2005-06 Undergraduate Catalog
Majors
This curriculum prepares students to develop, manage and deliver leisure services to a variety of populations in diverse settings, and to become decision makers in sport organizations while providing a foundation for students to pursue graduate studies.
By graduation, students will have obtained competencies and skills sufficient to take the Certified Park and Recreation Professional examination to become a Certified Park and Recreation Professional.
To earn the Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Parks and Tourism or Bachelor of Science in Sport Management, courses must be completed successfully in General Education, the major courses, related professional courses and cognate or specialized elective courses. An approved full-semester internship is required upon completion of all course work.
In each specialization, cognate or specialized elective courses are required; the number of hours varies according to the degree program. These courses must be selected from a list of courses by specialization. Courses taken that do not match the selected specialization will not be accepted to fulfill degree requirements. Contact the department's academic advising office for a cognate course list.
Recreation and Event Management
Tourism and Hospitality Management
Natural Resources Recreation Management
Recreation Programming
Sport Management
Recreation and event management courses and training focus on the knowledge and skills necessary to administer and manage commercial and entrepreneurial leisure service businesses. Event management courses focus on organizing and planning events and conferences. Recreation and event management concentrations include conference and special event planning, commercial recreation, and community recreation.
Tourism and hospitality management courses prepare students for employment opportunities in the tourism industry and with agencies responsible for travel and tourism development, resort recreation management, and hospitality management. A concentration in tourism planning and development also is offered.
Natural resources recreation management prepares students for employment opportunities in parks, beaches and waterfront, wildlife refuges or forest settings and in other outdoor recreation and park services. Courses and training focus on the knowledge and skills necessary to manage recreation programs in natural environments, including parks and protected areas, and to manage the use of natural resources to protect the environment and enhance outdoor recreation experiences. An emphasis in ecotourism, and concentrations in parks and protected areas and water-based recreation also are offered. See department adviser for details.
Recreation programming prepares students for activity leadership employment in recreation settings, such as camps, activity programs, YMCAs, YWCAs and Boys and Girls Clubs. Courses focus on planning, implementation and evaluation of recreational activities for all segments of the population. A concentration in at-risk youth is offered through this specialization.
A Bachelor of Science in Sport Management prepares students to work in high-level competition sport settings; such as professional, intercollegiate and amateur sports. The curriculum emphasizes athletes and their physical, psychological and social needs. All required courses must be completed before the internship.
| Tourism, Recreation, and Sport Management |
| College: Health and Human Performance |
| Degree: Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Parks and Tourism or a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management. |
| Hours for the Degree: 120 |
| Specializations: Recreation and Event Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Natural Resources Recreation Management, Recreation Programming, Sport Management |
| Minor: No |
| Combined-Degree Program: Yes |
| Website: hermes.hhp.ufl.edu/rpt |
This curriculum prepares students to develop, manage and deliver leisure services to a variety of populations in diverse settings, and to become decision makers in sport organizations while providing a foundation for students to pursue graduate studies.
By graduation, students will have obtained competencies and skills sufficient to take the Certified Park and Recreation Professional examination to become a Certified Park and Recreation Professional.
To earn the Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Parks and Tourism or Bachelor of Science in Sport Management, courses must be completed successfully in General Education, the major courses, related professional courses and cognate or specialized elective courses. An approved full-semester internship is required upon completion of all course work.
Cognate Courses
In each specialization, cognate or specialized elective courses are required; the number of hours varies according to the degree program. These courses must be selected from a list of courses by specialization. Courses taken that do not match the selected specialization will not be accepted to fulfill degree requirements. Contact the department's academic advising office for a cognate course list.
Recreation and Event Management
Tourism and Hospitality Management
Natural Resources Recreation Management
Recreation Programming
Sport Management
Recreation and event management courses and training focus on the knowledge and skills necessary to administer and manage commercial and entrepreneurial leisure service businesses. Event management courses focus on organizing and planning events and conferences. Recreation and event management concentrations include conference and special event planning, commercial recreation, and community recreation.
