Phone: 703-993-2060
Web: rht.gmu.edu
The School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism (RHT) prepares students for careers in health and physical education, athletic training, parks and outdoor recreation, therapeutic recreation, exercise science, health promotion, tourism and events management, and sports management. The BS in athletic training prepares students for careers in athletic training and is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. The BSEd in physical education prepares students for a teaching career (K–12) in public and private schools. The BS in health, fitness, and recreation resources prepares students for supervisory and management careers in private and public parks and recreation systems (clinical and community), health promotion agencies, nonprofit and for-profit sport organizations, and tourism and events management sites. The parks and outdoor recreation and therapeutic recreation concentrations are accredited by the National Recreation and Parks Association. The MS in exercise science, fitness, and health promotion prepares professionals for advanced work in the field. The MAIS concentration in recreation resources management is designed for practicing professionals and students seeking advanced careers in recreation and natural resources management.
For more information and the dates and time of RHT Orientation Sessions, call RHT’s office at 703-993-2098 or visit rht.gmu.edu.
Professors: Anderson, Brayley, Nauright, D. Wiggins
Associate professors: Baker, Banville, Bever, Daniels, Dieke, Kozlowski, Miller, Rikard, E. Rodgers, P. Rodgers, Schack, Walker, B. Wiggins
Assistant professors: Allen, Ambegaonkar, Caswell, Harmon, Lee, Park, Shelby, Winchester
Instructors: Norden, Parham
Professional faculty: Lux, Waddell
RHT offers course work designated ATEP, EFHP, HEAL, PHED, PRLS, SPMT, and TOUR in the Course Descriptions chapter of this catalog. Additional courses are offered for elective credit to George Mason University students. These courses are included under PHED and PRLS.
Students not obtaining a BS in health, fitness, and recreation resources (HFRR) may complement their degree with a minor chosen from five different areas.
(16 credits, 8 credits unique to the minor)
| Course Work | Credits |
|---|---|
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HEAL 330 Nutrition |
3 |
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PHED 200 Professional Dimensions of Health, Recreation, and Physical Education |
3 |
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PHED 300 Kinesiology (prerequisites: BIOL 124 and 125) |
3 |
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PHED 365 Measurement and Evaluation of Physical Fitness |
3 |
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PHED 450 Physiology of Exercise |
4 |
(18 credits, 8 credits unique to the minor)
| Course Work | Credits |
|---|---|
|
HEAL 370 Health Determinants and Status |
3 |
|
HEAL 372 Health Communications |
3 |
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HEAL 430 Seminars on Contemporary Health Problems |
3 |
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HEAL 450 Epidemiology and Environmental Health |
3 |
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PHED 200 Professional Dimensions of Health, Recreation, and Physical Education |
3 |
|
PRLS 310 Program Planning and Design or HEAL 323 Program Leadership and Evaluation |
3 |
(18 credits, 8 credits unique to minor)
| Course Work | Credits |
|---|---|
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PRLS 210 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure |
3 |
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PRLS 310 Program Planning and Design |
3 |
|
PRLS 316 Outdoor Education and Leadership |
3 |
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PRLS 327 Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation |
3 |
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PRLS 410 Administration of RHT Organizations I |
3 |
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*Students must complete PRLS 210, 310, 316, 327, and 410 before taking PRLS 241. PRLS 410 may be taken as a corequisite. |
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PRLS 241 Practicum |
3 |
(18 credits, 8 credits unique to the minor)
| Course Work | Credits |
|---|---|
|
PRLS 410 Administration of RHT Organizations I |
3 |
|
SPMT 201 Introduction to Sport Management |
3 |
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SPMT 405 Sport Operation and Planning |
3 |
|
SPMT 412 Sport Marketing and Finance |
3 |
|
SPMT 420 Economics and Finance in the Sport Industry |
3 |
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SPMT 455 Governance and Policy in Sport Organizations |
3 |
(15 credits, 8 credits unique to minor)
| Course Work | Credits |
|---|---|
|
TOUR 200 Introduction to Travel and Tourism |
3 |
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TOUR 220 Introduction to Event Management |
3 |
|
TOUR 340 Sustainable Tourism |
3 |
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Additional TOUR course credits |
6 |
CERB-OADV
This 24-credit program provides students with specialized skills unique to a variety of outdoor adventure activities, such as backpacking, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, and challenge-course facilitation. Course work focuses on the acquisition of technical skills and application of theory-to-experiential learning in an outdoor adventure curriculum. Students completing the program will be certified as Wilderness First Responders and Leave-No-Trace Trainers and will be fully prepared to work as challenge-course facilitators at outdoor education and adventure education organizations. This initiative combines the resources and services of RHT and Hemlock Overlook Center for Experiential Education.
| Course Work | Credits |
|---|---|
|
Required Core Courses (15 credits) |
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PRLS 110 Exploring Outdoor Adventure |
2 |
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PRLS 200 Wilderness First Responder |
2 |
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PRLS 210 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure |
3 |
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PRLS 214 Field Study in Natural History |
3 |
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PRLS 220 Experiential Education Theory and Application |
3 |
|
PRLS 221 Challenge Course Facilitator Field Work |
2 |
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PRLS 316 Outdoor Education and Leadership |
3 |
|
Elective Courses (9 credits) |
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Choose 9 credits from the following: |
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PRLS 115 Introduction to Fly Fishing |
1 |
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PRLS 117 Introduction to Rock Climbing |
2 |
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PRLS 120 Introduction to Backpacking |
2 |
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PRLS 170 Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking |
1 |
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PRLS 173 Basic Coastal Kayaking |
2 |
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PRLS 180 Whitewater Canoeing |
2 |
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PRLS 181 Whitewater Canoeing II |
2 |
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PRLS 190 Downhill and Cross-Country Skiing |
1 |
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PRLS 250 Wilderness Travel and Sustainability Leadership |
2 |
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PRLS 480 Special Topics |
3 |
Students also may complete a complementary graduate certificate outside RHT in the following areas:
Environmental management (27 credits) See the Environmental Science and Policy section of the College of Science chapter. (SC-CERG-EVMG)
Note: Students interested in the environmental management certificate should take BIOL 213 and either BIOL 303 or BIOL 304 instead of BIOL 103 and 104.
