Recreation, Parks and Tourism
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.
Overview
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.
Natural Resources Recreation Management
Recreation and Event Management
Recreation Programming
Tourism and Hospitality Management
Natural Resources Recreation 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.
Critical Tracking
Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.
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: BSC 2009/2009L or BSC 2010/2010L,
ECO 2013 or ECO 2023, EDF 3110 or DEP 3053, SPC 2608 or AEC 3030C,
SYG 2000
Semester 2:
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course
Semester 3:
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
Semester 4:
- Complete all 5 critical-tracking courses
Recommended Semester Plan
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. Students are required to complete HUM 2305 The Good Life (GE-H) in semester 1 or 2.
| Semester 1 |
Credits |
|---|
AEC 3030C Effective Oral Communication or
SPC 2608 Public Speaking |
3 |
BSC 2010 and 2010L Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Principles of Biology 1 Laboratory (1) or
BSC 2009 and 2009L Biological Sciences (3) and Biological Sciences Laboratory (1)
(GE-B) |
4 |
| HUM 2305 What is the Good Life (GE-H) |
3 |
| Composition (GE-C; WR) |
3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) |
3 |
| Total |
16 |
| Semester 2 |
Credits |
|---|
| SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology (GE-S) |
3 |
| Cognate course (see adviser for current list) |
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) |
4 |
| LAA 2710 History of Landscape Architecture (GE-H and N) |
3 |
| PCB 3034C Introduction to Ecology (GE-B) |
4 |
| Cognate course (see adviser for current list) |
2 |
| Elective |
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 |
| Cognate courses (see adviser for current list) |
4 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Humanities (GE-H and D; WR) or Social or Behavioral Sciences (GE-S and D; WR) |
3 |
| Total |
17 |
| Semester 5 |
Credits |
|---|
| LEI 3120 Introduction to Outdoor Recreation and Parks |
3 |
| LEI 3140 Philosophy and History of Recreation (GE-H) |
3 |
| LEI 3320 Leadership in Recreation and Leisure Services |
2 |
| LEI 3400 Recreation Program Design and Leadership |
3 |
| LEI 3600 Design and Maintenance of Leisure Facilities |
2 |
| LEI 3705 Leisure Services for People with Disabilities |
3 |
| Total |
16 |
| Semester 6 |
Credits |
|---|
| LEI 3500 Administration of Leisure Service |
3 |
| LEI 3546 Park Management |
3 |
| LEI 4540 Management and Supervision of Leisure Facilities and Personnel |
3 |
| Cognate courses (see adviser for current list) |
4 |
| Total |
13 |
| Semester 7 |
Credits |
|---|
| LEI 3921 Field Experience in Leisure Services |
3 |
| LEI 4570 Revenue Resources Management |
3 |
| LEI 4800 Legal Aspects of Tourism, Event and Recreation Management |
3 |
| LEI 4880 Research Methods in Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management |
3 |
| Cognate course (see adviser for current list) |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 8 |
Credits |
|---|
| LEI 4940 Internship in Leisure Services |
15 |
| Total |
15 |
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EcoTourism (within Natural Resources Recreation Management)
Recommended Semester Plan
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. Students are required to complete HUM 2305 The Good Life (GE-H) in semester 1 or 2.
| Semester 1 |
Credits |
|---|
BSC 2010 and 2010L Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Principles of Biology 1 Laboratory (1) or
BSC 2009 and 2009L Biological Sciences (3) and Biological Sciences Laboratory (1)
(GE-B) |
4 |
| HUM 2305 What is the Good Life (GE-H) |
3 |
SPC 2608 Introduction to Public Speaking or
AEC 3030C Effective Oral Communication |
3 |
| Composition (GE-C; WR) |
3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) |
3 |
| Total |
16 |
| Semester 2 |
Credits |
|---|
| SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology (GE-S) |
3 |
| Cognate course (see adviser for current list) |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) |
3 |
| Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B) |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 3 |
Credits |
|---|
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics or
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics (GE-S) |
4 |
| LAA 2710 History of Landscape Architecture (GE-H and N) |
3 |
| PCB 3034C Introduction to Ecology (GE-B) |
4 |
| Cognate course (see adviser for current list) |
2 |
| Elective |
1 |
| Total |
14 |
| 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 courses (see adviser for current list) |
4 |
| Humanities (GE-H and D; WR) or Social or Behavioral Sciences (GE-S and D; WR) |
3 |
| Total |
14 |
| Semester 5 |
Credits |
|---|
| LEI 3120 Introduction to Outdoor Recreation and Parks |
3 |
| LEI 3140 Philosophy and History of Recreation (GE-H) |
3 |
| LEI 3301 Principles of Travel and Tourism |
3 |
| LEI 3320 Leadership in Recreation and Leisure Services |
2 |
| LEI 3400 Recreation Program Design and Leadership |
3 |
| LEI 3705 Leisure Services for People with Disabilities |
3 |
| Total |
17 |
| Semester 6 |
Credits |
|---|
| LEI 3500 Administration of Leisure Service |
3 |
| LEI 3546 Park Management |
3 |
| LEI 4321 Ecotourism |
3 |
| LEI 4800 Legal Aspects of Tourism, Event and Recreation Management |
3 |
| LEI 4880 Research Methods in Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 7 |
Credits |
|---|
| FOR 4664 Sustainable Ecotourism Development |
3 |
| 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 |
| Cognate course (see adviser for current list) |
2 |
| Total |
14 |
| Semester 8 |
Credits |
|---|
| LEI 4940 Internship in Leisure Services |
15 |
| Total |
15 |
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Recreation and Event 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. The curriculum prepares students to organize events and conferences, as well as community recreation services.