Critical Tracking Requirements
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- Complete 1 of 6 critical-tracking courses PSY 2012, SYG 2000, ECO 2023, ENC 2210 or AEE 3033C or ENC 3254, EDF 3110 or DEP 3053, SPC 2600 or AEE 3030C
Semester 2:
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
Semester 3:
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
Semester 4:
- Complete all 6 critical-tracking courses
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology (GE–S) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE–M) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE–HI) | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Sciences (GE–P or B) | 3 |
| Composition (GE–C) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE–S) | 3 |
| ENC 2210 Technical Writing (GE–C) or AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences or ENC 3254 Professional Writing in the Discipline | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE–M) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE–H, I) or Physical and Biological Sciences (GE–P or B) | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Sciences (GE–P or B) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (GE–S) | 3 |
| EDF 3110 Human Growth and Development (GE–S) or DEP 3053 Developmental Psychology (GE–S) | 3 |
| MAN 3025 Principles of Management (GE–S) | 4 |
| Electives | 5 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking or AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing (GE–S) | 4 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Cognate courses | 5 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| LEI 3140 Philosophy and History of Recreation (GE–H) | 3 |
| LEI 3400 Recreation Programming and Leadership | 4 |
| LEI 3843 Commercial Recreation | 3 |
| LEI 3836 Hospitality Management | 3 |
| Cognate course | 2 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| LEI 3180 Current Trends in Leisure Services | 3 |
| LEI 3546 Park Management | 3 |
| LEI 3832 Special Events and Meeting Planning | 3 |
| LEI 3921 Field Experience in Leisure Services | 3 |
| LEI 3705 Leisure Services for People with Disabilities | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| LEI 4540 Management and Supervision of Leisure Facilities and Personnel | 4 |
| LEI 4570 Revenue Resources Management | 3 |
| LEI 4880 Evaluation of Leisure Services | 3 |
| LEI 4501 Legal Aspects of Recreation, Parks and Tourism | 3 |
| Cognate course | 2 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| LEI 4940 Internship in Leisure Services | 15 |
| Total | 15 |
Tourism and hospitality management courses prepare students for employment opportunities in the tourism industry and with agencies responsible for travel and tourism development, resort recreation management, and hospitality management. A concentration in tourism planning and development also is offered.
Critical Tracking Requirements
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- Complete 1 of 6 critical-tracking courses PSY 2012, SYG 2000, ECO 2023, ENC 2210 or AEE 3033C or ENC 3254, EDF 3110 or DEP 3053, SPC 2600 or AEE 3030C
Semester 2:
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
Semester 3:
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
Semester 4:
- Complete all 6 critical-tracking courses
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology (GE–S) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE–M) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE–H, I) | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Sciences (GE–P or B) | 3 |
| Composition (GE–C) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE–S) | 3 |
| ENC 2210 Technical Writing (GE–C) or AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences or ENC 3254 Professional Writing in the Discipline | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE–M) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE–H, I) or Physical and Biological Sciences (GE–P or B) | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Sciences (GE–P or B) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (GE–S) | 3 |
| EDF 3110 Human Growth and Development (GE–S) or DEP 3053 Developmental Psychology (GE–S) | 3 |
| MAN 3025 Principles of Management (GE–S) | 4 |
| Electives | 5 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking or AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing (GE–S) | 4 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Cognate courses | 5 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| LEI 3140 Philosophy and History of Recreation (GE–H) | 3 |
| LEI 3400 Recreation Programming and Leadership | 4 |
| LEI 3836 Hospitality Management | 3 |
| LEI 3830 Principles of Travel and Tourism | 3 |
| Cognate course | 2 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| LEI 3180 Current Trends in Leisure Services | 3 |
| LEI 3831 Fundamentals of Tourism Planning | 3 |
| LEI 3921 Field Experience in Leisure Services | 3 |
| LEI 3705 Leisure Services for People with Disabilities | 3 |
| LEI 3832 Special Event and Meeting Planning | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| LEI 4540 Management and Supervision of Leisure Facilities and Personnel | 4 |
| LEI 4570 Revenue Resources Management | 3 |
| LEI 4880 Evaluation of Leisure Services | 3 |
| LEI 4501 Legal Aspects of Recreation, Parks and Tourism | 3 |
| Cognate course | 2 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| LEI 4940 Internship in Leisure Services | 15 |
| Total | 15 |
Natural resources recreation management prepares students for employment opportunities in parks, beaches and waterfront, wildlife refuges or forest settings and in other outdoor recreation and park services. Courses and training focus on the knowledge and skills necessary to manage recreation programs in natural environments, including parks and protected areas, and to manage the use of natural resources to protect the environment and enhance outdoor recreation experiences. An emphasis in ecotourism, and concentrations in parks and protected areas and water-based recreation also are offered. See department adviser for details.
