||
| Internship (12 hours of RESM 440V required) 1 | ||
| Recreation and Sports Administration Concentrations (See Concentrations) 1 | 9-15 | |
| 12 Hours of RESM elective courses (suggested RESM electives by concentration) | 12 | |
| Professional Foundations of Recreation and Sport Management 1 SA | ||
| Foundations of Outdoor Leadership 1 RA | ||
| Recreation and Sport Leadership 1 SA | ||
| Commercial Recreation and Sport 1 RA | ||
| Recreation and Sport Facilities 1 SA | ||
| Marketing and Promotion in Recreation and Sport Management 1 SA | ||
| Management in Recreation and Sport 1 SA | ||
| Applied Outdoor Adventure Leadership 1 RA | ||
| Independent Study in Recreation and Sport 1 RA | ||
| The Intramural Sports Program 1 RA | ||
| Workshop 1 RA | ||
| General Electives | 6 | |
| Related Electives of which 6 hours must be 3000/4000 level | 16-22 | |
From ACCT, ANTH, CNED, COMM, EXSC, FINN, GEOS, HDFS, HESC, HHPR, HORT, HOSP, ISYS, JOUR, KINS, MGMT, MKTG, NUTR, PBHL, PHED, PSYC, RESM, SCWK, SOCI, SUST, UNIV, WCOB | ||
| Suggested Related Electives by Concentration | ||
| The Helping Relationship RA | ||
| Geology of Our National Parks RA | ||
| Media, Community and Citizenship RA/SA | ||
| Survey of Social Media RA/SA | ||
| Ethics and Corporate Responsibility RA/SA | ||
| Data Analysis and Interpretation RA/SA | ||
| Introduction to Marketing SA | ||
| Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality SA | ||
| Introduction to Hospitality Management SA | ||
| Seminar in Social Media SA | ||
| University Perspectives RA/SA | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Course must have 'C' or better to award degree credit.
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If ECON 2013 and ECON 2023 are taken, reduce RESM-related electives by 3 hours to meet 120.
- RA
Suggested elective for recreation administration concentration.
- SA
Suggested elective for sports administration concentration.
| Sports Administration Concentration Required Courses | ||
| RESM 1013 | Sport Management Fundamentals 1 | 3 |
| RESM 3063 | Commercial Recreation and Sport 1 | 3 |
| RESM 3073 | Managing College Athletics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
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Students must earn a 'C' or better in this course to be awarded degree credit.
Recreation and Sport Management with Sports Administration Concentration
Nine-Semester Plan
The Sports Administration Concentration in Recreation and Sport Management is exempt from eight-semester degree plans because students are recommended to register for RESM 440V Internship after the completion of their course work and the sport management agencies have their busiest season in the summer. The following nine-semester plan, however, will guide students who wish to graduate in four years.