Critical Tracking
Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.
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: ECO 2013 or ECO 2023, EDF 3110 or
DEP 3053, PSY 2012, SPC 2608 or AEC 3030C, SYG 2000
Semester 2:
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course
Semester 3:
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course
Semester 4:
- Complete all 5 critical-tracking courses
Recommended Semester Plan
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. Students are required to complete HUM 2305 The Good Life (GE-H) in semester 1 or 2.
| Semester 1 |
Credits |
|---|
| HUM 2305 What is the Good Life (GE-H) |
3 |
SPC 2608 Introduction to Public Speaking or
AEC 3030C Effective Oral Communication |
3 |
| Composition (GE-C; WR) |
3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) |
3 |
| Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B) |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 2 |
Credits |
|---|
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics or
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics (GE-S) |
4 |
EDF 3110 Human Growth and Development or
DEP 3053 Developmental Psychology (GE-S) |
3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) |
3 |
| Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B) |
3 |
Elective
(Humanities [GE-H and D; WR] or Social or Behavioral Sciences [GE-S and D; WR] recommended) |
3 |
| Total |
16 |
| Semester 3 |
Credits |
|---|
| MAN 3025 Principles of Management (GE-S) |
4 |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE-S) |
3 |
| Cognate course (see adviser for current list) |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Total |
13 |
| Semester 4 |
Credits |
|---|
| MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing (GE-S) |
4 |
| SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology (GE-S) |
3 |
| Cognate course (see adviser for current list) |
3 |
| Elective |
1 |
| Humanities (GE-H and N; WR) |
3 |
| Total |
14 |
| Semester 5 |
Credits |
|---|
| HFT 2790 Event Management |
3 |
| LEI 3140 Philosophy and History of Recreation (GE-H) |
3 |
| LEI 3320 Leadership in Recreation and Leisure Services |
2 |
| LEI 3360 Hospitality Management |
3 |
| LEI 3400 Recreation Program Design and Leadership |
3 |
| LEI 3843 Entrepreneurship in Tourism, Recreation and Sport 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 (see adviser for current list) |
6 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 7 |
Credits |
|---|
| LEI 3921 Field Experience in Leisure Services |
3 |
| LEI 4570 Revenue Resources Management |
3 |
| LEI 4800 Legal Aspects of Tourism, Event and Recreation Management |
3 |
| LEI 4880 Research Methods in Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management |
3 |
| Cognate course (see adviser for current list) |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 8 |
Credits |
|---|
| LEI 4940 Internship in Leisure Services |
15 |
| Total |
15 |
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Recreation Programming
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
Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.
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: ECO 2013 or ECO 2023, EDF 3110 or
DEP 3053, PSY 2012, SPC 2608 or AEC 3030C, SYG 2000
Semester 2:
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course
Semester 3:
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
Semester 4:
- Complete all 5 critical-tracking courses
Recommended Semester Plan
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. Students are required to complete HUM 2305 The Good Life (GE-H) in semester 1 or 2.