Gerontology (24 credits) See the College of Health and Human Services chapter. (HH-CERG-GERO)
Note: Students interested in the gerontology certificate should take BIOL 124 and BIOL 125.
BS-ATT
This program provides educational and clinical experiences concerning the management of injuries and health problems associated with physical activity. The goal is to equip students with the knowledge and skills that must be mastered to successfully challenge the Board of Certification (BOC®) Examination and practice as an entry-level certified athletic trainer.
Admission to George Mason University is competitive, and successful candidates generally have a B+ average or higher in a challenging college preparatory curriculum. All students accepted to George Mason University and declaring athletic training as a major are admitted into the preprofessional phase of the program (typically freshmen). Freshmen are bound to university admission criteria as stated in the University Catalog. To progress into the professional phase of the program, students must earn a minimum grade of C in all within-major courses and continuously maintain a cumulative minimum within-major GPA of 2.50 or greater.
Application for admission as a transfer student into the ATEP is competitive. Transfer applicants are evaluated based on satisfactory completion of standards identical to all other students enrolled in the ATEP. Students transferring from another institution must produce documentation that demonstrates successful completion of all preprofessional course work and related clinical experiences. Students must provide documentation of completion of all prerequisite course work with a letter grade of C or better and a cumulative within-major GPA of 2.50 or greater on a 4.00 scale. Additional documentation includes transcripts, course syllabi, letter from the ATEP director of previous institution certifying satisfactory completion of all clinical experiences, completed proficiency assessments signed and dated by an approved clinical instructor attained at previous institution, and current emergency cardiac care certification. Students unable to provide this documentation will not be admitted into the professional phase of the ATEP.
The degree requires a minimum of 120 credits. The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is divided into preprofessional and professional phases. Students begin the preprofessional phase on admission to Mason by enrolling in prerequisite courses, including BIOL 124 and 125; HEAL 110, 205, and 330; and ATEP 228 and 229.
On successful completion of all preprofessional course work with a grade of C or better and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50, students may advance into the professional phase of the program and enroll in didactic and clinical education courses, along with other professional courses. The professional phase consists of three levels. In Level I, students enroll in their first clinical education course and begin the first of five semester-long clinical experiences. Typically, athletic training didactic courses are paired with a clinical education course. Levels I through III of the professional phase require satisfactory completion of prerequisites, including maintenance of a minimum cumulative within-major GPA of 2.50, successful completion of prerequisite courses, concurrent enrollment in didactic and clinical education courses, and maintenance of current emergency cardiac care (ECC) certification.
| Course Work | Credits |
|---|---|
|
ATEP 228 Introduction to Athletic Training |
3 |
|
ATEP 229 Clinical Experiences in Introductory Athletic Training |
3 |
|
BIOL 124 Human Anatomy and Physiology |
4 |
|
BIOL 125 Human Anatomy and Physiology |
4 |
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HEAL 110 Personal Health |
3 |
|
HEAL 205 Principles of Accident Causation and Prevention |
4 |
|
HEAL 330 Nutrition |
3 |
Professional Courses (Level I)
| Course Work | Credits |
|---|---|
|
ATEP 310 Athletic Injury Recognition of the Lower Extremity and Thorax |
3 |
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ATEP 315* Clinical Evaluation Skills for Lower Extremity and Thorax |
3 |
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ATEP 320 Athletic Injury Recognition of the Upper Extremity, Head, and Neck |
3 |
|
ATEP 325* Clinical Evaluation Skills for the Upper Extremity, Head, and Neck |
3 |
|
PHED 200 Professional Dimensions of Health, Recreation, and Physical Education |
3 |
|
PHED 300 Kinesiology |
3 |
Professional Courses (Level II)
| Course Work | Credits |
|---|---|
|
ATEP 350 Therapeutic Modalities |
3 |
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ATEP 354 Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries |
3 |
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ATEP 357* Treatment and Rehabilitation Clinical Techniques |
3 |
|
ATEP 413* Management Skills in Athletic Training |
3 |
|
PHED 365 Measurement and Evaluation of Physical Fitness |
3 |
|
PHED 410 Social/Psychological Aspects of Health and Fitness |
3 |
|
PHED 450 Physiology of Exercise |
4 |
|
PRLS 410 Administration of Recreation, Health, and Tourism Organizations I |
3 |
Professional Courses (Level III)
| Course Work | Credits |
|---|---|
|
ATEP 441* Practicum in Athletic Training |
3 |
|
EFHP 524 Phys for the Athletic Trainer/ Pharm of Sports Injuries |
3 |
|
PRLS 405 Planning, Design, and Maintenance of Leisure Facilities |
3 |
|
PRLS 450 Research Methods |
3 |
|
PRLS 460 Sport and Recreation Law |
3 |
*Denotes clinical education course requiring clinical experience component.