| First Year | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
| ENGL 1013 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1) | 3 | ||
| MATH 1203 College Algebra (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1103) (or higher) (Satifies General Education Outcome 2.1) | 3 | ||
| Fine Arts or Humanities State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.1 or 3.2)1 | 3 | ||
| PLSC 2003 American National Government (ACTS Equivalency = PLSC 2003) (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.3 and 4.2) | 3 | ||
| SOCI 2013 General Sociology (ACTS Equivalency = SOCI 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3) | 3 | ||
| ENGL 1023 Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1) | 3 | ||
| COMM 1313 Public Speaking (ACTS Equivalency = SPCH 1003) (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 1.2 and 5.1) | 3 | ||
| Science State Minimum Core w/lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)1 | 4 | ||
| RESM 2853 Leisure and Society (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.3 and 4.1)2 | 3 | ||
| RESM 1013 Sport Management Fundamentals | 3 | ||
| Year Total: | 15 | 16 | |
| Second Year | Units | ||
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
| Choose from (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3): | |||
| ECON 2143 Basic Economics: Theory and Practice3 or ECON 2013 and ECON 2023 | 3-6 | ||
| RESM 2063 2 | 3 | ||
| RESM elective2 | 3 | ||
| RESM Related elective | 3 | ||
| Science State Minimum Core w/lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)1 | 4 | ||
| PSYC 2003 General Psychology (ACTS Equivalency = PSYC 1103) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3) | 3 | ||
| Humanities or Fine Arts State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.2 or 3.1)1 | 3 | ||
| RESM 3093 Diversity and Inclusion in Recreation and Sport Management2 | 3 | ||
| Year Total: | 15 | 13 | |
| Third Year | Units | ||
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
| RESM elective2 | 6 | ||
| HHPR departmental elective | 3 | ||
| RESM Related elective | 3 | ||
| HHPR departmental elective | 3 | ||
| RESM Related elective | 3 | ||
| RESM 3833 Program Planning in Recreation and Sport2 | 3 | ||
| RESM 2011 Recreation and Sport Practicum2 | 1 | ||
| RESM 3073 Managing College Athletics | 3 | ||
| Year Total: | 12 | 13 | |
| Fourth Year | Units | ||
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
| RESM 3873 Law and Risk for Recreation and Sport Management2 | 3 | ||
| RESM elective2 | 3 | ||
| RESM 2011 Recreation and Sport Practicum2 | 1 | ||
| RESM 4411 Pre-Internship Preparation2 | 1 | ||
| RESM Related elective | 3-6 | ||
| RESM 3083 Research in Recreation and Sport2 | 3 | ||
| RESM 4013 Contemporary Issues in Leisure and Sport2 | 3 | ||
| RESM 2011 Recreation and Sport Practicum2 | 1 | ||
| RESM Related elective | 6 | ||
| RESM 440V Internship (Satisfies General Education Outcome 6.1)2 | 12 | ||
| Year Total: | 11 | 13 | 12 |
| Total Units in Sequence: | 120 | ||
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Students must complete the State Minimum Core requirements as outlined in the Catalog of Studies. The courses that meet the state minimum core also fulfill many of the university's General Education requirements, although there are additional considerations to satisfy the general education learning outcomes. Students are encouraged to consult with their academic adviser when making course selections.
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Students must earn a 'C' or better in this course to be awarded degree credit.
- 3
If ECON 2013 and ECON 2023 are taken, reduce RESM-related electives by 3 hours to meet 120.
Minor in Outdoor Leadership
The Outdoor Leadership minor requires completion of 15 hours of study with at least 50 percent of the courses applied toward the minor taken in residence. Each student must have a 2.00 cumulative grade-point average in the courses offered to complete the minor.
Degree-seeking students who are not majoring in the Recreation and Sport Management Program but are working toward a minor should note the following:
- Students who elect to obtain an Outdoor Leadership minor must provide written notice of their intent to the dean’s office of the college in which they are receiving a degree. This notice and all requirements for the Outdoor Leadership minor must be completed prior to the awarding of the student’s undergraduate degree.
- All equivalencies must be approved by the program faculty in recreation and sport management.
Program Curriculum:
| Required Core (11 hours) | ||
| RESM 1023 | Foundations of Outdoor Leadership | 3 |
| RESM 1032 | Outdoor Living Skills | 2 |
| RESM 3043 | Natural Resources and Outdoor Ethics | 3 |
| RESM 4023 | Applied Outdoor Adventure Leadership | 3 |
| Skill Based Courses (4 hours) | ||
| RESM 1051 | Rock Climbing I | 1 |
| RESM 1061 | Rock Climbing II | 1 |
| RESM 1071 | Introduction to Mountain Biking | 1 |
| RESM 1081 | Advanced Mountain Biking | 1 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Edmonston, Craig, M.S. (University of Kansas), B.S. (Kansas State University), Instructor, Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation, 2016.