Critical Tracking Requirements
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- Complete 2 of 9 critical-tracking courses SYG 2000, ECO 2023, MAR 3023, LAA 2710, ENC 2210 or AEE 3033C or ENC 3254, BSC 2007/2009L or BSC 2010/2010L, PCB 3034C, EDF 3110 or DEP 3053, SPC 2600 or AEE 3030C
Semester 2:
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
Semester 3:
- Complete 3 additional critical-tracking courses
Semester 4:
- Complete all 9 critical-tracking courses
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 and Laboratory or BSC 2007 and 2009L Biological Sciences: Cells, Organisms and Genetics and Laboratory (GE–B) | 4 |
| SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology (GE–S) | 3 |
| Composition (GE–C) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE–M) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE–HI) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| ENC 2210 Technical Writing (GE–C) or AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences or ENC 3254 Professional Writing in the Discipline | 3 |
| SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking or AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Sciences (GE–P or B) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE–M) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (GE–S) | 3 |
| EDF 3110 Human Growth and Development (GE–S) or DEP 3053 Developmental Psychology (GE–S) | 3 |
| LAA 2710 History of Landscape Architecture (GE–H, I) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Cognate course | 2 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| PCB 3034C Introduction to Ecology (GE–B) | 4 |
| MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing (GE–S) | 4 |
| Cognate course | 4 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| LEI 3140 Philosophy and History of Recreation (GE–H) | 3 |
| LEI 3400 Recreation Programming and Leadership | 4 |
| LEI 3250 Introduction to Outdoor Recreation and Parks | 3 |
| LEI 3705 Leisure Services for People with Disabilities | 3 |
| LAA 4830 Planning and Design of Recreation and Park Sites | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| LEI 3180 Current Trends in Leisure Services | 3 |
| LEI 3546 Park Management | 3 |
| LEI 3921 Field Experience in Leisure Services | 3 |
| LEI 4501 Legal Aspects of Recreation, Parks and Tourism | 3 |
| Cognate course | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| LEI 4540 Management and Supervision of Leisure Facilities and Personnel | 4 |
| LEI 4570 Revenue Resources Management | 3 |
| LEI 4880 Evaluation of Leisure Services | 3 |
| Cognate courses | 4 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| LEI 4940 Internship in Leisure Services | 15 |
| Total | 15 |
Ecotourism Emphasis:
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| LEI 3140 Philosophy and History of Recreation (GE–H) | 3 |
| LEI 3400 Recreation Programming and Leadership | 4 |
| LEI 3250 Introduction to Outdoor Recreation and Parks | 3 |
| LEI 3705 Leisure Services for People with Disabilities | 3 |
| LEI 3830 Principles of Travel and Tourism | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| LEI 3180 Current Trends in Leisure Services | 3 |
| LEI 3546 Park Management | 3 |
| LEI 3921 Field Experience in Leisure Services | 3 |
| LEI 4833 Ecotourism | 3 |
| LEI 4501 Legal Aspects of Recreation, Parks and Tourism | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| LEI 4540 Management and Supervision of Leisure Facilities and Personnel | 4 |
| LEI 4570 Revenue Resources Management | 3 |
| LEI 4880 Evaluation of Leisure Services | 3 |
| FOR 4664 Sustainable Ecotourism Development | 3 |
| Cognate course | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| LEI 4940 Internship in Leisure Services | 15 |
| Total | 15 |
Recreation programming prepares students for activity leadership employment in recreation settings, such as camps, activity programs, YMCAs, YWCAs and Boys and Girls Clubs. Courses focus on planning, implementation and evaluation of recreational activities for all segments of the population. A concentration in at-risk youth is offered through this specialization.