During Level III, students complete all courses, including ATEP 441 Practicum. This course is a capstone of the program, as well as a synthesis requirement of Mason’s general education program. ATEP 441 is offered following completion of the professional courses in the major; thus, ATEP 441 is offered during the spring semester of the students’ graduating year.
The professional phase of the ATEP involves clinical education. The five clinical education courses are ATEP 315, 325, 357, 413, and 441. Students may enroll in only one clinical course per semester. Therefore, students can expect to enroll in a clinical education course for five semesters to complete the degree. Each clinical course consists of a laboratory component and a clinical field experience. Students will be assigned to a George Mason University ATEP-approved clinical instructor to satisfactorily complete clinical experience requirements. Students will develop a schedule with their clinical instructor requiring approximately 10 to 20 hours per week throughout the semester at the clinical setting. Clinical experience assignments may be located in athletic training settings, such as secondary schools, colleges, and universities; professional sports programs; sports medicine and other medical clinics; industry; and military training programs. Students will be evaluated on the mastery of educational competencies and clinical proficiencies in athletic training. Evaluation will occur in formal academic courses and clinical field experiences. Students should meet with their academic advisor every semester before scheduling courses.
The university’s writing-intensive requirement is satisfied by the successful completion of PRLS 450.
General Education Requirements (38 credits)
| Course Work | Credits |
|---|---|
|
Written communication |
6 |
|
Oral communication |
3 |
|
Information technology |
3 |
|
Quantitative reasoning |
3 |
|
Literature |
3 |
|
Arts |
3 |
|
Western civilization |
3 |
|
Social and behavioral science |
3 |
|
Global understanding |
3 |
|
Natural science |
8 |
Professional Sequence (82 credits)
| Course Work | Credits |
|---|---|
|
ATEP 228 Introduction to Athletic Training |
3 |
|
ATEP 229 Clinical Experiences in Introductory Athletic Training |
3 |
|
ATEP 310 Athletic Injury Recognition of the Lower Extremity and Thorax |
3 |
|
ATEP 315 Clinical Evaluation Skills for Lower Extremity and Thorax |
3 |
|
ATEP 320 Athletic Injury Recognition of the Upper Extremity, Head, and Neck |
3 |
|
ATEP 325 Clinical Evaluation Skills for the Upper Extremity, Head, and Neck |
3 |
|
ATEP 350 Therapeutic Modalities |
3 |
|
ATEP 354 Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries |
3 |
|
ATEP 357 Treatment and Rehabilitation Clinical Techniques |
3 |
|
ATEP 413 Management Skills in Athletic Training |
3 |
|
ATEP 441 Practicum in Athletic Training |
3 |
|
EFHP 524 Phys for the Athletic Trainer/ Pharm of Sports Injuries |
3 |
|
HEAL 110 Personal Health |
3 |
|
HEAL 205 Principles of Accident Causation and Prevention |
4 |
|
HEAL 330 Nutrition |
3 |
|
PHED 200 Professional Dimensions of Health, Recreation, and Physical Education |
3 |
|
PHED 300 Kinesiology |
3 |
|
PHED 365 Measurement and Evaluation of Physical Fitness |
3 |
|
PHED 410 Social/Psychological Aspects of Health and Fitness |
3 |
|
PHED 450 Physiology of Exercise |
4 |
|
PRLS 405 Planning, Design, and Maintenance of Leisure Facilities. |
3 |
|
PRLS 410 Administration of Recreation, Health, and Tourism Organizations I |
3 |
|
PRLS 450 Research Methods |
3 |
|
PRLS 460 Sport and Recreation Law |
3 |
|
Electives |
8 |
Fees and expenses specific to the ATEP are as follows: laboratory supplies and equipment, clinical attire, clinical supplies, and clinical education manuals. Preprofessional phase students enrolling in ATEP 229 will be assessed a laboratory fee $110. Professional phase students will be assessed a laboratory fee of $100 for each clinical education course. Payment is due at the first meeting of each course.
After admission to the preprofessional phase, students must submit a technical standards certification statement indicating that they have read, understand, and can meet the technical standards for athletic training students, either with or without accommodation. These standards outline the essential functional tasks that students must be able to perform to enroll in and complete the program. Students requiring special accommodations are encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Services.
Athletic training students are required to obtain a health examination and immunizations before entering the professional phase of the program. Students must have evidence of completion of the three hepatitis B immunizations and provide proof of tuberculosis screening in accordance with current U.S. Public Health Service recommendations. Students choosing not to complete hepatitis B immunizations will be required to sign a declination waiver. All professional phase students must complete annual blood-borne pathogens training and may be required to submit to a criminal background check. All students must have emergency cardiac care (CPR, AED) certifications before entering their first clinical experience and maintain these certifications through the remainder of the ATEP. Examples of courses that provide the above certifications are Professional Rescuer + AED by the American Red Cross or Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider CPR + AED by the American Heart Association. Other providers are those adhering to the standards of the International Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care.
BS-HFRR
The university’s writing-intensive requirement is satisfied by the successful completion of PRLS 450.
The HFRR internship is a 12-credit course taken toward the end of a student’s academic program. Students must have earned 90 credit hours and met the specific prerequisites for their concentration to be eligible for the internship (see HEAL 490, PRLS 490, SPMT 490, and TOUR 490 prerequisite). The internship is designed to be a synthesis experience for each student in their specific concentration area. The initial phase of the internship process begins with an internship in-service run by the internship coordinator. During this stage, the student will develop learning goals and consult with faculty on viable internship sites. Once the internship site has been selected the student must complete 400 hours (480 for therapeutic recreation) of an applied experience in their field of study. Throughout the internship, the student will be monitored by a site supervisor, as well as a university supervisor, to facilitate a meaningful experience. All of the specific requirements for this course can be reviewed in the Internship Manual.
