Bachelor of Arts — Athletics and Recreation Major (120 hrs.)
The Bachelor of Arts in Athletics 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 Arts in Athletics 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.
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 102 | Lifetime Wellness | 2 |
| | General Education Electives (3) | 3 |
| BA 113 | Business Computer Applications | 3 |
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| PSY 113 | Principles of Psychology | 3 |
| | Or | |
| SM 393 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
Content Requirements - 79 hours
Required - 49 hours
Free Electives – 30 hrs.
Electives are determined in conjunction with an advisor and based on student career objectives. At least 15 hours of these free electives must be 300 level classes or above. Minors are recommended to fill these requirements (i.e. Coaching, Sports Psychology, etc.).
Total Credit Hours: 120