Recreation
Associate of Arts Recreation · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Kinesiology, Athletics, and Public Safety Division www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/kinesiology-athletics-and-public-safety/
The recreation program is designed for students desiring to transfer or to obtain entry-level positions in recreation and leisure services. After acquiring the historical, philosophical, and theoretical foundations of recreation, students will apply administrative, leadership, planning, supervision, and counseling skills in diverse commercial, municipal, and camp recreation settings. Competencies will be assessed by evaluating the student's ability to solve problems in recreation and leisure program design and to develop organizational skills in a variety of situations.
Required Core: 14 units
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| FAID 1 | First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Emergency Care | 3 |
| PE 217 | Sports Officiating | 2 |
| RECR 207 | Introduction to Recreation | 3 |
| RECR 217 | Recreational Leadership | 3 |
| RECR 307 | Camp Counseling: Leadership and Programming | 3 |
7-9 units from:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANAT 30 | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| CDEV 103 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| PE 247 | Swimming, Lifeguard Training | 2 |
| PE 248 | Swimming, Water Safety Instructor | 2 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| orPSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | 3 |
Total Major Units: 21-23
Preparation for the Recreation Transfer Major
For information on specific university major requirements, please obtain a transfer curriculum guide sheet in the Counseling Services Center, consult with your counselor, or visit the Transfer Center. You may use the transfer major requirements to help you fulfill your associate degree requirements.
GE Patterns
Complete one of the following:
ECC GE: 24 units
Required for local degrees (AA and AS).
Cal-GETC: 34 units
Required for transfer degrees (AA-T and AS-T).
Electives
As needed to reach a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units.
Minimum Degree Total: 60 units