This concentration emphasizes promotion of healthy lifestyles outside school settings. This degree prepares students for supervisory and managerial careers in private and public fitness agencies and clinical and public safety settings. Students complete supervised internships in professional settings; a minor is available.
General Education Requirements (38 credits)
|
Written communication |
6 |
|
Oral communication |
3 |
|
Information technology |
3 |
|
Quantitative reasoning |
3 |
|
Literature |
3 |
|
Arts |
3 |
|
Western civilization |
3 |
|
Social and behavioral science |
3 |
|
Global understanding |
3 |
|
Natural science |
8 |
Professional Sequence (82 credits)
| Course Work | Credits |
|---|---|
|
HEAL 205 Principles of Accident Causation and Prevention |
4 |
|
HEAL 220 Dimensions of Mental Health |
3 |
|
HEAL 323 Program Leadership and Evaluation |
3 |
|
HEAL 330 Nutrition |
3 |
|
HEAL 350 Interventions for Populations and Communities at Risk* |
3 |
|
HEAL 430 Seminar in Exercise Science and Health Promotion |
3 |
|
HEAL 490 Internship |
12 |
|
PHED 200 Professional Dimensions of Health, Recreation, and Physical Education |
3 |
|
PHED 300 Kinesiology |
3 |
|
PHED 364 Strength Training: Concepts and Applications |
3 |
|
PHED 365 Measurement and Evaluation of Physical Fitness |
3 |
|
PHED 410 Social/Psychological Aspects of Health and Fitness** |
3 |
|
PHED 450 Physiology of Exercise |
4 |
|
PRLS 310 Program Planning and Design |
3 |
|
PRLS 405 Planning, Design, and Maintenance of Leisure Facilities |
3 |
|
PRLS 410 Administration of Recreation, Health, and Tourism Organizations I |
3 |
|
PRLS 411 Administration of Recreation, Health, and Tourism Organizations II |
3 |
|
PRLS 450 Research Methods |
3 |
|
PRLS 460 Sport and Recreation Law |
3 |
|
SPMT 304 Sport, Culture, and Society |
3 |
|
Electives |
11 |
*PRLS 327 may be substituted for this course
**HEAL 230 or PRLS 317 may be substituted for this course.
This concentration prepares students for supervisory and managerial careers in voluntary health organizations, nonprofit and managed care organizations, hospital wellness centers, health departments, and health clubs. The degree includes courses on topics such as nutrition, contemporary health problems, and community health systems. Students complete supervised internships in professional settings; a minor is available.
General Education Requirements (38 credits)
|
Written communication |
6 |
|
Oral communication |
3 |
|
Information technology |
3 |
|
Quantitative reasoning |
3 |
|
Literature |
3 |
|
Arts |
3 |
|
Western civilization |
3 |
|
Social and behavioral science |
3 |
|
Global understanding |
3 |
|
Natural science |
8 |
Professional Sequence (82 credits)
| Course Work | Credits |
|---|---|
|
HEAL 205 Principles of Accident Causation and Prevention |
4 |
|
HEAL 220 Dimensions of Mental Health |
3 |
|
HEAL 230 Introduction to Health Behavior* |
3 |
|
Choose two of the following: |
6 |
|
HEAL 310 Drugs and Health |
3 |
|
HEAL 312 Health and Wellness Choices |
3 |
|
HEAL 325 Health Aspects of Human Sexuality |
3 |
|
HEAL 327 Women’s Health |
3 |
|
HEAL 314 Community Health Issues and Strategies: Drugs/Alcohol |
3 |
|
HEAL 323 Program Leadership and Evaluation |
3 |
|
HEAL 330 Nutrition |
3 |
|
HEAL 350 Interventions for Populations and Communities at Risk** |
3 |
|
HEAL 372 Health Communication |
3 |
|
HEAL 430 Seminar in Exercise Science and Health Promotion |
3 |
|
HEAL 450 Epidemiology and Environmental Health |
3 |
|
HEAL 490 Internship |
12 |
|
PHED 200 Prof Dimensions of Health, Recreation, and Physical Education |
3 |
|
PHED 365 Measurement and Evaluation of Physical Fitness |
3 |
|
PRLS 310 Program Planning and Design |
3 |
|
PRLS 410 Administration of Recreation, Health, and Tourism Organizations I |
3 |
|
PRLS 411 Administration of Recreation, Health, and Tourism Organizations II |
3 |
|
PRLS 450 Research Methods |
3 |
|
PRLS 460 Sport and Recreation Law |
3 |
|
Electives |
12 |
*PRLS 317 or PHED 410 may be substituted for this course.
**PRLS 327 may be substituted for this course.
This concentration explores the contribution of recreation and parks to public well-being and quality of life. The curriculum includes courses in natural resources management, outdoor recreation programming, and environmental education. The program is accredited by the National Recreation and Park Association. Graduates are employed in national, state, and local recreation and park agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private and commercial operations. Students complete supervised internships in professional settings. A minor is available.