Langsner, Steve, Ph.D. (Indiana University at Bloomington), M.S. (University of Baltimore), B.S. (Springfield College), Associate Professor, Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation, 1989.
Lens, Joshua, J.D. (University of Iowa), B.A. (University of Northern Iowa), Assistant Professor, Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation, 2018.
Moiseichik, Merry Lynn, J.D. (University of Arkansas), R.Ed. (Indiana University at Bloomington), M.S., B.S.E. (State University of New York at Cortland), Professor, Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation, 1989, 2007.
Schmitt, Craig, Ph.D. (University of Northern Colorado), M.B.A. (University of Central Florida), B.S. (University of Florida), Teaching Assistant Professor, Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation, 2020.
Courses
RESM 1003. Professional Foundations of Recreation and Sport Management. 3 Hours.
An analysis of the historical and philosophical development of recreation, sport and leisure. Theories of play, recreation, sport and leisure are studied. Economic, political, technical, and social forces are examined as these influence recreation, sport, parks, and leisure services is examined in context with diverse service delivery systems. Prerequisite: RESM major or RESM minor or instructor consent. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer)
RESM 1013. Sport Management Fundamentals. 3 Hours.
This course is designed to present an overview of the fundamentals of sport management in professional and intercollegiate sport, as well as issues facing sport organizations and how management techniques can be applied to solve sport business problems. A description of career opportunities in sport will be presented with special interest in helping the student design a course of study that best meets his/her goals. Prerequisite: RESMBS major or instructor consent. (Typically offered: Fall)
RESM 1023. Foundations of Outdoor Leadership. 3 Hours.
An introduction to the philosophy and history of outdoor recreation and an examination of the theories, principles, and practices of leading others outdoors. Focus is on an introduction to outdoor technical, power, and meta-skills needed to effectively lead adventure-based programs. Emphasis is placed on communication skills, group dynamics, flexible leadership styles, problem solving, basic facilitation techniques, professionalism, and decision-making. Field visits are required in this course. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer)
RESM 1032. Outdoor Living Skills. 2 Hours.
Classroom study leading to one overnight (weekend) trip to develop personal experience in outdoor recreational activities. Topics include low impact practices, meal planning, risk management, route and description plans, equipment selection, use, maintenance, clothing systems, shelters, weather, and more. An overnight outing is required in this course. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)
RESM 1041. Social Issues in the Outdoor Industry. 1 Hour.
Every participant in outdoor sports - be it a recreational or a competitive environment - is affected by social issues. Building a nuanced and comprehensive understanding of these issues empowers future outdoor industry professionals to address the issues in holistic ways. This course will provide an overview of a variety of topics including but not limited to patriarchy, white supremacy, heteronormativity, fatphobia, Indigenous erasure, climate advocacy, physical and neuro disabilities, tokenism, and much more. We will also learn how to stop perpetuating the harmful cycles in the outdoor industry that many of these oppressive systems create. Prerequisite: Students must have instructor consent and/or be enrolled in the Outdoor Leadership minor (ODLR). (Typically offered: Irregular)
RESM 1051. Rock Climbing I. 1 Hour.
This course will acquaint students with the principles and practices of indoor rock climbing, rock climbing equipment, climbing systems, physics of rock climbing, climbing movement, belaying, and different approaches to rock climbing. The course will enable students to increase muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility of the body through rock climbing as a fitness activity. This course will include the Professional Climbing Instructors Association Climb Site Belayer Certification. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)
RESM 1061. Rock Climbing II. 1 Hour.
Designed to acquaint students with intermediate to advanced climbing movement and techniques. Emphasis is placed on advanced understanding of climbing wall equipment, inspection, and maintenance, climbing instructional techniques, assisted braking belay devices, climbing rescue, supervision, and risk management. This course will include the Professional Climbing Instructors Association Climbing Wall Instructor Certification. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)
RESM 1071. Introduction to Mountain Biking. 1 Hour.
