Sports and Leisure Studies, B.S.E.

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The Bachelor of Science in Education degree with a major in Sports and Leisure Studies requires students to complete an 18 hour core in Kinesiology, plus 24 semester hours from one of two career tracks of study - Practitioner or Management.  Core Kinesiology courses are delivered traditionally and online.  Most courses required for the Practitioner Track are delivered traditionally, while courses for the Management Track are delivered online.

This degree program can be completed on campus (Practitioner and Management Tracks) or completely online by following the Management Track of study.

The requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Education degree with a major in Sports and Leisure Studies are as follows:

General

(See General Requirements for all Bachelor’s Degrees)

Academic Foundations and Core Curriculum - 42 semester hours

(See Academic Foundations and Core Curriculum - 42 semester hours)

Kinesiology Core - 18 semester hours

• KNES 1503 - Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 3
• KNES 2003 - Foundations of Recreation, Leisure and Sport 3
• KNES 3203 - Organization and Programming in Recreation, Leisure and Sport 3
• KNES 3803 - Leadership in Recreation, Leisure and Sport 3
• KNES 4553 - Law and Ethics in Recreation, Leisure and Sport 3
• KNES 4973 - Internship in Recreation, Leisure or Sport 3 semester hours

Choose one of the following tracks:

Practitioner Track - 24 hours

• KNES 2023 - Motor Skill Acquisition and Analysis 3
• KNES 3513 - Scientific Foundations of Human Movement 3
• KNES 3603 - Assessment and Evaluation in Kinesiology 3
• KNES 4033 - Sport and Exercise Psychology 3
• KNES 4513 - Adapted Physical Activity 3

Choose 6 semester hours from:

• KNES 2403 - Techniques & Strategies of Team Sports 3
• KNES 2413 - Techniques & Strategies of Individual/Dual Sports 3
• KNES 2423 - Techniques & Strategies of Fitness and Conditioning Activities 3
• KNES 2433 - Techniques & Strategies of Adventure & Outdoor Activities 3

Choose 3 semester hours from:

• KNES 3323 - Coaching Theory and Practice 3
• KNES 3353 - Officiating 3
• KNES 4533 - Organization & Administration of Worksite Wellness Programs 3

Management Track - 24 hours

• KNES 3213 - Outdoor Adventure Programming 3
• KNES 3603 - Assessment and Evaluation in Kinesiology 3
• KNES 3813 - Managing Program Events and Facilities 3
• KNES 3823 - Sport Marketing and Finance 3
• KNES 4033 - Sport and Exercise Psychology 3
• KNES 4523 - Management & Administration of Recreation, Leisure & Sport Programs 3
• KNES 4533 - Organization & Administration of Worksite Wellness Programs 3
• KNES 4543 - Diversity and Inclusion in Recreation, Leisure and Sport 3

Choose one of the following options:

Option I

Minor - 15-21 semester hours

For Option I Sports & Leisure Studies majors are required to complete one of the following minors:

- Business Administration Minor 

- Entrepreneurship Minor 

- Nonprofit Management Minor 

- Criminal Justice Minor*

- Early Childhood Studies Minor*

- Educational Design and Learning Management Minor*

- Instructional Design, Technology, and Assessment Minor*

- Teaching and Learning Minor*

- Mass Communication Minor 

- Public Relations and Advertising Minor 

- Psychology Minor 

- Organizational Psychology Minor 

- Medical Sociology Minor 

- Early Childhood Development and Intervention (EIS credential) Minor*

*These minors can be completed online.

If circumstances warrant, an alternative minor may be allowed as approved by the Program Coordinator.

Electives - 15-21 semester hours

15-21 hours of electives are required to complete 120 total hours, 36 of which must be advanced hours.

Option II

For Option II Sports & Leisure Studies majors are required to complete 18 semester hours of discipline related electives and 18 semester hours of liberal arts and sciences electives.

Discipline Related Electives - 18 semester hours

Students are required to complete 18 semester hours of discipline related electives, 12 hours of which must be advanced.  Discipline related electives may be from COUN, EDUC, EPSY, IDT, KNES, or SPED.

Liberal Arts & Sciences Electives - 18 semester hours

Students are also required to complete 18 semester hours of electives from any discipline in the liberal arts and sciences.

120 total hours are required, 36 of which must be advanced hours.