General Education Requirements (38 credits)
|
Written communication |
6 |
|
Oral communication |
3 |
|
Information technology |
3 |
|
Quantitative reasoning |
3 |
|
Literature |
3 |
|
Arts |
3 |
|
Western civilization |
3 |
|
Social and behavioral science |
3 |
|
Global understanding |
3 |
|
Natural science |
8 |
Professional Sequence (82 credits)
| Course Work | Credits |
|---|---|
|
HEAL 205 Principles of Accident Causation and Prevention |
4 |
|
HEAL 323 Program Leadership and Evaluation |
3 |
|
PHED 200 Prof Dimensions of Health, Recreation, and Physical Education |
3 |
|
PRLS 210 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure |
3 |
|
PRLS 241 Practicum |
3 |
|
PRLS 300 People with Nature |
3 |
|
PRLS 302 Park Management and Operations |
3 |
|
PRLS 310 Program Planning and Design |
3 |
|
PRLS 316 Outdoor Education and Leadership |
3 |
|
PRLS 317 Social Psychology of Play and Recreation |
3 |
|
PRLS 327 Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation |
3 |
|
PRLS 402 Human Behavior in Natural Environments |
3 |
|
PRLS 405 Planning, Design, and Maintenance of Leisure Facilities |
3 |
|
PRLS 410 Administration of Recreation, Health, and Tourism Organizations I |
3 |
|
PRLS 411 Administration of Recreation, Health, and Tourism Organizations II |
3 |
|
PRLS 450 Research Methods |
3 |
|
PRLS 460 Sport and Recreation Law |
3 |
|
PRLS 490 Internship |
12 |
|
PRLS 501 Introduction to Natural Resources Law |
3 |
|
TOUR 362 Cultural and Environmental Interpretation |
3 |
|
Electives |
12 |
This concentration enhances the professional development of liberal arts-educated students, thereby preparing them to assume entry-level managerial positions in the $300 billion sport industry, including private enterprises, government or public employment sectors, nonprofit or voluntary agencies, and commercial sport ventures. Preparation in sport marketing, finance, ethics, law, operations, planning, and program leadership fosters the skills that enhance students’ acquisition and advancement in sport management careers. An integral part of the program is the opportunity to complete two field experiences in sport organizations. A minor is available.
General Education Requirements (37 credits)
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Written communication |
6 |
|
Oral communication |
3 |
|
Information technology |
3 |
|
Quantitative reasoning |
3 |
|
Literature |
3 |
|
Arts |
3 |
|
Western civilization |
3 |
|
Social and behavioral science |
3 |
|
Global understanding |
3 |
|
Natural science |
7 |
Professional Sequence (83 credits)
| Course Work | Credits |
|---|---|
|
HEAL 323 Program Leadership and Evaluation |
3 |
|
PHED 200 Professional Dimensions of Health, Recreation, and Physical Education |
3 |
|
PRLS 310 Program Planning and Design |
3 |
|
PRLS 410 Administration of Recreation, Health, and Tourism Organizations I |
3 |
|
PRLS 450 Research Methods |
3 |
|
PRLS 460 Sport and Recreation Law |
3 |
|
SPMT 201 Introduction to Sport Management |
3 |
|
SPMT 241 Practicum |
3 |
|
SPMT 302 Sport and Ethics |
3 |
|
SPMT 304 Sport, Culture, and Society |
3 |
|
SPMT 320 Psychology of Sport |
3 |
|
SPMT 405 Sport Operation and Planning |
3 |
|
SPMT 412 Sport Marketing |
3 |
|
SPMT 420 Economics and Finance in the Sport Industry |
3 |
|
SPMT 430 Sport Communication |
3 |
|
SPMT 440 Global Perspectives in Sport |
3 |
|
SPMT 455 Governance and Policy in Sport Organizations |
3 |
|
SPMT 475 Sport Management Professional Development Seminar |
3 |
|
SPMT 490 Internship |
12 |
|
Electives |
17 |
This concentration teaches students how to use activities as therapeutic tools toward a renewed quality of life for people with disabilities across the lifespan. Completion of the foundation, law, issues, and assessment courses, as well as an internship supervised by a certified therapeutic recreation specialist, prepares graduating seniors to sit for the national exam sponsored by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (nctrc.org). The program is accredited by the National Recreation and Park Association. Graduates find employment in local, state, and federal recreation settings; senior and adult health care; nonprofit organizations; and educational and clinical institutions.
General Education Requirements (38 credits)
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Written communication |
6 |
|
Oral communication |
3 |
|
Information technology |
3 |
|
Quantitative reasoning |
3 |
|
Literature |
3 |
|
Arts |
3 |
|
Western civilization |
3 |
|
Social and behavioral science |
3 |
|
Global understanding |
3 |
|
Natural science |
8 |
Professional Sequence (82 credits)
| Course Work | Credits |
|---|---|
|
HEAL 205 Principles of Accident Causation and Prevention |
4 |
|
HEAL 323 Program Leadership and Evaluation |
3 |
|
PHED 200 Professional Dimensions of Health, Recreation, and Physical Education |
3 |
|
PRLS 210 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure |
3 |
|
PRLS 241 Practicum |
3 |
|
PRLS 310 Program Planning and Design |
3 |
|
PRLS 316 Outdoor Education and Leadership |
3 |
|
PRLS 317 Social Psychology of Play and Recreation |
3 |
|
PRLS 327 Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation |
3 |
|
PRLS 405 Planning, Design, and Maintenance of Leisure Facilities |
3 |
|
PRLS 410 Administration of Recreation, Health, and Tourism Organizations I |
3 |
|
PRLS 411 Administration of RHT Organizations II |
3 |
|
PRLS 416 Issues and Trends in Therapeutic Recreation |
3 |
|
PRLS 418 Assessment in Therapeutic Recreation |
3 |
|
PRLS 450 Research Methods |
3 |
|
PRLS 460 Sport and Recreation Law |
3 |
|
PRLS 490 Internship |
12 |
|
PRLS 503 Disability Rights Law in Sport and Recreation |
3 |
|
PSYC 211 Developmental Psychology |
3 |
|
PSYC 325 Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
|
Electives |
12 |
This concentration prepares students to enter a diverse profession in the world’s third-largest industry. Built on the curricula cornerstones of resort management, environmental tourism, event management, and cultural and heritage tourism, courses equip students with knowledge, skills, and experience in managing the tourism experience for the benefit of the traveler, host, and supporting industry. Graduates are employed in commercial, private, and public agencies, and in a wide variety of jobs in many geographic or business settings. A minor is available with a work-experience option.
