Graduation Requirements

Majors

Minors

Course Descriptions
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Department of Recreation Leadership Mission Statement
The Recreation Leadership Department provides students life enhancing skills and wisdom to make wholesome recreation choices regarding personal and family leisure time. Students receive outstanding leadership training through adventure education. Majors receive professional preparation for many career opportunities. The unique natural resources of the region and the department's experiential teaching philosophy provide students with opportunities for personal growth, enhanced self-esteem, ability to manage risk and the development of strong resource protection and service ethics.
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Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Recreation Leadership:
The Department of Recreation Leadership offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreation Leadership. Recreation Leadership Majors will complete 45 credits of the Recreation Leadership Major Requirements and an approved minor in the department of your choice. For example, those interested in Commercial Recreation could complete a minor in Business, offered by the Department of Business Management and those interested in Resource Management could complete a minor in Natural Resources from the Department of Biology. Those interested in Therapeutic Recreation should see their advisor for minor choices.
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Recreation Leadership Minor
Students with complimentary majors may also complete 25 credits of Recreation Leadership coursework for a Minor in Recreation Leadership. Possible complimentary majors include, but are not limited to: Business Management, Health, Education, Accounting, Biology, Geology, Social Work, Psychology, Family Science, Horticulture, Animal Science, Communications, and Performing Arts.
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Therapeutic Recreation
Students interested in Therapeutic Recreation should see their advisor to set up their program. Recommended courses for Recreation Leadership Majors with an interest in therapy include: RL370 Therapeutic Recreation, RL471 Assessment in Therapeutic Recreation, RL472 Program Dynamics in Therapeutic Recreation, Bio264 Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Bio265 Human Anatomy & Physiology II, Psych111 General Psychology, Psych242 Abnormal Psychology, and Psych201 Developmental Psychology Life Span.
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Career Opportunities
Students graduating from this major will be prepared for entry level management positions (depending on selected minor) in the following areas: commercial recreation -i.e. retail sales, recreation facility management; youth agencies and organizations - i.e. Boy/Girl Scouts, YMCA, summer camp programs; federal agencies - i.e. Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Forest Service, Armed Services, Army Corps of Engineers; state & municipal agencies - i.e. state parks, community & municipal recreation, public facilities management, senior citizen centers; and therapeutic recreation - i.e. nursing homes, hospitals, prisons, juvenile detention centers, rehabilitation centers.
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Summit Expeditions
Students interested in outdoor adventure may register for a summit expedition. Advanced outdoor and leadership skills are included in the summit curriculum. Priority will be given to Recreation Leadership Majors. Prerequisite: RL123 Basic Skills. Winter Summit: An extended winter backcountry trip into the Teton Mountains during Christmas Break. This trip is split into two parts. First is a two day shakedown trip where students learn the basics of winter shelter construction, food preparation and telemark skiing. The second segment, held in the Tetons, lasts six to eight days where winter skills are utilized. Four credits are available. Contact Scott Wood for more information at woods@byui.edu or call (208)496-2291. Spring Summit: A four week trip that takes place in the Canyonlands of Southern Utah and in the Teton Mountain Range of Wyoming. Skills taught are mountaineering, mountain biking, river travel, backpacking, canyoneering and desert survival, etc. (enrollment is limited). For more information contact Scott Wood at woods@byui.edu or phone (208)496-2291.
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Program Description
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B.S. in Recreation Leadership (610)
No double counting of major courses Minor or 2 Clusters Required
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University Requirements Religion Requirements
(Book of Mormon Courses)
Take these Courses
REL 121, 122 OR
Take these Courses
REL 121H, 122H OR
Take this Course
REL 221
AND
(Scripture Based Courses)
Take 6 Credits
REL 211, 212, 301, 302, 324 OR
Take 6 Credits
REL 211H, 212H, 301H, 302H, 324H
AND
(Other Religion Courses)
Take 4 Credits
REL 100, 130, 215, 234, 235, 260, 261, 264, 333, 341, 341H, 342, 342H, 351, 352, 370, 431, 471, 475
Online Learning
Each student is required to take at least one online course. For more information about the online requirement please visit the Online Learning section found in the Graduation & Transfer section of the catalog
or visit http://web.byui.edu/Catalog/2005-2006/generalEducation.htm.
Other online course information is available at http://www2.byui.edu/insttech/online.htm.
A list of online courses is available at http://www2.byui.edu/insttech/OnlineCourses/onlinecalendar.htm (select a semester or term).
GE Requirements I. Reading and Writing
Take 1 Course ENG 111, 111C, 111H
AND Take 1 Course ENG 311, 311C, 311H, 312, 312C, 313, 313C, 314, 315, 315C, 316, 316C HIST 300, 300H
II. Mathematics
Math 101 may be used as meeting the Math General Education requirement if all of the following criteria are met: 1)Student was enrolled and completed Math 101 prior to Fall 2001; 2)The student's major does not require a higher math class; 3)There is no break in enrollment.
