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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 National Resources from the Department of Biology. Those interested in Therapeutic Recreation should see their advisor for minor choices.
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.
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 includes: RL370 Therapeutic Recreation, RL 471 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.
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.
Summit Expeditions
Students interested in outdoor adventure may register for a summit expedition. Advanced outdoor and leadership skills are included in summit curriculum. Priority will be given to Recreation Leadership Majors. Prerequisite: RL 123 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 three day shakedown trip where students learn the basic of winter shelter construction, food preparation and telemark skiing. The second segment last 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 six 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, backpacking, canyonerring and desert survival, etc. (enrollment in limited). For more information contact Scott Wood at woods@byui.edu or phone (208) 496- 2291.

Courses and Description

RL 123 Basic Skills
Fee: $50.00 (travel included)
A beginning level course covering outdoor clothing, equipment, wilderness navigation, outdoor cooking, safety, and minimal impact camping techniques. A prerequisite for all sections of RL 223R Land Skills, RL 224R Water Skills (except for Fly Tying), and RL 225R Snow Skills.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)

RL 200 Recreation Leadership
Application of leadership theories and principles to recreation settings.
(Winter, Fall)

RL 223R Outdoor Skills - Land
Fee: $VAR
Prerequisite: RL 123 required for all land skills classes or instructors permission.
Skill and leadership development for camping, hiking, survival skills, backpacking, wilderness navigation, rock-climbing and mountain biking. See schedule for topic and number of credits allowed for a specific class.
(Fall, Summer)

RL 224R Outdoor Skills - Water
Fee: $VAR
Prerequisite: RL 123 required for all sections of water skills except fly tying.
Skills 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)		 RL 225R Outdoor Skills - Snow
Fee: $VAR
Prerequisite: RL 123 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)		 RL 298R Introductory Internship
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)
RL 304 Leisure in Society
Exploration of challenges associated with leisure. Emphasis on leisure values and their relationship to society and the individual.
(Winter, Fall)		 RL 307 Accessible Recreation
Agencies, programs, theories, and professional opportunities associated with recreation and the disabled. Practical methods emphasized.
(Winter, Fall)		 RL 320 Program Management
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)
RL 342 Environmental Interpretation
Fee: $10.00 (travel)
Techniques useful for outdoor recreation visitor information and education programs and services.
(Winter every other year)		 RL 343 Experiential Education/ Adventure Challenge Leadership
The design and facilitation of experiential learning activities. Emphasis on leadership and teambuilding.
(Winter, Fall)		 RL 370 Therapeutic Recreation
Fee: $10.00 (travel)
Intorduction to the field of Therapeutic Recreation. Clinical interventions for individuals with special needs or problems.
(Winter, Fall)
RL 380 Wilderness First Responder
Fee: $200.00
Prerequisite: Be in good physical condition. Any concerns - please call instructor.
Recommended for students seeking employment in wildernress environments. National Certification as Wilderness First Responders. Emphasis on accepted medical protocols for situations requiring extended patient management in the wilderness, extreme environments, and with limited equiptment.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)		 RL 423 Recreation Resource Management
Fee: $30.00 (travel included)
Introduction to theory, processes, and techniques for the management of natural resources based recreation activities. Emphasis on site impacts and visitor management.
(Winter)		 RL 424 Commercial Recreation
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 adn food, and support industries such as equipment sales, etc. will be covered.
(Winter)
RL 471 Assessment in Therapeutic Recreation
Fee: $ 10.00
Prerequisite: Must have completed RL 370 Therapeutic Recreation. Highly recommended prerequisite Math 221 Statistics.
Patient assessment, treatment plan development, and counseling procedures.
(rotates between Fall and Winter each year)		 RL 472 Program Dynamics in Therapeutic Recreation
Fee: $10.00
Prerequisite: Must have completed RL 370 Therapeutic Recreation.
This courses 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 disalilities.
(rotates between Fall and Winter each year)		 RL 483 Recreation Facility Management & Design
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 all types of recreation facilities will be explored.
(Winter, Fall)
RL 486 Legal Aspects and Risk Management of Leisure Services
Study of laws affecting recreation services. Professional responsibility for the development of risk management protocols and procedures.
(Winter, Fall)		 RL 487 Research and Evaluation
Prerequisite: Math 221 Statistics - to be completed before or concurrently.
Empirical research methods used in leisure delivery programs. The selection and application of apporpriate research methods. How to design, collect,analyze, interpret, adn report information for needs assessment and program evaluation. Review of pertinent research literature.
(Fall)		 RL 497R Topics and Research
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 members.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
RL 498R Senior Internship
Prerequisite: Senior Internship should be taken after 24 credits of recreation core classes 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)

RL 499R Leadership Seminar
Fee: $30.00

Prerequisite: Must be a Recreation Leadership Major.
Special intensive exposure to a selected topic in the recreation profession. Sutdy must be approved by department and conducted under the supervision of an assigned department faculty members.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)

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Requirements for Majors and Minors
Majors Minors
Take these Courses Take These Courses
RL 123, 200, 304, 307, 320, 343, 483, 486, 487, 497R RL 123, 200, 304, 307, 320, 343, 486
AND
Take 1 Course
HS 223
RL 380
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Take 4 Credits
RL 223R, 224R, 225R
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Take 9 Credits
B 101, 260
BIO 210
GEOG 230, 240
RL 223R, 224R, 225R, 298R, 342, 370, 423, 424, 471, 472, 497R, 499R 		AND
Take 2 Credits of
RL 223R, 224R, 225R
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Take 3 Credits of
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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