General Education Requirements (38 credits)
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Written communication |
6 |
|
Oral communication |
3 |
|
Information technology |
3 |
|
Quantitative reasoning |
3 |
|
Literature |
3 |
|
Arts |
3 |
|
Western civilization |
3 |
|
Social and behavioral science |
3 |
|
Global understanding |
3 |
|
Natural science |
8 |
Professional Sequence (83 credits)
| Course Work | Credits |
|---|---|
|
HEAL 323 Program Leadership and Evaluation |
3 |
|
PRLS 310 Program Planning and Design |
3 |
|
PRLS 410 Administration of HFRR Organizations |
3 |
|
PRLS 450 Research Methods |
3 |
|
PRLS 460 Sport and Recreation Law |
3 |
|
TOUR 200 Introduction to Travel and Tourism |
3 |
|
TOUR 220 Introduction to Event Management |
3 |
|
TOUR 241 Practicum |
3 |
|
TOUR 312 Ecotourism |
3 |
|
TOUR 330 Resort Management |
3 |
|
TOUR 340 Sustainable Tourism |
3 |
|
TOUR 352 Heritage and Cultural Tourism |
3 |
|
TOUR 362 Cultural and Environmental Interpretation |
3 |
|
TOUR 412 Tourism and Events Marketing |
3 |
|
TOUR 414 Tourism and Events Finance |
3 |
|
TOUR 420 Tourism Planning/Policy |
3 |
|
TOUR 440 Meetings and Conventions |
3 |
|
TOUR 470 Senior Seminar |
1 |
|
TOUR 490 Internship |
12 |
|
Choose two of the following: |
6 |
|
HEAL 350 Interventions for Populations and Communities at Risk |
3 |
|
PRLS 317 Social Psychology of Play and Recreation |
3 |
|
PRLS 402 Human Behavior in Natural Environments |
3 |
|
PRLS 405 Planning, Design, and Maintenance of Leisure Facilities |
3 |
|
PRLS 411 Administration of Recreation, Health, and Tourism Organizations II |
3 |
|
TOUR 190 Wedding Planning |
3 |
|
TOUR 210 Global Understanding through Travel and Tourism |
3 |
|
TOUR 221 Event Implementation and Evaluation |
3 |
|
TOUR 311 Women and Tourism |
3 |
|
TOUR 430 Tourism on Public Lands |
3 |
|
TOUR 480 Special Topics |
3 |
|
TOUR 499 Independent Study |
1–3 |
|
Electives |
13 |
BSED-PHED
The physical education degree program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Graduates of this degree earn full teacher licensure for grades PK–12 in health and physical education from the Virginia Department of Education. The degree requires a minimum of 120 credits, with the final semester dedicated to student teaching.
To enroll in student teaching, physical education majors must have a minimum 2.50 GPA in the last 60 credits of course work and submit copies of official passing scores for the VCLA and PRAXIS II exams. The application must be completed one full semester before taking PHED 415 Student Teaching in Physical Education. Application deadlines are listed below and forms are located at rht.gmu.edu/phed/student_teaching.
Student Teaching Internship Application Deadlines
Four-year students: Students entering as freshmen with an interest in majoring in physical education will initially be accepted with BPRE (pre-PHED) status. Students must successfully complete a minimum of 45 credits and attain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 to apply to the BSED in Physical Education Program. In addition, students must submit passing Praxis I scores and have earned passing grades in BIOL 124, BIOL 125, PHED 201, and PHED 202.
Degree-seeking transfer students: Transfer students can apply for BSED status by having (1) a minimum of 45 credits from their previous institution with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or by completing 12 credits at Mason with a minimum of a 2.50 GPA; (2) submitting passing scores for PRAXIS I or its approved substitutes; and (3) have passed BIOL 124 and 125, and PHED 201 and 202 (only a C grade or higher is accepted for BIOL 141 and 142 if transferred from a VCCS institution).
The university’s writing-intensive requirement is satisfied by the successful completion of PHED 365.
General Education Requirements (38 credits)
| Course Work | Credits |
|---|---|
|
Written communication |
6 |
|
Oral communication |
3 |
|
Information technology |
3 |
|
Quantitative reasoning |
3 |
|
Literature |
3 |
|
Arts |
3 |
|
Western civilization |
3 |
|
Social and behavioral science |
3 |
|
Global understanding |
3 |
|
Natural science |
8 |
(PHED majors are required to take BIOL 124 and 125 to meet state licensure requirements.)
