Recreation and Athletics Practicum

6 credits · Undergraduate

Students will be involved in assigned field experience of minimally 120 hours over the course of two terms. In addition, monthly group seminars and class discussions will be held to discuss trends and opportunities related to the field experience. This class provides for practical field experience in the delivery, management, planning and leadership of sport and recreation programs. The practicum experience will be under the direction of college staff and competent community authorities. FIELD EXPERIENCE: Students will be assigned to practicum opportunities with USask Rec, Huskie Athletics, amateur sport associations or special games committees. Work done will be evaluated by the college staff and the professionals in the field. Work will focus on program planning, program evaluation, marketing, and other areas relevant to recreation and athletics.