This course will deliver the basic skills and resources necessary for students to develop confidence in pursuing mountain biking. Topics will include technique and handling, basic maintenance, equipment, and resources for exploring the many mountain bike trails in Northwest Arkansas. Prerequisite: ODLR-M student or instructor consent. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)
RESM 1081. Advanced Mountain Biking. 1 Hour.
This course will deliver the intermediate to advanced skills and resources necessary for students to develop confidence in pursuing mountain biking. Topics will include progressive techniques and handling, advanced maintenance, and an exploration of a variety of trail types (e.g. XC, downhill, skills development, etc.) in Northwest Arkansas. Prerequisite: ODLR-M student or instructor consent. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)
RESM 1091. Introduction to Bike Mechanics. 1 Hour.
This course will deliver basic skills and resources necessary for students to develop maintenance and repairs on bikes. Designed to progress through all the parts of the bike and conceptualize topics taught in class. Topics include drivetrain repair and maintenance, brake repair and maintenance, headset and hub adjustments, and flat tire repair. Prerequisite: Instructor consent and/or be enrolled in the Outdoor Leadership minor (ODLR). (Typically offered: Irregular)
RESM 1101. Wilderness First Aid. 1 Hour.
This course is the industry standard for wilderness medicine certifications for outdoor guides and leaders traveling for day trips or short adventures. Certification is dependent on testing and performance and participation in the course. Through this course, students will leader how to assess, treat, prioritize illnesses and injuries in remote settings. Active engagement is required as students will participate in skills labs and simulations. Students will receive certifications from Wilderness Medicine Training Center (WMTC) for a Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness CPR, and Epinephrine. Prerequisite: ODLR-M student or instructor consent. (Typically offered: Irregular)
RESM 1121. Soft Surface Trail Stewardship and Management. 1 Hour.
This course will deliver basic skills and resources necessary for students to learn trail design history, building techniques, maintenance, and sustainability. Topics include user access, tool usage, stonework, vegetative abatement, drainage and more. Prerequisite: ODLR-M student or instructor consent. (Typically offered: Fall)
RESM 1131. Introduction to Bikepacking. 1 Hour.
This course is for students interested in an introduction to bikepacking, exploring the experiences available for both mountain bike and gravel/rural road touring with a focus on the Ozarks Mountains. The course is designed to (1) teach students the introductory skills needed to successfully plan a route for a multiday bikepacking trip while (2) developing the basic understanding of bikepacking through a self-supported but instructor led two days, one night group bikepacking trip. Prerequisite: ODLR-M student or instructor consent. (Typically offered: Fall)
RESM 2011. Recreation and Sport Practicum. 1 Hour.
Students are assigned to assist in leisure-oriented programs for exposure to organizational structure, services, and programming of cooperating recreational and sport agencies. Students may take 1-2 hours per semester; each credit hour is a 45-hour experience. Students must complete 2 different experiences before internship. Prerequisite: RESM 1003 or RESM 1013 with a grade of C or better. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer) May be repeated for up to 2 hours of degree credit.
RESM 2813. Recreation and Sport Leadership. 3 Hours.
Development of knowledge related to leadership theory, group dynamics, and face to face leadership techniques. Students gain an understanding of leadership theories as they are applied in a field setting. Pre- or Corequisite: COMM 1313. Prerequisite: RESM 1003 or RESM 1013 with a grade of C or better. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)
RESM 2853. Leisure and Society. 3 Hours.
This course is an examination of leisure and its effect on society. Course content includes identification and exploration of motivating factors related to various traditional and contemporary leisure expressions as it occurs across diverse populations. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer)
RESM 2853H. Honors Leisure and Society. 3 Hours.
This course is an examination of leisure and its effect on society. Course content includes identification and exploration of motivating factors related to various traditional and contemporary leisure expressions as it occurs across diverse populations. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)
This course is equivalent to RESM 2853.
RESM 3023. Sport Management Fundamentals. 3 Hours.
