2008-09 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 private and public 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 the Bachelor of Science in Sport Management, courses must be completed successfully in general education, the major, related professional courses and cognate or specialized elective courses. An approved full-semester internship is required upon completion of all coursework.
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 college's academic advising office for a cognate course list.
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.
Specialization: Recreation and Event Management
Specialization: Tourism and Hospitality Management
Specialization: Natural Resources Recreation Management
Specialization: Recreation Programming
Recreation and event management courses and training focus on the knowledge and skills necessary to administer and manage commercial and entrepreneurial leisure service businesses. The curriculum prepares students to organize events and conferences, as well as community recreation services.
Tourism and hospitality management courses prepare students for opportunities in the tourism industry and with agencies responsible for travel and tourism development, resort recreation management and hospitality management.
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. Students also can choose natural resources recreation management with an emphasis in ecotourism. Contact a college 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, including at-risk youth.
| Recreation, Parks and Tourism |
| College: Health and Human Performance |
| Degree: Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Parks and Tourism |
| Hours for the Degree: 120 |
| Specializations: Recreation and Event Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Natural Resources Recreation Management, Recreation Programming |
| Minor: No |
| Combined-Degree Program: Yes |
| Website: hhp.ufl.edu/trsm/acad/unde/bs_rec.php |
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 private and public 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 the Bachelor of Science in Sport Management, courses must be completed successfully in general education, the major, related professional courses and cognate or specialized elective courses. An approved full-semester internship is required upon completion of all coursework.
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 college's academic advising office for a cognate course list.
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.
Specialization: Recreation and Event Management
Specialization: Tourism and Hospitality Management
Specialization: Natural Resources Recreation Management
Specialization: Recreation Programming
Recreation and event management courses and training focus on the knowledge and skills necessary to administer and manage commercial and entrepreneurial leisure service businesses. The curriculum prepares students to organize events and conferences, as well as community recreation services.
Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-4
- 2.0 GPA on tracking coursework for semesters 1-4
-
Complete 1 of 5 critical-tracking courses: PSY 2012, SYG 2000, ECO 2013 or
ECO 2023, EDF 3110 or DEP 3053, SPC 2600 or AEE 3030C
Semester 2:
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course
Semester 3:
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course
Semester 4:
- Complete all 5 critical-tracking courses
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
Recommended semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology (GE-S) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B) | 3 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| ECO 2023 Microeconomics or ECO 2013 Macroeconomics (GE-S) | 3 |
| EDF 3110 Human Growth and Development or DEP 3053 Developmental Psychology (GE-S) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H,N, WR) | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE-S) | 3 |
| MAN 3025 Principles of Management (GE-S) | 4 |
| ENC 2210 Technical Writing (GE-C) or AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking or AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing (GE-S) | 4 |
| Humanities (GE-H, D WR) | 3 |
| Elective | 2 |
| Cognate courses | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| LEI 3140 Philosophy and History of Recreation (GE-H) | 3 |
| LEI 3320 Leadership in Recreation and Leisure Services | 2 |
| LEI 3400 Recreation Program Design | 3 |
| LEI 3832 Special Events and Meeting Planning | 3 |
| LEI 3843 Commercial Recreation | 3 |
| LEI 3836 Hospitality Management | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| LEI 3500 Administration of Leisure Service | 3 |
| LEI 3705 Leisure Services for People with Disabilities | 3 |
| LEI 4540 Management and Supervision of Leisure Facilities and Personnel | 3 |
| Cognate courses | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| LEI 3921 Field Experience in Leisure Services | 3 |
| LEI 4880 Evaluation of Leisure Services | 3 |
| LEI 4570 Revenue Resources Management | 3 |
| LEI 4501 Legal Aspects of Recreation, Parks and Tourism | 3 |
| Cognate course | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| LEI 4940 Internship in Leisure Services | 15 |
| Total | 15 |
Tourism and hospitality management courses prepare students for opportunities in the tourism industry and with agencies responsible for travel and tourism development, resort recreation management and hospitality management.
Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-4
- 2.0 GPA on tracking coursework for semesters 1-4
-
Complete 1 of 5 critical-tracking courses: PSY 2012, SYG 2000, ECO 2013 or
ECO 2023, EDF 3110 or DEP 3053, SPC 2600 or AEE 3030C
Semester 2:
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course
Semester 3:
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course
Semester 4:
- Complete all 5 critical-tracking courses
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
Recommended semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology (GE-S) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B) | 3 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| ECO 2023 Microeconomics or ECO 2013 Macroeconomics (GE-S) | 3 |
| EDF 3110 Human Growth and Development or DEP 3053 DevelopmentalPsychology (GE-S) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H,N, WR) | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE-S) | 3 |
| MAN 3025 Principles of Management (GE-S) | 4 |
| ENC 2210 Technical Writing (GE-C) or AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking or AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing (GE-S) | 4 |
| Humanities (GE-D, N WR) | 3 |
| Elective | 2 |
| Cognate courses | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| LEI 3140 Philosophy and History of Recreation (GE-H) | 3 |
| LEI 3400 Recreation Program Design | 3 |
| LEI 3705 Leisure Services for People with Disabilities | 3 |
| LEI 3836 Hospitality Management | 3 |
| LEI 3830 Principles of Travel and Tourism | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| LEI 3500 Administration of Leisure Service | 3 |
| LEI 3831 Fundamentals of Tourism Planning | 3 |
| LEI 3320 Leadership in Recreation and Leisure Services | 2 |
| LEI 4540 Management and Supervision of Leisure Facilities and Personnel | 3 |
| Cognate courses | 6 |
| Total | 17 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| LEI 3921 Field Experience in Leisure Services | 3 |
| LEI 4570 Revenue Resources Management | 3 |
| LEI 4501 Legal Aspects of Recreation, Parks and Tourism | 3 |
| LEI 4880 Evaluation of Leisure Services | 3 |
| Cognate course | 3 |
| 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. Students also can choose natural resources recreation management with an emphasis in ecotourism. Contact a college adviser for details.
Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-4
- 2.0 GPA on tracking coursework for semesters 1-4
-
Complete 1 of 5 critical-tracking courses: SYG 2000, ECO 2013 or
ECO 2023, BSC 2007/2009L or BSC 2010/2010L, EDF 3110 or DEP 3053,
SPC 2600 or AEE 3030C
Semester 2:
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course
Semester 3:
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
Semester 4:
- Complete all 5 critical-tracking courses
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
Recommended semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| BSC 2010 and 2010L Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) or BSC 2007 and 2009L Biological Sciences: Cells, Organisms and Genetics (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology (GE-S) | 3 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| ENC 2210 Technical Writing (GE-C) or AEE 3033C Writing in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Science | 3 |
| SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking or AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics or ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics (GE-S) | 3 |
| PCB 3034C Introduction to Ecology (GE-B) | 4 |
| LAA 2710 History of Landscape Architecture (GE-H, N) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Cognate course | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| EDF 3110 Human Growth and Development (GE-S) or DEP 3053 Developmental Psychology (GE-S) | 3 |
| MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing (GE-S) | 4 |
| Humanities (GE-H, N, WR) | 3 |
| Cognate course | 4 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| LEI 3140 Philosophy and History of Recreation (GE-H) | 3 |
| LEI 3320 Leadership in Recreation and Leisure Services | 2 |
| LEI 3400 Recreation Program Design | 3 |
| LEI 3250 Introduction to Outdoor Recreation and Parks | 3 |
| LEI 3705 Leisure Services for People with Disabilities | 3 |
| LEI 3600 Design and Maintenance of Leisure Facilities | 2 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| LEI 3546 Park Management | 3 |
| LEI 3500 Administration of Leisure Service | 3 |
| LEI 4540 Management and Supervision of Leisure Facilities and Personnel | 3 |
| Cognate course | 4 |
| Total | 13 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| LEI 3921 Field Experience in Leisure Services | 3 |
| LEI 4570 Revenue Resources Management | 3 |
| LEI 4501 Legal Aspects of Recreation, Parks and Tourism | 3 |