Professional Sequence (82 credits)
| Course Work | Credits |
|---|---|
|
EDRD 300 Literacy and Curriculum Integration |
3 |
|
HEAL 110 Personal Health |
3 |
|
HEAL 205 Principles of Accident Causation and Prevention |
3 |
|
HEAL 220 Dimensions of Mental Health |
3 |
|
HEAL 310 Drugs and Health |
3 |
|
HEAL 325 Health Aspects of Human Sexuality |
3 |
|
HEAL 330 Nutrition |
3 |
|
HEAL 405 Teaching Methods in Health Education (K–12) |
3 |
|
PHED 108 Weight Training and Body Conditioning |
1 |
|
PHED 110 Beginning Swimming |
1 |
|
PHED 150 Intermediate Swimming |
1 |
|
or PHED 159 Advanced Swimming |
1 |
|
PHED 200 Prof Dimensions of Health, Recreation, and Physical Education |
3 |
|
PHED 201 Developmental Motor Patterns |
3 |
|
PHED 202 Teaching Skillful Movement |
3 |
|
PHED 273 Net and Target Games |
3 |
|
PHED 274 Dance and Educational Gymnastics |
3 |
|
PHED 275 Field and Invasion Games |
3 |
|
PHED 300 Kinesiology |
3 |
|
PHED 306 Psychomotor Learning |
3 |
|
PHED 308 Adapted Physical Education |
3 |
|
PHED 365 Measurement and Evaluation of Physical Fitness |
3 |
|
PHED 403 Elementary School Instruction in Physical Education |
3 |
|
PHED 404 Middle and High School Instruction in Physical Education |
3 |
|
PHED 415 Student Teaching |
12 |
|
PHED 450 Physiology of Exercise |
3 |
|
PRLS 316 Outdoor Education and Leadership |
3 |
|
PRLS 460 Sport and Recreation Law |
3 |
Note: Students are not permitted to enroll in the following courses: HEAL 405 and PHED 308, 403, 404, and 415, until they have met all BSEd application requirements.
(pending SCHEV approval)
BS-TEM
This 120-credit degree program prepares students to enter a diverse profession in the world’s third-largest industry. Built on the curricula cornerstones of resort management, environmental tourism, events management, and cultural and heritage tourism, courses equip students with knowledge, skills, and experience in managing the tourism experience for the benefit of the traveler, host, and supporting industry. Graduates are employed in commercial, private, and public agencies, and in a wide variety of jobs and many geographic or business settings. A minor is available. This program is also offered on the GMU-RAK Campus.
General Education Requirements (37 credits)
| Course Work | Credits |
|---|---|
|
Written communication |
6 |
|
Oral communication |
3 |
|
Information technology |
3 |
|
Quantitative reasoning |
3 |
|
Literature |
3 |
|
Arts |
3 |
|
Western civilization |
3 |
|
Social and behavioral science |
3 |
|
Global understanding |
3 |
|
Natural science |
7 |
Professional Sequence (83 credits)
| Course Work | Credits |
|---|---|
|
HEAL 323 Program Leadership and Evaluation |
3 |
|
PRLS 310 Program Planning and Design |
3 |
|
PRLS 410 Administration of Recreation, Health, and Tourism Organizations I |
3 |
|
PRLS 450 Research Methods |
3 |
|
PRLS 460 Sport and Recreation Law |
3 |
|
TOUR 200 Introduction to Travel and Tourism |
3 |
|
TOUR 220 Introduction to Events Management |
3 |
|
TOUR 241 Practicum |
3 |
|
TOUR 312 Ecotourism |
3 |
|
TOUR 330 Resort Management |
3 |
|
TOUR 340 Sustainable Tourism |
3 |
|
TOUR 352 Heritage and Cultural Tourism |
3 |
|
TOUR 362 Cultural and Environmental Interpretation |
3 |
|
TOUR 412 Tourism and Events Marketing |
3 |
|
TOUR 414 Tourism and Events Finance |
3 |
|
TOUR 420 Tourism Planning/Policy |
3 |
|
TOUR 440 Meetings and Conventions |
3 |
|
TOUR 470 Senior Seminar |
1 |
|
TOUR 490 Internship |
12 |
|
Choose two of the following: |
6 |
|
HEAL 350 Interventions for Populations and Communities at Risk |
3 |
|
PRLS 317 Social Psychology of Play and Recreation |
3 |
|
PRLS 402 Human Behavior in Natural Environments |
3 |
|
PRLS 405 Planning, Design, and Maintenance of Leisure Facilities |
3 |
|
PRLS 411 Administration of Recreation, Health, and Tourism Organizations II |
3 |
|
TOUR 190 Wedding Planning |
3 |
|
TOUR 210 Global Understanding through Travel and Tourism |
3 |
|
TOUR 221 Event Implementation and Evaluation |
3 |
|
TOUR 311 Women and Tourism |
3 |
|
TOUR 430 Tourism on Public Lands |
3 |
|
TOUR 480 Special Topics |
3 |
|
TOUR 499 Independent Study |
1–3 |
|
Electives |
13 |
Note: TOUR 210 and 311 may not be used for both Tourism and Events Management and general education requirements.
In addition to fulfilling graduate admission requirements, applicants must submit three letters of recommendation, transcripts of all college course work, and GRE or MAT scores. Applicants should also have completed undergraduate course work in human anatomy, physiology, nutrition, exercise physiology, and kinesiology. Applicants must provide a written goals statement from 500 to 1,000 words explaining how the program relates to their educational and career plans. Those who do not satisfy the above requirements may be offered provisional or nondegree status in accordance with the general regulations of the Graduate Council. Admission decisions are made whenever applicant files are complete. Following their admission, students may enroll in any term, although fall enrollment is recommended given the sequence of courses.