This course is designed to present an overview of the fundamentals of sport management in professional and intercollegiate sport, as well as issues facing sport organizations and how management techniques can be applied to solve sport business problems. A description of career opportunities in sport will be presented with special interest in helping the student design a course of study that best meets his/her goals. Prerequisite: RESM 1003 with a grade of C or better. (Typically offered: Fall)
RESM 3043. Natural Resources and Outdoor Ethics. 3 Hours.
An examination of the use and management of natural resources for outdoor recreation with consideration of multiple use, environmental ethics, risk management, and other current topics. An overnight outing is required in this course. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)
RESM 3063. Commercial Recreation and Sport. 3 Hours.
Examination of the commercial recreation and sport industries. The operational requirement of a wide range of recreation businesses will be studied. Case study and field investigation methods will be emphasized. Prerequisite: RESM 1003 or RESM 1013 with a grade of C or better. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)
RESM 3073. Managing College Athletics. 3 Hours.
This course examines modern college athletics and the issues facing today's college athletics administrators. To appropriately do so, the course looks at the history of college athletics and accompanying issues. Further, the class will identify and discuss various constituencies of an athletics department as well as the various units within an athletics department. The class will examine the makeup of the NCAA and its operations as well as issues facing it. Prerequisite: RESM 1003 or RESM 1013 both with a C or better. (Typically offered: Fall)
RESM 3083. Research in Recreation and Sport. 3 Hours.
An introduction to the applied methods and techniques of research and evaluation in recreation and sport services. General consideration given to research applications such as needs assessment, program evaluation, and marketing studies. Emphasis placed on the logic underlying the research process. Prerequisite: Junior standing and RESM 1003 or RESM 1013 both with a grade of C or better. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)
RESM 3083H. Honors Research in Recreation and Sport. 3 Hours.
An introduction to the applied methods and techniques of research and evaluation in recreation and sport services. General consideration given to research applications such as needs assessment, program evaluation, and marketing studies. Emphasis placed on the logic underlying the research process. Prerequisite: Honors candidacy and RESM 1003 or RESM 1013 both with a grade of C or better. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)
This course is equivalent to RESM 3083.
RESM 3093. Diversity and Inclusion in Recreation and Sport Management. 3 Hours.
An introduction to the basic concepts of inclusive and special recreation and sport services integrated with knowledge and skill sets required to provide accessible recreation and leisure programming for people with disabilities. Prerequisite: RESM 1003 with a grade of C or better. (Typically offered: Spring)
RESM 3833. Program Planning in Recreation and Sport. 3 Hours.
Development of the fundamentals of program planning using modern techniques of identifying and analyzing program activity areas and community needs. Includes program development and application with a variety of population groups and representative leisure service areas. Prerequisite: RESM 1003 or RESM 1013 with a grade of C or better. (Typically offered: Spring)
RESM 3843. Recreation and Sport Facilities. 3 Hours.
Planning concepts, design principles, and maintenance techniques are emphasized. Also, technical design concepts and firsthand experiences in maintenance of facilities are included. Prerequisite: RESM 1003 or RESM 1013 with a grade of C or better. (Typically offered: Spring)
RESM 3873. Law and Risk for Recreation and Sport Management. 3 Hours.
In-depth look at risk management and related legal issues affecting recreation and sport administration. Pre- or Corequisite: RESM major or RESM minor or by instructor consent. Prerequisite: Junior standing, and RESM 1003 or RESM 1013 both with a grade of C or better. (Typically offered: Fall)
RESM 3883. Marketing and Promotion in Recreation and Sport Management. 3 Hours.
This course provides an overview of the principles and practices of promotions and marketing in the recreation and sport industry. Topics include sport marketing planning, market segmentation and identification of the target market, marketing mix, and sponsorship. Credits: three hours. Prerequisite: (RESM 1003 or RESM 1013 with a grade of C or better), and (ECON 2143 or (ECON 2013 and ECON 2023)). (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)
RESM 3901H. Honors Recreation and Sport Management Thesis Tutorial. 1 Hour.