| Semester 1 |
Credits |
|---|
| HUM 2305 What is the Good Life (GE-H) |
3 |
SPC 2608 Introduction to Public Speaking or
AEC 3030C Effective Oral Communication |
3 |
| Composition (GE-C; WR) |
3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) |
3 |
| Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B) |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 2 |
Credits |
|---|
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE-S) |
3 |
| Cognate course (see adviser for current list) |
3 |
| Humanities (GE-H and N; WR) |
3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) |
3 |
| Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B) |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 3 |
Credits |
|---|
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics or
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics (GE-S) |
4 |
| LEI 3120 Introduction to Outdoor Recreation and Parks |
3 |
| SOP 3004 Social Psychology (GE-S) |
3 |
Elective
(Humanities [GE-H and D; WR] or Social or Behavioral Sciences (GE-S and D; WR] recommended) |
3 |
| Total |
13 |
| Semester 4 |
Credits |
|---|
EDF 3110 Human Growth and Development (GE-S) or
DEP 3053 Developmental Psychology (GE-S) |
3 |
| MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing |
4 |
| SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology (GE-S) |
3 |
| Cognate courses (see adviser for current list) |
4 |
| Elective |
2 |
| Total |
16 |
| Semester 5 |
Credits |
|---|
| HFT 2790 Event Management |
3 |
| LEI 3140 Philosophy and History of Recreation (GE-H) |
3 |
| LEI 3400 Recreation Program Design and Leadership |
3 |
| LEI 3705 Leisure Services for People with Disabilities |
3 |
| Cognate course (see adviser for current list) |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 6 |
Credits |
|---|
| LEI 3320 Leadership in Recreation and Leisure Services |
2 |
| LEI 3500 Administration of Leisure Services |
3 |
| LEI 3546 Park Management |
3 |
| LEI 4540 Management and Supervision of Leisure Facilities and Personnel |
3 |
| Cognate courses (see adviser for current list) |
5 |
| Total |
16 |
| Semester 7 |
Credits |
|---|
| LEI 3921 Field Experience in Leisure Services |
3 |
| LEI 4570 Revenue Resources Management |
3 |
| LEI 4800 Legal Aspects of Tourism, Event and Recreation Management |
3 |
| LEI 4880 Research Methods in Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management |
3 |
| Cognate course (see adviser for current list) |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 8 |
Credits |
|---|
| LEI 4940 Internship in Leisure Services |
15 |
| Total |
15 |
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Tourism and Hospitality Management
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
Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.
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: ECO 2013 or ECO 2023, EDF 3110 or
DEP 3053, PSY 2012, SPC 2608 or AEC 3030C, SYG 2000
Semester 2:
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course
Semester 3:
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course
Semester 4:
- Complete all 5 critical-tracking courses
Recommended Semester Plan
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. Students are required to complete HUM 2305 The Good Life (GE-H) in semester 1 or 2.
| Semester 1 |
Credits |
|---|
SPC 2608 Introduction to Public Speaking or
AEC 3030C Effective Oral Communication |
3 |
| Composition (GE-C; WR) |
3 |
| Elective |
2 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) |
3 |
| Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B) |
3 |
| Total |
14 |
| Semester 2 |
Credits |
|---|
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics or
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics (GE-S) |
4 |
EDF 3110 Human Growth and Development or
DEP 3053 Developmental Psychology (GE-S) |
3 |
| HUM 2305 What is the Good Life (GE-H) |
3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) |
3 |
| Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B) |
3 |
| Total |
16 |
| Semester 3 |
Credits |
|---|
| MAN 3025 Principles of Management (GE-S) |
4 |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE-S) |
3 |
| Cognate course (see adviser for current list) |
3 |
Elective
(Humanities [GE-H and D; WR] or Social or Behavioral Sciences [GE-S and D; WR] recommended) |
3 |
| Total |
13 |
| Semester 4 |
Credits |
|---|
| MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing (GE-S) |
4 |
| SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology (GE-S) |
3 |
| Cognate course (see adviser for current list) |
3 |
| Elective |
2 |
| Humanities (GE-N and D; WR) |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 5 |
Credits |
|---|
| LEI 3140 Philosophy and History of Recreation (GE-H) |
3 |
| LEI 3301 Principles of Travel and Tourism |
3 |
| LEI 3360 Hospitality Management |
3 |
| LEI 3400 Recreation Program Design and Leadership |
3 |
| LEI 3705 Leisure Services for People with Disabilities |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 6 |
Credits |
|---|
| LEI 3303 Fundamentals of Tourism Planning |
3 |
| LEI 3320 Leadership in Recreation and Leisure Services |
2 |
| LEI 3500 Administration of Leisure Service |
3 |
| LEI 4540 Management and Supervision of Leisure Facilities and Personnel |
3 |
| Cognate courses (see adviser for current list) |
6 |
| Total |
17 |
| Semester 7 |
Credits |
|---|
| LEI 3921 Field Experience in Leisure Services |
3 |
| LEI 4570 Revenue Resources Management |
3 |
| LEI 4800 Legal Aspects of Tourism, Event and Recreation Management |
3 |
| LEI 4880 Research Methods in Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management |
3 |
| Cognate course (see adviser for current list) |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 8 |
Credits |
|---|
| LEI 4940 Internship in Leisure Services |
15 |
| Total |
15 |
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