Program Summary
RECREATION ADMINISTRATION - Associate in Arts
2019 - 2020, 2020 - 2021, 2021 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 - 2025
The focus of Cuesta's Recreation Administration program is to provide a sound base for the student planning to continue their education at a four year college or university. Although completion of an associate degree provides the skills necessary to perform at an entry level position in public, commercial, private, or nonprofit settings, the AA in Recreation Administration is intended to prepare students academically for study in higher education in the Recreation Administration and/or related fields. The successful student will attain theoretical as well as practical knowledge of program planning, tourism, therapeutic recreation, administration, leadership, recreational sports, tournament, and event planning.
Career Opportunities
Required Courses (18 credits)
Units: 18.0
REC 201
INTRODUCTION TO RECREATION AND LEISURE SERVICES
3.0
REC 203
INTRAMURAL AND RECREATIONAL SPORT PROGRAMMING
3.0
REC 204
RECREATION PROGRAM PLANNING
3.0
REC 205
LEADERSHIP AND DIVERSE GROUPS
3.0
3.0
HSCI 202
HEALTH SCIENCE
3.0
OR
HSCI 208
MULTICULTURAL HEALTH SCIENCE
3.0
HSCI 204
STANDARD FIRST AID AND CPR (CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION)
3.0
Total: 18.0
Program Outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of special events and sport programming through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Students will design and implement an assessment tool to gain information regarding participant interests. Students will construct various marketing tools to advertise program/event. Students will plan and implement a recreational program/event and record all required steps in a portfolio. Students will design a Likert Scale evaluation to survey participants input on program/event experiences.
Identify how to develop, operate, and maintain recreation activities for diverse and special population.
Students will create, present, and distribute fact sheets describing developmental disabilities, mental health, orthopedic and neurological impairments. Students will develop lesson plans related to recreation activities for diverse and special populations.
Demonstrate the ability to provide leadership in a wide variety of Recreation Administration settings and agencies.
Students will write a summary report and evaluation regarding leadership experiences while serving as a volunteer. Volunteer opportunities will be included within the local community and local Parks and Recreation agencies.
Acquire knowledge of career opportunities and current issues and events as it relates to human wellness and recreation delivery services in Recreation Administration.
Students will prepare and present a fact sheet, chart, or report related to specific case studies as they pertain to the field/careers of Recreation Administration issues as well as how human wellness relates to recreation.