Students initiating their studies at BYU-Idaho Fall Semester 2001 or later are not eligible for the ACT math waiver and must take one of the following courses to fill the math requirement.
Take 1 Course MATH 221
III. Basic Skills
Take 1 Course COMM 102, 150, 150H CS 100 HS 131, 131W IS 140
OR Take this Course PE 177
AND Take 1 Course PE 100, 101, 102, 110, 115, 117, 118, 119, 121, 123, 124, 126, 127, 128, 131, 133, 134, 139, 140, 141, 144, 145, 147, 148, 160, 161, 162, 175, 178, 179, 195, 196
IV. Arts
Take 1 Course ART 101, 160, 201, 202 HFED 140 HORT 230 HUM 101, 101H, 201, 201H, 202, 202H MUSIC 100, 101 TA 115, 117
AND Take this Course FA 100
V. Letters
Generally the Letters requirement is filled by taking one of the courses listed below. However, HUM 201 and 202, taken together, can be used to fill both the Arts and Letters requirement.
Take 1 Course CHIN 347 ENG 250, 250H, 251, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 351, 352, 353, 354, 362, 373, 373H FR 202 GER 202 HON 200, 220, 221H, 222 LANG 202 PH 314 PHIL 110, 110H, 201, 201H, 202, 202H, 313, 313H, 314, 315, 315H RUSS 340, 340H SPAN 202, 302
VI. Biological Science
Take 4 Credits AGRON 122, 270 BIO 100, 100H, 102, 102H, 118, 120, 130, 150, 150L, 176, 200, 202, 208, 221, 222, 230, 250, 264, 265, 268
VII. Physical Science
Take 4 Credits CHEM 100, 101, 105, 105H, 106, 106H GEOG 101, 101L GEOL 101, 102, 103, 103L, 104, 110, 110L, 111, 111L PH 101, 101L, 102, 105, 105L, 106, 106L, 115, 116, 121, 127, 127L, 150 PH.S 100, 100L, 110
VIII. American Institutions
Take 1 Course ECON 111, 111H
IX. Social Science
This course must be in a different discipline from the course taken to fill the American Institutions requirement.
Take 1 Course SOC 111, 111H
Major Requirements
Take these Courses RL 123, 200, 304, 307, 320, 343, 483, 486, 487, 497R
AND Take 1 Course HS 223 RL 380
AND Take 4 Credits RL 223R, 224R, 225R
AND
Take 9 Credits B 101, 260 BIO 210 GEOG 230, 240 RL 223R, 224R, 225R, 298R, 342, 370, 423, 424, 471, 472, 497R, 499R
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Minor in Recreation Leadership (164)
No double counting of minor courses
Students interested in a minor in Recreation Leadership and Education should complete 25 credits from the following courses:
Take these Courses
RL 123, 200, 304, 307, 320, 343, 486
AND
Take 2 Credits
RL 223R, 224R, 225R
AND
Take 3 Credits
B 101, 260
BIO 210
GEOG 230, 240
RL 223R, 224R, 225R, 298R, 342, 370, 380, 423, 424, 483, 499R
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Course Descriptions
| RL 123 Basic Outdoor Skills |
(2:1:2) |
| Fee: $25.00 |
| Travel Fee: $25.00 |
A beginning level course covering outdoor clothing, equipment, wilderness navigation, outdoor cooking, safety, and minimal impact camping techniques. A prerequisite for all sections of RL223R Land Skills; RL225R Snow Skills; and RL224R Water Skills (except for Fly Tying).
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| RL 200 Recreation Leadership |
(3:3:0) |
Application of leadership theories and principles to recreation settings.
(Winter, Fall)
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| RL 223R Outdoor Skills - Land |
(1-6:2:2) |
| Fee: $VAR |
| Travel Fee: $VAR |
| Prerequisite: RL123 required for all land skills classes or instructors permission. |
Skill and leadership development for camping, hiking, survival skills, backpacking, wilderness navigation, rockclimbing and mountain biking. See schedule for topic and number of credits allowed for a specific class.
(Fall, Summer)
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| RL 224R Outdoor Skills - Water |
(1-6:2:2) |
| Fee: $VAR |
| Travel Fee: $VAR |
| Prerequisite: RL123 required for all sections of water skills except fly tying. |
Skill and leadership development for one of the following: canoeing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, fly fishing and fly tying. See class schedule for topic and number of credits allowed for a specific class.
(Fall, Winter, Summer)
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| RL 225R Outdoor Skills - Snow |
(1-6:2:2) |
| Fee: $VAR |
| Travel Fee: $VAR |
| Prerequisite: RL123 required for all snow skill classes or instructors permission. |
Skill and leadership development for winter camping, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, backcountry skiing and mountaineering. See class schedule for topic and number of credits allowed for specific section.
