Recreation, Sport & Tourism Minor

for the Undergraduate Minor in Recreation, Sport & Tourism

This minor is directed towards students who have an interest in working in the sports, recreation and/or tourism industries, or students who feel knowledge in these areas will help them succeed in their careers.

The course requirements for the minor are 19-21 hours. This includes three foundational courses (9 hours) that all students are required to take followed by 10-12 credit hours from a list of approved electives. The foundational courses will enable students to acquire knowledge about the broad range of the field and introduce them to the different areas of the industry. At least 6 hours will be advanced (300 or 400 level course), meeting the requirement for all minors. The elective courses will allow students to gain expertise in a particular area of the field, or develop a deeper knowledge base of the field and industry.

for the Undergraduate Minor in Recreation, Sport & Tourism

Minimum required course work: Students must complete 9 hours of foundational courses and 10-12 hours from approved electives, including at least six hours of advanced (300-level or 400-level courses) and six hours of coursework must be distinct from credit earned for the student’s major or another minor.
Minimum hours required for completion: 19 hours.

Foundational Courses9
RST 100Recreation, Sport, and Tourism in Modern Society3
RST 210Management in Recreation, Sport and Tourism3
One of the following:3
RST 120
Parks, Recreation, and Environments
RST 130
Foundations of Sport Mgt
RST 150
Foundations of Tourism
RST Electives4 to 6
RST 120
Parks, Recreation, and Environments (if not taken to satisfy the Foundational Coursework requirement)
RST 130
Foundations of Sport Mgt (if not taken to satisfy the Foundational Coursework requirement)
RST 150
Foundations of Tourism (if not taken to satisfy the Foundational Coursework requirement)
RST 180
Professional Applications
RST 185
Professional Field Experiences
RST 200
Leadership in Recreation, Sport and Tourism
RST 204
Issues in Sport & Higher Education
RST 205
Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics: The Big Ten Conference
RST 216
Technology in Recreation, Sport and Tourism
RST 226
Esports Foundations
RST 230
Diversity in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism
RST 238
Professional Sports: Front Office Management
RST 240
Financial Resource Management in Recreation, Sport and Tourism
RST 242
Nature and American Culture
RST 255
Ethical Issues in Recreation, Sport and Tourism
RST 260
Disability in Recreation, Sport and Tourism
RST 290
Experiencing Agritourism
Six (6) hours from the following:6
RST 301
Sport Brand Management
RST 316
Human Development and Recreation, Sport and Tourism
RST 317
Designing Parks and Recreation Experiences
RST 325
Marketing in Recreation, Sport and Tourism
RST 335
Leisure and Consumer Culture
RST 340
Facility Management in Recreation, Sport and Tourism
RST 350
Tourism and Culture
RST 354
Legal Aspects of Sport
RST 360
Communication in Recreation, Sport & Tourism
RST 370
Research Methods & Analysis
RST 407
Sport Analytics: Data-Driven Decision Making
RST 440
HR Management in RST
Total Hours:19

for the Undergraduate Minor in Recreation, Sport & Tourism

  1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the history and theoretical underpinnings of recreation, sport and tourism in modern society.
  2. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the essential management functions necessary to deliver and manage services in recreation, sport and tourism organizations.
  3. Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge of basic management principles to professional practice.

for the Undergraduate Minor in Recreation, Sport & Tourism

Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism

Recreation, Sport, & Tourism Faculty
Minor contact: Toni Liechty: tliechty@illinois.edu

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