MS-EFHP
The master of science in exercise, fitness, and health promotion focuses on the role of physical activity in the promotion of health, fitness, and quality of life. Completion of this degree may lead to the pursuit of further academic study (doctoral programs) or preparation of professionals equipped to more adequately serve their communities. Students may select to pursue a thesis or nonthesis option for completion of this degree.
Core Course Work (18 credits)
|
EFHP 606 Foundations of Exercise, Fitness, and Health Promotion |
3 |
|
EFHP 610 Advanced Exercise Physiology |
3 |
|
EFHP 611 Fitness Assessment: Theory and Practice |
3 |
|
EFHP 614 Advanced Exercise Nutrition |
3 |
|
EFHP 618 Exercise and Sport Psychology |
3 |
|
EFHP 623 Research Design and Statistical Reasoning |
3 |
|
Thesis Option* |
|
|
Electives |
6 |
|
EFHP 799 Thesis |
1–6 |
|
or Nonthesis Option |
|
|
Electives |
12 |
|
Written comprehensive examination |
*Students must have an advisor to supervise thesis work and chair the three-member thesis committee. Committee members are appointed by the EFHP graduate coordinator. The advisor must be a member of the exercise, fitness, and health promotion graduate faculty; one committee member may be selected from faculty outside the program. Students may not register for thesis credit until a proposal has been approved by the student’s thesis committee and the EFHP graduate coordinator.
Our courses in physical activity and sports provide a broad range of opportunities that promote the health and wellness of students, faculty, and staff. Taught by experts with a wealth of experience and commitment to sharing their knowledge and skills, the courses include more traditional individual and dual sports, self-defense and martial arts, and recreation activities concerned with wilderness and outdoor pursuits. Open to students in any major, these courses are designed to foster educational growth, encourage leisure interests, and promote lifetime fitness for the entire Mason community.
|
PHED 103 Fencing |
1 |
|
PHED 105 Aerobics |
1 |
|
PHED 107 Social Dance |
1 |
|
PHED 108 Weight Training and Body Conditioning |
1 |
|
PHED 110 Beginning Swimming |
1 |
|
PHED 113 Latin Dance |
1 |
|
PHED 118 Advanced Life Guarding |
1 |
|
PHED 127 Social Dance II |
1 |
|
PHED 128 Fencing II |
1 |
|
PHED 129 Introduction to Yoga |
1 |
|
PHED 130 Intermediate Yoga |
1 |
|
PHED 134 Self-Defense for Men and Women |
1 |
|
PHED 135 Self-Defense for Men and Women II |
1 |
|
PHED 136 Tae Kwon Do |
1 |
|
PHED 137 Intermediate Tae Kwon Do |
1 |
|
PHED 138 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
1 |
|
PHED 139 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu II for Men and Women |
2 |
|
PHED 140 Golf |
1 |
|
PHED 144 Intermediate Golf |
2 |
|
PHED 145 Beginning Judo for Men and Women |
1 |
|
PHED 146 Introduction to Badminton |
1 |
|
PHED 147 Advanced Tae Kwon Do |
2 |
|
PHED 149 Tai Chi |
1 |
|
PHED 150 Intermediate Swimming |
1 |
|
PHED 151 Introduction to Tennis |
1 |
|
PHED 153 Intermediate Tennis |
1 |
|
PHED 155 Introduction to Springboard Diving |
2 |
|
PHED 156 Intermediate Springboard Diving |
2 |
|
PHED 157 Aikido for Men and Women |
1 |
|
PHED 158 Underwater Hockey |
1 |
|
PHED 159 Advanced Swimming |
1 |
|
PHED 160 Intermediate Tai Chi |
1 |
|
PHED 162 Introduction to Bowling |
1 |
|
PHED 163 Karate |
1 |
|
PHED 164 Intermediate Karate |
1 |
|
PHED 165 Introduction to Racquetball |
1 |
|
PHED 166 Intermediate Racquetball |
1 |
|
PHED 250 Water Safety Instruction |
2 |
|
PHED 255 Scuba Diving |
2 |
|
PRLS 110 Exploring Outdoor Adventure |
2 |
|
PRLS 115 Introduction to Fly Fishing |
1 |
|
PRLS 116 Introduction to Indoor Rock Climbing |
1 |
|
PRLS 117 Rock Climbing |
2 |
|
PRLS 118 Intermediate Rock Climbing |
2 |
|
PRLS 119 Trap and Skeet Shooting |
2 |
|
PRLS 120 Introduction to Backpacking |
2 |
|
PRLS 121 Intermediate Trap and Skeet Shooting |
2 |
|
PRLS 122 Introduction to Horsemanship |
1 |
|
PRLS 170 Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking |
2 |
|
PRLS 173 Introduction to Coastal Kayaking |
2 |
|
PRLS 174 Open Water Coastal Kayaking |
2 |
|
PRLS 175 Introduction to Rowing |
1 |
|
PRLS 180 Whitewater Canoeing |
2 |
|
PRLS 181 Whitewater Canoeing II |
2 |
|
PRLS 190 Downhill and Cross-Country Skiing |
1 |
|
PRLS 191 Snowboarding |
2 |
|
PRLS 195 Introduction to Hot Air Ballooning |
2 |
|
PRLS 200 Wilderness First Responders |
2 |
|
PRLS 250 Wilderness Travel and Sustainability |
2 |
|
PRLS 253 Florida Everglades Canoe Expedition |
3 |