(Winter)
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| RL 298R Introductory Internship |
(1-3:0:0) |
| Prerequisite: Must have completed 12 credits of Recreation Leadership core classes. Student must contact the Internship Director when planning their internship experience. |
An introductory experience in a departmental approved leisure service program.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| RL 304 Leisure in Society |
(3:3:0) |
Exploration of challenges associated with leisure. Emphasis on leisure values and their relationship to society and the individual.
(Winter, Fall)
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| RL 307 Accessible Recreation |
(3:3:0) |
Agencies, programs, theories, and professional opportunities associated with recreation for the disabled. Practical methods emphasized.
(Winter, Fall)
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| RL 320 Program Management |
(3:3:0) |
Organization and administrative skills necessary for the planning and development of recreation programs in commercial, public, and non-profit settings. Theoretical concepts with a practical application emphasis.
(Winter, Fall)
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| RL 342 Environmental Interpretation |
(3:3:0) |
| Fee: $0.00 |
| Travel Fee: $10.00 |
Techniques useful for outdoor recreation visitor information and education programs and services.
(Winter every other year)
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| RL 343 Experiential Education/Adventure Challenge Leadership |
(3:3:0) |
The design and facilitation of experiential learning activities. Emphasis on leadership and teambuilding.
(Winter, Fall)
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| RL 370 Therapeutic Recreation |
(3:3:0) |
| Fee: $0.00 |
| Travel Fee: $10.00 |
Introduction to the field of Therapeutic Recreation. Clinical interventions for individuals with special needs or problems.
(Winter, Fall)
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| RL 380 Wilderness First Responder |
(4:2:3) |
| Fee: $200.00 |
| Prerequisite: Be in good physical condition. Any concerns - please call instructor. |
Recommended for students seeking employment in wilderness environments. National Certification as Wilderness First Responder. Emphasis on accepted medical protocols for situations requiring extended patient management in the wilderness, extreme environments, and with limited equipment.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| RL 423 Recreation Resource Management |
(3:3:0) |
| Fee: $10.00 |
| Travel Fee: $20.00 |
Introduction to theory, processes, and techniques for the management of natural resource based recreation activities. Emphasis on site impacts and visitor management.
(Winter)
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| RL 424 Commercial Recreation |
(3:3:0) |
Introduction to the commercial recreation industry and career opportunities. Theme parks, convention centers, special event management, travel and tourism, outfitting and guiding, resort management, lodging and food, and support industries such as equipment sales, etc. will be covered.
(Winter, Summer)
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| RL 471 Assessment in Therapeutic Recreation |
(3:3:0) |
| Fee: $0.00 |
| Travel Fee: $10.00 |
| Prerequisite: Must have completed RL370 Therapeutic Recreation. Highly recommended prerequisite Math 221 Statistics. |
Patient assessment, treatment plan development, and counseling procedures.
(rotates between Fall and Winter each year)
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| RL 472 Program Dynamics in Therapeutic Recreation |
(3:3:0) |
| Fee: $0.00 |
| Travel Fee: $10.00 |
| Prerequisite: Must have completed RL 370 Therapeutic Recreation. |
This course is designed to provide the Therapeutic Recreation student with practical exposure to a broad range of therapeutic techniques and to assist in gaining clinical skills and competencies needed to plan and implement programs for people with disabilities.
(rotates between Fall and Winter each year)
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| RL 483 Recreation Facility Management & Design |
(3:3:0) |
A broad survey course of recreation facilities, from outdoor environmental learning centers and camps to skate parks to fitness centers to stadiums and arenas. Theories and concepts that apply to the management and design of all types of recreation facilities will be explored.
(Winter, Fall)
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| RL 486 Legal Aspects and Risk Management of Leisure Services |
(3:3:0) |
Study of laws affecting recreation services. Professional responsibility for the development of risk management protocols and procedures.
(Winter, Fall)
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| RL 487 Research and Evaluation |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Math 221 Statistics – to be completed before or concurrently. |
Empirical research methods used in leisure service delivery programs. The selection and application of appropriate research methods. How to design, collect, analyze, interpret, and report information for needs assessment and program evaluation. Review of pertinent research literature.
(Fall)
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| RL 497R Topics and Research |
(1-3:0:0) |
| Prerequisite: Must be a Recreation Leadership Major or Minor. |
Independent study of a leisure issue or problem. Study must be approved by department and conducted under the supervision of an assigned department faculty member.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| RL 498R Senior Internship |
(1-3:0:0) |
| Prerequisite: Senior Internship should be taken after 24 credits of recreation core courses have been completed. Student must contact the Internship Director when planning their internship experience. |
Professional experience in a departmental approved leisure service program. To be completed near the end of degree.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| RL 499R Leadership Seminar |
(1-3:0:0) |
| Fee: $30.00 |
| Prerequisite: Must be a Recreation Leadership Major. |
Special intensive exposure to a selected topic in the recreation profession. Study must be approved by department and conducted under the supervision of an assigned department faculty member.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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