Recreation Management
Recreation and Park Management Concentration
Students in the Recreation and Park Management Concentration have a variety of professional interests. Careers in camp management, public recreation and park management, natural resource administration, and not-for-profit youth serving organizations (YM/YWCA's) are pursued by graduates of this concentration. Typically, program planning and leadership positions are secured by the graduate, leading to mid-level management opportunities in a short period of time.
Students who desire a concentration in Recreation and Park Management must complete the following courses and select 6 elective hours with approval of their advisor.
RM 3140. Camp Management/Conference Center Management/(3).S.
This course focuses on the administration of organized camping. The application of management principles to camp/conference centers and their unique program needs will be emphasized. Prerequisite: RM 2110 or the approval of the instructor.
RM 3220. Planning and Design of Leisure Facilities/(3).F.
This course consists of an integration of site, master, and systems planning with practical design applications. Elements of data collection, site surveying, environmental impact analysis, citizen participation, grantmanship, analysis and synthesis, drafting techniques, and plan reproduction are included in the course. Prerequisites: RM 2110 and 3110, or approval of instructor.
RM 3610. Administration of Leisure Services II/(3).S.
This course examines contemporary managerial concepts with application to the various sectors of the leisure service industry. This course focuses on the development of skills necessary to facilitate the achievement of organizational goals and objectives. Prerequisites: RM 2110 and 2310. (WRITING)
RM 4560. Leisure and Aging/(3).S.
This course focuses on the leisure needs and characteristics of the senior citizen. Programs and resources designed to service the leisure needs of this population will be examined. Focus will be on program planning and development to meet problems inherent in leisure delivery systems for seniors.
Recent Graduates:
Robert Woody is the Director of the Iredell County Recreation and Parks Department, Statesville, NC. E-mail: rwoody@co.iredell.nc.us.
Jennie Matkins is the Director of Senior Programs at the Alamance County Recreation and Parks Department, Graham, NC. E-mail: alamrec@interpath.com.