Critical Tracking Requirements
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- Complete 1 of 11 critical-tracking courses PSY 2012, SYG 2000, SOP 3004, MAR 3023, ENC 2210 or AEE 3033C or ENC 3254, EDF 3110 or DEP 3053, SPC 2600 or AEE 3030C, ECO 2023, two hours of dance and six hours of sport/fitness dance
Semester 2
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
Semester 3:
- Complete 4 additional critical-tracking courses
Semester 4:
- Complete all 11 critical-tracking courses
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology (GE–S) | 3 |
| Composition (GE–C) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE–M) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE–H, I) | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Sciences (GE–P/B) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| ENC 2210 Technical Writing (GE–C) or AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences or ENC 3254 Professional Writing in the Discipline | 3 |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE–S) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE–M) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE–H, I) or Physical and Biological Sciences (GE–P, B) | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Sciences (GE–P or B) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| EDF 3110 Human Growth and Development (GE–S) or DEP 3053 Developmental Psychology (GE–S) | 3 |
| SOP 3004 Social Psychology (GE–S) | 3 |
| ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| PEL Sports, Fitness, Dance | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking or AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| PEL Sport/Fitness /Dance | 3 |
| MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing | 4 |
| DAA/PET Dance | 2 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| LEI 3140 Philosophy and History of Recreation (GE–H) | 3 |
| LEI 3832 Special Events and Meeting Planning | 3 |
| LEI 3400 Recreation Programming and Leadership | 4 |
| LEI 3705 Leisure Services for People with Disabilities | 3 |
| Cognate course | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| LEI 4501 Legal Aspects of Recreation, Parks and Tourism | 3 |
| LEI 3921 Field Experience in Leisure Services | 3 |
| LEI 3820 Leisure Education and Counseling | 2 |
| LEI 3180 Current Trends in Leisure Services | 3 |
| Cognate course | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| LEI 4540 Management and Supervision of Leisure Facilities and Personnel | 4 |
| LEI 4570 Revenue Resources Management | 3 |
| LEI 4880 Evaluation of Leisure Services | 3 |
| Cognate courses | 5 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| LEI 4940 Internship in Leisure Services | 15 |
| Total | 15 |
A Bachelor of Science in Sport Management prepares students to work in high-level competition sport settings; such as professional, intercollegiate and amateur sports. The curriculum emphasizes athletes and their physical, psychological and social needs. All required courses must be completed before the internship.
Critical Tracking Requirements
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- Complete 1 of 5 critical-tracking courses with a 2.2 GPA on tracking course work PSY 2012, SPC 2600 or AEE 3030C, MAC 1147 or (MAC 1140 and STA 2023 or MAC 1114), ECO 2023, ACG 2021C
Semester 2:
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course with a 2.2 GPA on tracking course work
Semester 3:
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course with a 2.2 GPA on tracking course work
Semester 4:
- Complete all 5 critical-tracking courses with a 2.2 GPA on all tracking course work
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE–S) | 3 |
| MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (GE–M) or MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra and STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 or MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra (3cr) and MAC 1114 Trigonometry (2cr) * | 4 |
| Humanities (GE–H) | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Sciences (GE–P or B) (chemistry or biology recommended) | 3 |
| English composition (GE–C) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking or AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics recommended (GE–M) | 3 |
| ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (GE) | 3 |
| Physical and Biological Sciences (GE–P or B) or Humanities (GE–H) or Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE–S) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| Physical or Biological Sciences (GE–P or B) | 3 |
| PET 3121 History of Sport and Exercise Sciences | 3 |
| ACG 2021C Introduction to Financial Accounting | 4 |
| Humanities (GE–H, I) | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing | 4 |
| PET 2622C Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| EME 2040 Introduction to Educational Technology or CGS 2531 Problem Solving Using Computer Software | 3 |
| Humanities (GE–H, I) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| PET 3254 Women in Sports | 2 |
| MAN 3025 Principles of Management | 4 |
| PET 3203 Foundations and Principles of Coaching | 3 |
| PET 4474 Moral and Ethical Issues in Sports | 2 |
| PET 4948C Practicum in Exercise and Sport Sciences or PET 4943C Practicum in Coaching | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| Sport Management elective (see adviser) | 3 |
| PET 4491 Legal Issues in Exercise and Sport Sciences | 3 |
| PET 3251 Sport and Society | 3 |
| FIN 3403 Business Finance | 4 |
| PET 4471 Sport Management | 2 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| PET 4414C Administration of Exercise and Sport Sciences | 3 |
| Sport Management electives (see adviser for list) | 9 |
| LEI 4540 Management and Supervision of Leisure Facilities and Personnel | 4 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| LEI 4940 Internship in Leisure Services | 15 |
| Total | 15 |