This program provides students with competencies to plan, implement, and assess recreation and sports programs in a variety of settings, including adapted sport programs, youth leagues, city parks and recreation departments, adventure travel and tourism, and commercial recreation facilities.<br><br>Students can focus on several emphasis areas including aquatics, special populations, coaching, and dance. This program provides graduates with the prerequisite knowledge necessary to sit for the National Recreation and Parks Association Certified Parks and Recreational Professional (CPRP) examination.<br><br>Graduates interested in qualifying for the CPRP exam must also obtain no less than one year of full-time experience in the field. This track does not lead to K-12 teacher certification.