# RECREATION ADMINISTRATION (Associate in Arts)

Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Recreation Administration

Source: https://cuesta.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/30065/30066/30067/30068/30244

The focus of Cuesta's Recreation Administration program is to provide a sound base for the student planning to continue their education at a four year college or university. Although completion of an associate degree provides the skills necessary to perform at an entry level position in public, commercial, private, or nonprofit settings, the AA in Recreation Administration is intended to prepare students academically for study in higher education in the Recreation Administration and/or related fields.  The successful student will attain theoretical as well as practical knowledge of program planning, tourism, therapeutic recreation, administration, leadership, recreational sports, tournament, and event planning.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Demonstrate an understanding of special events and sport programming through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
2.  Identify how to develop, operate, and maintain recreation activities for diverse and special population.
3.  Demonstrate the ability to provide leadership in a wide variety of Recreation Administration settings and agencies.
4.  Acquire knowledge of career opportunities and current issues and events as it relates to human wellness and recreation delivery services in Recreation Administration.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses (18 credits)** | | 18 |
| REC 201 | INTRODUCTION TO RECREATION AND LEISURE SERVICES | 3 |
| REC 203 | INTRAMURAL AND RECREATIONAL SPORT PROGRAMMING | 3 |
| REC 204 | RECREATION PROGRAM PLANNING | 3 |
| REC 205 | LEADERSHIP AND DIVERSE GROUPS | 3 |
| HSCI 202 | HEALTH SCIENCE | 3 |
| or HSCI 208 | MULTICULTURAL HEALTH SCIENCE | 3 |
| HSCI 204 | STANDARD FIRST AID AND CPR (CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION) | 3 |
| **Total** | | **18** |