| LEI 4880 Evaluation of Leisure Services | 3 |
| Cognate course | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| LEI 4940 Internship in Leisure Services | 15 |
| Total | 15 |
Ecotourism Emphasis
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
Recommended semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| BSC 2010 and 2010L Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) or BSC 2007 and 2009L Biological Sciences: Cells, Organisms and Genetics (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology (GE-S) | 3 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| ENC 2210 Technical Writing (GE-C) or AEE 3033C Writing in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Science | 3 |
| SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking or AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics or ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics (GE-S) | 3 |
| PCB 3034C Introduction to Ecology (GE-B) | 4 |
| LAA 2710 History of Landscape Architecture (GE-H, N) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Cognate course | 2 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| EDF 3110 Human Growth and Development (GE-S) or DEP 3053 Developmental Psychology (GE-S) | 3 |
| MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing (GE-S) | 4 |
| Cognate course | 4 |
| Elective | 2 |
| Total | 13 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| LEI 3140 Philosophy and History of Recreation (GE-H) | 3 |
| LEI 3400 Recreation Program Design | 3 |
| LEI 3320 Leadership in Recreation and Leisure Services | 2 |
| 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 | 17 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| LEI 3500 Administration of Leisure Service | 3 |
| LEI 3546 Park Management | 3 |
| LEI 4880 Evaluation of Leisure Services | 3 |
| LEI 4833 Ecotourism | 3 |
| LEI 4501 Legal Aspects of Recreation, Parks and Tourism | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| LEI 3921 Field Experience in Leisure Services | 3 |
| LEI 4540 Management and Supervision of Leisure Facilities and Personnel | 3 |
| LEI 4570 Revenue Resources Management | 3 |
| FOR 4664 Sustainable Ecotourism Development | 3 |
| Cognate course | 2 |
| 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, including at-risk youth.
Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-4
- 2.0 GPA on tracking coursework for semesters 1-4
-
Complete 1 of 5 critical-tracking courses: PSY 2012, SYG 2000, EDF 3110 or
DEP 3053, SPC 2600 or AEE 3030C, ECO 2013 or ECO 2023
Semester 2:
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course
Semester 3:
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
Semester 4:
- Complete all 5 critical-tracking courses
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
Recommended semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology (GE-S) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H, N and WR) | 3 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| ENC 2210 Technical Writing (GE-C) or AEE 3033C Writing in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Science | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H, N and WR) | 3 |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE-S) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics or ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics (GE-S) | 3 |
| SOP 3004 Social Psychology (GE-S) | 3 |
| LEI 3250 Introduction to Outdoor Recreation and Parks | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H, N and WR) | 3 |
| Elective | 2 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking or AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| EDF 3110 Human Growth and Development (GE-S) or DEP 3053 Developmental Psychology (GE-S) | 3 |
| LEI 3335 Camp Counseling | 2 |
| MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing | 4 |
| Cognate courses | 4 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| LEI 3140 Philosophy and History of Recreation (GE-H) | 3 |
| LEI 3832 Special Events and Meeting Planning | 3 |
| LEI 3400 Recreation Program Design | 3 |
| LEI 3705 Leisure Services for People with Disabilities | 3 |
| Cognate course | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| LEI 3500 Administration of Leisure Services | 3 |
| LEI 3320 Leadership in Recreation and Leisure Services | 2 |
| LEI 3820 Leisure Education and Counseling | 2 |
| LEI 4540 Management and Supervision of Leisure Facilities and Personnel | 3 |
| Cognate courses | 5 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| LEI 3921 Field Experience in Leisure Services | 3 |
| LEI 4501 Legal Aspects of Recreation, Parks and Tourism | 3 |
| LEI 4880 Evaluation of Leisure Services | 3 |
| LEI 4570 Revenue Resources Management | 3 |
| Cognate course | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| LEI 4940 Internship in Leisure Services | 15 |
| Total | 15 |