Designed to provide the foundation for the Honors Thesis/Project. Students and faculty tutors work "one-on-one" exploring a specific topic which has been agreed upon by the student and the professor. Prerequisite: Honors candidacy, RESMBS major, and RESM 1003 with a grade of C or better. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer)
RESM 391V. Special Topics in RESM. 1-3 Hour.
Designed to cover specialized topics not presented in recreation and sport management coursework. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 9 hours of degree credit.
RESM 4003. Management in Recreation and Sport. 3 Hours.
Management techniques for recreation and sport programs and facilities. Prerequisite: RESM 1003 or RESM 1013 with a grade of C or better. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)
RESM 4013. Contemporary Issues in Leisure and Sport. 3 Hours.
Discussion of selected topics and review of current literature in the recreation and sport field. Analysis of current trends and professional issues are emphasized. Certification at the instructor level or higher in at least 2 areas of expertise must be completed before a grade is assigned in this course. Prerequisite: Senior standing and RESM 1003 or RESM 1013 with a grade of C or better. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)
RESM 4023. Applied Outdoor Adventure Leadership. 3 Hours.
This course considers the values and scope of outdoor recreation programs, leadership and skill development with practical experience in a wilderness environment. The course will include a canoe trip through the wilderness, and skill training in such areas as orienteering and rock climbing; and leadership development in interpersonal and processing skills. (Typically offered: Summer)
RESM 405V. Independent Study in Recreation and Sport. 1-3 Hour.
Provides student an opportunity to pursue special study of research problems. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer) May be repeated for degree credit.
RESM 4253. Business of Sport. 3 Hours.
This course is designed as a "Study Tour" course. For the first part of the course, students will learn about the business of various sport organizations in different US locations. During the second part of the course, students will travel to the specific US location to connect with and learn from industry professionals and tour a variety of sport organizations and facilities. Course includes study trip; length based upon destination. Additional fees required. Course will be offered during the Intersession. Prerequisite: 2.0 minimum GPA, RESMBS majors with minimum of 60 hours completed, and instructor consent. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer)
RESM 4273. The Intramural Sports Program. 3 Hours.
Historical development, aim and objectives, organization, administration, units of competition, program of activities, schedule making, scoring plans, rules and regulations, awards, and special administrative problems. (Typically offered: Fall Odd Years)
RESM 4283. History and Application of American Sport. 3 Hours.
This survey course will explore the historical development of sport in American culture and the processes of change in American culture and sport from the 15th century to the present. Students will learn how to apply historical concepts to current issues in recreation and sport management. (Typically offered: Irregular)
RESM 440V. Internship. 1-12 Hour.
This experiential based course requires 40 hours per week of work in an approved agency for a full semester. It is recommended that students register for the summer session after completion of their course work. Prerequisite: RESM 4411, RESM 3873 and two hours of RESM 2011 with grades of C or better. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer)
RESM 4411. Pre-Internship Preparation. 1 Hour.
Enables student preparation for internship experiences and eventual employment. Course will assist students in preparation of resumes; provide opportunities for interview practice; the development of job search and application skills, as well as other requisites for entering the professional workforce. Prerequisite: RESM 1003 or RESM 1013, both with a grade of C or better. Pre- or Corequisite: RESM 3873. (Typically offered: Fall)
RESM 480V. Workshop. 1-3 Hour.
Workshop. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 3 hours of degree credit.
RESM 498VH. Honors Recreation and Sport Management Thesis/Project. 1-3 Hour.
Designed to provide facilitation of the Honors Thesis/Project. Students and faculty work "one-on-one: to complete the honors thesis/project. Prerequisite: Honors candidacy, RESMBS major, and RESM 3901H. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer) May be repeated for up to 3 hours of degree credit.
