Fall 2024 Trine Course Catalog

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.

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

General Education Electives (3)

3

BA 113Business Computer Applications

3

 

PSY 113Principles of Psychology

3

Or

SM 393Sport Psychology

3

Content Requirements - 79 hours

Required - 49 hours

UE 101University Experience

1

BA 123Business Concepts

3

COM 163Interpersonal Communication

3

COM 253Event Planning & Promotion

3

MGT 363Organizational Behavior

3

MGT 373Facility Management

3

MGT 403Principles of Hospitality Management

3

MK 203Marketing

3

BA 3113Business Internship

3

SM 133Contemporary Issues in Sport

3

SM 313Principles of Sport & Recreation Management

3

EXS 103Teaching Sport Skills I

3

EXS 203Risk and Sports

3

EXS 243Athletic Training

3

EXS 273Nutrition

3

EXS 283Fitness Evaluation Assessment

3

EXS 483Professional Development in Exercise Science

3

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