B.A. Recreation and Sport Studies
Major Minor Teaching Endorsement
Recreation & Sports StudiesFeatured Courses
As a student in the recreation & sports studies major at Concordia Nebraska, you’ll have the opportunity to take specialized courses related to various aspects of the recreation & sports studies profession. These classes, designed to equip you for leadership and service in various recreation & sports studies careers, are taught by some of our esteemed faculty who have extensive experience in their fields.
ART 101
Fundamentals of Art 3 credits
An introduction to art. Emphasizing production of art through the exploration of design elements and principles; interpretation of art through cultural and historical context; investigation of nature and values of art. This course is for students with limited or no previous experience in art.
HHP 228
Programs in Individual, Dual, and Team Sports 3 credits
Students will use current teaching models to learn and evaluate age appropriate teaching progressions and assessment techniques of individual sports (e.g., track and field, golf, and bowling), dual sports (e.g., tennis, badminton, and racquetball) and team sports (e.g., basketball, soccer, volleyball). Students will become proficient in both performing and teaching specific skills related to the sports.
HHP 298
Theory of Coaching 2 credits
This course provides an overview of coaching sports. It is designed for the student to develop a coaching philosophy and understand coaching techniques, the importance of communication in various interactions, psychology of sports and athletic competition, logistical planning, physical development of athletes, and motivation in sports.
PSY 341
Group Techniques 3 credits
A seminar–laboratory approach for the study of group work and the group process as they apply to the self, the classroom, youth work, business, and society.
HHP 471
Adapted Physical Activity 3 credits
The course focuses on the theories, principles, and practices of working with individuals with special needs in physical education, recreation, and sport programs.
HHP 462
Sport Ethics 3 credits
This course is designed to create awareness of important ethical issues in sport and to provide students with skills and information to competently respond to them as they might occur in a professional environment. Real-life issues from a variety of perspectives (player, coach, administrator, parent, etc.) will be explored.
HHP 495
Legal Aspects of Exercise, Recreation, and Sports 3 credits
Legal concepts and principles related to the administration, instruction, training and coaching of exercise, recreation and sport. Issues regarding personnel, facilities, equipment, transportation, medical aspects, liability, age and gender will be examined.
Recreation & Sports StudiesSample Schedule of Courses
The following sample course of study is an example of the sequence of courses you might take in order to receive your degree. Please plan to discuss your actual course of study with your advisor, who can help you stay on track to meet your academic and professional goals.
Semester 1
HHP 100
Lifetime Wellness 1 cr.
PSY 101
Introduction to Psychology 3 cr.
ART 101
Fundamentals of Art 3 cr.
HHP 142
Orienteering 0.5 cr.
HHP 111
Flag Football 0.5 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 10 cr.
18 Total Credits
Semester 2
HHP 182
First Aid and CPR 1 cr.
HHP 147
Alpine Skiing 0.5 cr.
HHP 152
Badminton 0.5 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 12 cr.
14 Total Credits
Semester 3
HHP 144
Recreational Sports 0.5 cr.
HHP 228
Programs in Individual, Dual, and Team Sports 3 cr.
HHP 273
Motor Learning and Development 3 cr.
HHP 292
Foundations of Recreation & Sports 2 cr.
HHP 153
Folk Dance 0.5 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 7 cr.
16 Total Credits
Semester 4
HHP 298
Theory of Coaching 2 cr.
HHP 168
Aerobics 0.5 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 9 cr.
11.5 Total Credits
Semester 5
HHP 491
Management of Recreation and Sports 3 cr.
PSY 341
Group Techniques 3 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 6 cr.
12 Total Credits
Semester 6
HHP 248
Programs in Leisure and Adventure Activities 2 cr.
HHP 471
Adapted Physical Activity 3 cr.
HHP 496
Recreation and Sport Facility Management 3 cr.
GEOG 291
Geography of Sports and Outdoor Recreation 3 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 5 cr.
16 Total Credits
Semester 7
HHP 367
Recreational Programming 3 cr.
HHP 462
Sport Ethics 3 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 7 cr.
13 Total Credits
Semester 8
HHP 369
Senior Seminar in Recreation & Sport Studies 1 cr.
HHP 467
Recreation Program Design 3 cr.
HHP 495
Legal Aspects of Exercise, Recreation, and Sports 3 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 6 cr.
13 Total Credits
Recreation & Sports Studies Faculty
As experts in recreation & sports studies, our faculty and instructors bring years of experience to the classroom.