Spring 2023 Trine Course Catalog

Bachelor of Science — Sport and Recreation Major (120 hrs.)

The Bachelor of Science in Sport and Recreation degree at Trine University serves the growing number of students interested in a rewarding career in recreation. It is designed to provide a broad general education in physical activity, sports and sports-related fields.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Sport and Recreation program will be prepared to create and administer recreational programs and to succeed in leadership roles in coaching, recreational programming or sports administration. They also will know the requirements to maintain a healthy lifestyle in order to maximize athletic performance.

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements - 41 hours

Communication – 9 hrs.

ENG 133Technical Communication

3

Or

ENG 143College Composition

3

 

HUM 203Humanities Seminar

3

SP 203Effective Speaking

3

Humanities and Social Science – 12 hrs.

Social Science Elective (6)

6

Humanities Elective (6)

6

Mathematics and Science – 9 hrs.

Mathematics Elective (3)

3

Science Elective (3)

3

Math or Science Elective (3)

3

Other – 11 hrs.

EXS 102Lifetime Wellness

2

POLS 113Introduction to Government

3

PSY 113Principles of Psychology

3

General Education Electives (3)

3

Content Requirements - 79 hours

Required

UE 101University Experience

1

BA 123Business Concepts

3

 

Free Electives – 30 hrs.

Electives are determined in conjunction with an advisor and based on student career objectives.

Free Electives (30)

30

Concentrations – 45 hrs.

Select 30 credit hours from either Group A or Group B and 15 credit hours from the other column for a total of 45 credit hours.

Group A
SM 133Contemporary Issues in Sport

3

SM 223History of Physical Education & Sport

3

MGT 303Risk Management

3

SM 313Principles of Sport & Recreation Management

3

SM 393Sport Psychology

3

MGT 323Leadership

3

MGT 363Organizational Behavior

3

MGT 373Facility Management

3

MK 203Marketing

3

MGT 383Principles of Project Management

3

MGT 403Principles of Hospitality Management

3

SM 413Organization & Administration of Physical Education & Athletics

3

SR 343Internship in Sport & Recreation I

3

Group B
EXS 103Teaching Sport Skills I

3

EXS 221Officiating

1

EXS 233Drug Education

3

EXS 243Athletic Training

3

EXS 263Motor Learning

3

EXS 273Nutrition

3

EXS 283Fitness Evaluation Assessment

3

EXS 293Biomechanics

3

EXS 333Kinesiology

3

EXS 343Principles of Human Performance

3

EXS 353Exercise Physiology

3

EXS 363Capstone Experience in Health Sciences I

3

EXS 373/AHS 373Health Promotion & Problems

3

EXS 383/AHS 383Health Coaching

3

EXS 413Corrective Exercise

3

EXS 423Evaluation of Athletic Injuries

3

EXS 453Capstone Experience in Health Sciences II

3

EXS 483Professional Development in Exercise Science

3

EXS 493Strength and Conditioning Preparation

3

Total Credit Hours: 120